TEKONSHA Honda HR-V T-One Connector Instruction Manual

: June 9, 2024
: TEKONSHA

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Honda HR-V T-One Connector
TOOLS REQUIRED
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Honda HR-V T-One Connector
Instruction Manual

Honda HR-V T-One Connector

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.

TOOLS REQUIRED

Trim Panel Remover, 10mm Socket or Wrench, 8mm Socket or Wrench, Drill (3/32” Drill Bit), Wire Crimpers, Wire Cutters, Philips Head Screwdriver, Test-probe

Open hatch, locate and remove trim panels covering the tail light mounting screws. Using a 10mm socket or Phillps screw driver remove the mounting screws on both driver’s and passenger’s tail lights, being careful not to break mounting tabs. ab
Starting on the driver’s side, locate the taillight wiring connectors from the driver’s & passenger’s side. Disconnect the vehicle wiring harness from both taillight sockets. Being careful not to break the locking tabs, set taillights aside. c
Beginning on the driver’s side and underneath the vehicle, route the harness containing the yellow wire up through the opening between the vehicle bumper and body to the driver’s side taillight pocket.
NOTE For ease of installation use a fish wire between taillight pocket and rear fascia to pull harness from underneath vehicle out through the taillight pocket. c
Locate the connectors matching the end of the T-One® Connector. Insert the T-One® Connector end containing the yellow wire in between the vehicle and tail light connector. All connectors surfaces should be clean and free of dirt.
Underneath the vehicle, determine a suitable mounting point behind the rear bumper fascia on the driver’s side. Mount the T-One® Connector black box using the double-sided tape provided.
NOTE Clean flat mount surface area using a 50-50 mixture of rubbing alcohol and water to mount lighting module black box.
CAUTION Make sure lighting module is mounted so that the epoxy side of the module is pointed towards the ground to prevent any water buildup.
Locate a suitable grounding point near the black box 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.
Route harness containing the green wire underneath the vehicle up through the opening between the vehicle bumper and body to the passenger’s side taillight pocket. **WARNING If routing the wire thru a grommet and along the exterior of the vehicle, be careful to avoid any hot pipes, heat shields, the fuel tank or any other points that may pinch or break the wire.
NOTE** For ease of installation use a fish wire between taillight pocket and rear fascia to pull harness from underneath vehicle out through the taillight pocket.
Locate the connector matching the end of the T-One® Connector. Insert the T-One® Connector end containing the green wire in between the vehicle and tail light connector. All connectors surfaces should be clean and free of dirt. c
Disconnect the vehicle’s Negative (-) battery 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). D
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.
WARNING If routing the wire thru a grommet and along the exterior of the vehicle, be careful to avoid any hot pipes, heat shields, the fuel tank or any other points that may pinch or break the wire.
Connect the other end of the black 12 ga. wire to the black power wire located on the T-One ® Connector’s black box, using the yellow butt connector (provided).
Reconnect the vehicle’s Negative (-) battery cable and install the 15 amp fuse into the fuse holder from step 9.
**WARNING** Read and follow all warnings and cautions printed on the tow vehicle’s battery. All connections must be complete for the T-One ® Connector to function properly. Test and verify installation with a test light or trailer once installed. For initial test, reset vehicle electrical system by temporarily removing the key from the ignition.
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.
NOTE
Secure all loose wires and mount the Trailer Tow Harness in an accessible location with a bracket or electrical box.
WARNING Overloading circuits can cause fires. DO NOT exceed stated product ratings. Read vehicle’s owner’s manual & instruction sheet for additional information.