Ford T-Connect/Transit Connect Installation Guide
- June 6, 2024
- Ford
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Ford T-Connect/Transit Connect Installation Guide
READ THIS FIRST:
Read and follow all vehicle warnings and installation instructions before
beginning installation. Wear safety glasses and use all safety precautions
during installation.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
6mm hex wrench, Philips Head Screwdriver, Test-probe, Wire Cutters
NOTE Due to the variance in vehicle options, there could be alternate
installation methods required.
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Open rear door. Beginning on the driver’s side, using a 6mm hex wrench. Remove two bolts and carefully pry the taillight housings rearward away from the vehicle, being careful not to break the alignment tabs. Repeat on the passenger side.
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On the driver and passenger sides of the vehicle, locate the vehicle’s taillight wiring harness (A). 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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Beginning on the driver’s side, plug the T-Connector harness containing the yellow wire in between the vehicle’s mating connectors (B).
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Repeat step 3 for the passenger’s side using the T-Connector containing the green wire.
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Beginning on the driver’s side. Locate black plug above door hinge and temporarily remove to expose hole (C). Remove the same plug on the passenger side.
Beginning on the driver’s side. Route the wires containing the green and red wire out the hole and route down through the opening behind the bumper and across to the passenger side (D ). Route back up through the opening behind the bumper and in through the hole into the passenger side pocket.
WARNING 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. -
Plug the green wire and red wire to the corresponding wire on the harness from step 4 (E).
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Route the 4-Flat through the driver’s side trim panel into side storage compartment and store there when not in use.
NOTE If jack storage is not accessible, then from underneath the vehicle, route the harness with the 4-plugs up through the opening behind the driver’s side bumper into the hole and into the driver’s side pocket (F). Plug the 4 wires to the corresponding wire on the harness from step 7 (G).
NOTE Mount the 4-Flat end in an accessible location with a bracket or electrical box (not included). -
Locate existing ground stud. Loosen bolt, place screw eyelet on stud and re-tighten bolt. Make sure all other ground connections are secure when removing and reattaching the ground stud.
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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). (I)
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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. (J)
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Connect the other end of the black 12 gab wire to the black power wire located on the T-Connector’s black box, using the yellow butt connector (provided).
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Reconnect the vehicle’s Negative (-) battery cable and install the 15 amp fuse into the fuse holder from step 9.
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. For initial test, reset vehicle electrical system by temporarily removing the key from the ignition. -
Behind the taillight assembly on the Driver’s side, clean a flat area using a mixture of rubbing alcohol and water.
NOTE Make sure that the tail light assembly can be reinstalled before mounting black box. Mount the black box in this area using the double-sided tape provided. -
In the area shown on both sides of the vehicle, clean the area using the mixture of rubbing alcohol and water. Using the silver tape provided, attach the the green and red wire to the area cleaned and secure it so that it won’t get damaged. (H)
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Take the black plugs removed in step 5, notch each of them to allow the wires to pass through, then reinstall the plug and seal plug accordingly.
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Secure all loose wires with cable tie provided. Reinstall the taillight removed in step 1.
WARNING Overloading circuit can cause fires. DO NOT exceed lower of towing manufacturer rating or:
• Max. stop/turn light: 2 per side (4.2 amps)
• Max. tail lights: (7.5 amps) Read vehicle’s owners manual & instruction sheet for additional information.
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