Reese 118395 Installation guide

Reese
Brand
Reese
Model
118395
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Installation guide
6. Ford Freestyle
A. 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.
Ford Five Hundred
A. Reinstall felt trunk liner, threshold, and
other items removed during installation,
Being careful not to pinch or cut the wires.
WARNING
Overloading circuit can cause fires. DO NOT
exceed lower of towing manufacturer rating or:
• Max. stop/turn light: (7.5 amps)
• Max. tail lights: (7.5 amps)
Read vehicle’s owners manual and instruction
sheet for additional information.
ENGLISH
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Trim Panel Puller
1. Ford Freestyle
A. Open rear hatch. Temporarily remove the
rear threshold plate.
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B. Partially remove the rear interior trim panels
on both the driver and passenger side of
the vehicle.
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Several trim panel fasteners
will need to be removed to remove the
panels.
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Set aside all items removed
being careful not to damage parts.
Ford Five Hundred
A. Open trunk. Temporarily remove the rear
threshold plate.
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B. Partially remove the felt trunk liner behind
the taillights.
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2. On the driver and passenger sides of the
vehicle, locate the vehicle's taillight wiring
harness.
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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.
3. On the driver side, insert the T-Connector end
with the yellow wire between the vehicle wiring
connectors and lock into place. Be careful not
to damage the locking tabs and be sure that
connectors are fully inserted with locking tabs
in place.
18395-037 Rev. A 09/04/04
Installation Instructions
Directives de Montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
T-Connector
Connecteur en T
Conector en T
READ THIS FIRST:
Read and follow all instructions carefully
before beginning installation.
LISEZ CECI EN PREMIER:
Lire et suivre toutes les instructions
attenrivement avant le montage.
LEA ESTO PRIMERO:
Lea y siga todas las instrucciones cuidadosa-
mente antes de iniciar la instalación.
4. Route the T-Connector end with the green
wire to the passenger’s side behind the panels
and along the threshold.
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Repeat Step 4
using T-Connector containing the green wire.
5. Locate a suitable grounding point near
the connector.
Ford Freestyle
A. Drill a 3/32" hole and secure the white wire
using the eyelet and screw provided.
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.
Ford Five Hundred
A. On driver side, locate existing ground stud.
Loosen bolt, place screw eyelet on stud and
re-tighten bolt.
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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.
NOTE:
Ford Freestyle
Route the 4-flat from below the driver's side
trim panel into rear storage compartment.
Store there when not in use.
Ford Five Hundred
Route the 4-flat from below the threshold
plate into trunk. Store there when not in use.
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