Volkswagen 118675-037 Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions

Directives de Montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
T-Connector
Connecteur en T
Conector en T
Volkswagon Tiguan
WARNING
ALWAYS read and follow all warnings and
instructions included with purchase before
beginning installation. Keep for future reference.
DO NOT exceed lower of towing manufacturing
rating (including in your vehicle owner's manual)
or specific amperage ratings stated on product.
ALWAYS read, understand and follow all
warnings and instructions printed on tow
vehicle's battery.
ALWAYS wear safety glasses and use all safety
precautions during installation.
118675-037 Rev. B
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TOOLS REQUIRED:
Torx #20 driver, 10mm Socket or Wrench,
#2 Philips Screwdriver, Trim Panel Remover,
Wire Crimpers, Wire Cutters, Test probe
1. Open the tailgate to remove the vehicle's taillight
assemblies. On Drivers side, using a trim panel
puller, carefully pry the black taillight trim cover
away to expose the two Torx-20 taillight fasteners,
being careful not to damage any clips
Torx-T20 remove the 2 bolts holding taillight in
place. Do not remove taillight at this time
2. Temporarily remove all floor coverings & storage
trays, exposing the spare tire compartment. Using
a trim panel tool, carefully pry the threshold plate
away from the vehicle, being careful not to damage
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any clips .
3. Being careful not to damage clips, partially
remove the lower interior trim panels on each
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side of the vehicle .
4. Locate the white plastic Philips head screw behind
trim panel holding taillight in place. Using a Philips
head screw driver, turn 90° counter clockwise to
remove taillight. Repeat steps 1, 2 & 3 to remove
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passenger's side taillight .
5. On the driver and passenger sides of the
vehicle, locate the vehicle's taillight wiring
harness. The taillight wiring harness will have a
connection point, on both sides, matching the ends
of the T-Connector. Separate this connector, being
careful not to break the locking tabs. All connector
surfaces should be clean and free of dirt
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6. On the passenger's side, from inside the vehicle,
route the T-Connector end with the green wire
out of the square hole to the taillight pocket area.
Plug the T-Connector end with the green wire
in-between the mating plugs on the passenger's
side taillight socket and vehicle wiring harness
7. Route wires behind rear trim panel. Route the
connector containing the yellow wire down
the threshold to the drivers side of the vehicle.
Continue routing behind drivers trim panel.
Repeat step 5 for the driver's side using the
T-Connector containing the yellow wire.
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8. Disconnect the vehicle's Negative (-) battery
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cable. 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)
WARNING
Read and follow all warnings and cautions printed
on the tow vehicle's battery.
9. From inside the vehicle, connect the black
12 ga. wire and the black wire from the
T-Connector black box with the supplied
yellow butt connector. Either route the black
wire thru a grommet and along the exterior frame
or follow the existing wiring along the thresholds
into the engine compartment up to the battery
avoiding areas that may pinch or break the wire.
WARNING
If routing the wire thru a grommet and along the
exterior of the vehicle, be careful to avoid any
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hot pipes, heat shields, the fuel tank or any other
points that may pinch or break the wire
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10. Reconnect the vehicle's Negative (-) battery cable
and install the 15 amp fuse into the fuse holder
from step 8.
WARNING
Test and verify installation with a test light or trailer
once installed.
11. On passenger's side, locate a flat surface in an out
of the way place and mount the T-Connector's black
convertor box with the double sided tape provided.
12. Reinstall the taillight housing assemblies.
Positioning the vehicle wiring harness between
the housing and the vehicle body. Install driver's
side taillight, Locate white Philips head screw
turn 90° secure taillight housing. Repeat for
passenger side taillight.
13. Reinstall the plastic trim panels, threshold, storage
covers, floor covering and other items removed
during installation, being careful not to pinch or
cut the wires.
NOTE
Route the 4-Flat through the passenger's side
trim panel into side storage compartment and
store there when not in use.
WARNING
Overloading circuits can cause fires. DO NOT exceed
stated product ratings. Read vehicle's owner's manual
& instruction sheet for additional information.