CURT 51436 Brake Control Adapter Harness Instruction Manual
- June 8, 2024
- Curt
Table of Contents
CURT 51436 Brake Control Adapter Harness
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
51436 & 51437 APPLICATIONS
- Make Model
- Ford F-150
- Ford Flex
- Lincoln MKT (w/ factory tow package)
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BRAKE CONTROL HARNESS
NOTICE
All steps must be followed to ensure the CURT brake control harness will
function properly. Once installed, test for proper function by following the
brake control unit instruction manual.
LOCATION GUIDE
Representative vehicle shown below BH7 – Behind storage pocket in center of
dash
INSTALLATION / SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1
Open the driver-side door and locate the vehicle brake control harness
connector under the dash, above the brake pedal. It will be taped to another
harness and the connector will be similar to that onthe CURT brake control
harness (A). On some vehicles the harness may be located in a different
location. If it is not located under the dash, skip to step 5.
Step 2
Remove tape and protective cover from connector. Take care not to damage the
locking tabs. Insert the connector on the CURT brake control harness into the
vehicle connector. Make sure the connector is fully inserted with locking tabs
in place.
Step 3
Route the brake control harness along the back of the dash and out the bottom
to the brake control unit. Insert the brake control harness’s black connector
into the brake control’s quick plug connector. Secure the brake control
harness with the provided cable ties, avoiding any pinch points.
Step 4
Complete the installation using the brake control instructions. Mount the unit
as directed and perform test procedures as instructed in the brake control
user manual.
For vehicles with shifter lever in center console
Step 5
Depress the brake and shift the vehicle into first gear. On each side of
the console, remove the black plastic floor trim panel (B).
Step 6
Remove the center console finish plate using a pry tool and gently prying top
out on both sides (C). Remove the trim panel surrounding the shifter lever
(D). Open the floor console storage compartment cover and removing three Torx-
head screws holding the cover in place (E). Remove the cover.
Step 7
Remove the two bolts securing the floor console trim in place (F). Pull up on
center console trim to remove. Take care not to damage the alignment tabs (G).
Step 8
To left of the radio, locate the skinny panel with the vent and 4×4 selector
in it. Gently pull out on the top of the panel and work your way down (H). For
vehicles with flow-through console: Skip to step 10. For vehicles with center
console
Step 9
On the bottom of the skinny panel there is a pivot point. Pull the panel
out and pivot on this point to allow enough room to complete step 10 (I).
Step 10
Remove the two 7mm bolts securing the pocket in place (J). Remove the pocket
to locate the vehicle brake control harness connector inserted in the back of
the pocket. Separate the grey connector from the back of pocket. Take care not
to damage the locking tabs.
Step 11
Complete steps 2, 3 and 4.
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