Hopkins 43914 Installation Instructions

43914 -
Vehicle Wiring Installation Instructions
Kia Sorento LX & EX 4 cyl. 2011 - 2012
1. Open the rear hatch. Remove both taillights by removing two Phillips head screws holding each in
place.
2. On the Driver's side, disconnect the vehicle wiring harness from the taillight socket. Plug the
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Hopkins T-Connector end with the yellow wire in-between the mating plugs on the driver's side
taillight socket and vehicle wiring harness.
3. On the driver's side, route the T-Connector end with green wire down thru the opening below the
taillight assembly and behind the bumper to the passenger side. Route T-Connector end with the
green wire up through the opening below the taillight assembly and attach in-between the mating
plugs on the passenger side taillight assembly.
4. Route the 4-way flat harness below the taillight assembly to either side of the receiver hitch and
secure it with ny-ties. (provided)
5. On the driver's side, locate and secure the Hopkins® T-Connector black converter box with ny-ties
(provided) to prevent damage or rattling and being careful to avoid areas that would cut or pinch the
wires.
6. Locate a suitable grounding point near the black converter box to attach to vehicle's frame. Clean
dirt, paint and rust proofing from area. Drill a 3/32" hole and secure white wire with ring terminal
using self tapping screw (provided). Verify what is behind any surface prior to drilling to avoid
damage to the vehicle. Do not drill into any exposed surfaces.
7. Attach the red power feed wire (provided) by crimping the yellow butt splice on the black converter
box assembly. Route the red power feed wire to the vehicle battery, and secure to vehicle with ny-
ties (provided) as needed. Route the wire being careful to avoid any hot pipes, heat shields, the fuel
tank or any other points that may pinch or break the wire.
8. Install the fuse assembly with the yellow butt splice (provided) onto the red 12 ga. power feed wire
crimping the yellow butt splice to hold it in place.
9. Attach the fuse assembly (provided) with yellow ring terminal to the positive 12VDC battery cable
clamp bolt.
10. Reinstall the taillights and any other items removed during installation. Be careful to avoid any areas
that could cut or pinch the wire.
11. Attach the 4-way flat dust cover (provided) to the 4-way flat connector.
12. Apply a small amount of grease (provided) to the 4-way flat terminals to prevent corrosion.
13. Plug completed wire harness into the trailer 4-way flat connector.
14. Test all functions with the engine running to ensure proper operation.
TIPS:
Grease applied to the wiring terminals on a regular basis will help prevent corrosion.
Always unplug boat trailer connector before backing trailer into the water.
311-0288-220 Rev. A 5/11
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