READ THIS FIRST:
Read and follow all vehicle warnings and
installation instructions before beginning installation.
Wear safety glasses and use all safety precautions
during installation.
LISEZ CECI EN PREMIER:
Lire et observer toutes les consignes de sécurité et les
instructions avant de commencer l’installation. Durant
l’installation, veiller à toujours porter des lunettes
de protection et respecter les mesures de sécurité.
LEA ESTO PRIMERO:
Lea y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones
de instalación del vehículo antes de empezar la
instalación. Use gafas de seguridad y todas las
precauciones de seguridad durante la instalación.
118501-037 Rev. A 03/25/2010
Installation Instructions
Directives de Montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
T-Connector
Connecteur en T
Conector en T
Hyundai Tucson
ENGLISH
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Trim Panel Remover, 10mm Socket & Ratchet or
10mm Wrench, Drill (3/32” Drill Bit), Fish Tape,
Test-probe
1. Open the tailgate to remove the vehicle’s taillight
assemblies
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. Carefully pull the taillight away
from the vehicle to expose the vehicle wiring
harness connectors in the pocket behind the
taillight.
2. There will be connection points matching the
ends of the T-Connector adapter behind each
of the vehicle taillight housings. Disconnect the
vehicle wiring harness from both taillight sockets
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. All connector surfaces should be clean and
free of dirt.
3. Inside the vehicle’s rear cargo area, temporarily
remove all floor coverings, cargo trays and
plastic threshold cover
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WARNING
Do not remove vehicle side trim panels, This
could result in breaking clips that hold panel to
vehicle.
4. Locate grommet under the vehicle on the
drivers side
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. Remove grommet and fish both
t-connector ends and power wire through the
grommet hole from inside the vehicle behind the
driver’s side trim panel and seat grommet
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5. Starting on the drivers side rout t-connector
end with yellow/brown wires up from under
the vehicle into the drivers side taillight
pocket. Beginning on the driver’s side, plug the
T-Connector harness containing the yellow wire
in between the vehicle’s mating connectors.
Ensure that the connectors are fully inserted with
locking tabs in place.
6. Route the t-connector end with the green/red
wires up over the bumper bracket and across the
bumper and into the passanger side tail pocket.
Cable tie harness to bumper avoiding any hot
pipes, heat sheilds, or areas that may damage
the wire. Repeat step 5 for the passenger’s side
using the T-Connector containing the green wire.
7. If not removed, remove the fuse from the
Yellow fuse holder (provided). After cutting
the fuse holder wire, attach the ring terminal
and secure to the vehicle’s Positive (+) battery
cable. Connect the other end of the fuse holder
to the Black 12 ga. wire, using the Yellow butt
connector (provided). Beginning from the
front of the vehicle, route the black 12 ga. wire
rearward along the frame rail avoiding any hot
pipes, heat shields, the fuel tank or any other
points that may pinch or break the wire. Locate
the red 12 gage power wire under the vehicle
exiting the grommet. Using butt connector
provided connect black wire to the 12 volt red
wire. Apply heat directly to the splice, working
from the center out to the edges, using a hot air
gun or other source, until the tubing recovers
and the adhesive flows.
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8. Locate a suitable grounding point near the
connector such as an existing ground stud or
drill a 3/32” hole and secure the white wire using
the eyelet and screw provided. (Do not drill into
vehicle floor or bed.) Clean dirt and rustproofing
from area.
CAUTION
Verify what is behind any surface prior to drilling
to avoid damage to the vehicle and/or personal
injury. Do not drill into any exposed surfaces.
9. WARNING
All connections must be complete for the
T-Connector to function properly. Test and
verify installation with a test light or trailer once
installed.
10. On the Driver’s side, mount the T-Connector
Black Box using the double-sided tape provided.
Secure the remainder of the T-connector harness
with the cable ties provided, to prevent damage
or rattling and being careful to avoid any areas
that would cut or pinch the wire.
11. Reinstall the plastic trim panels, threshold,
storage covers, floor covering and other items
that may have been removed during installation,
being careful not to pinch or cut the wires. Store
4-Flat connector in spare tire compartment when
not in use.
WARNING
Overloading circuit can cause fires. DO NOT
exceed lower of vehicle manufacturer rating or:
• Max. stop/turn light: 1 per side (2.1 amps)
• Max. tail lights: (5.6 amps)
Read vehicle’s owners manual &
instruction sheet for additional information.
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