HORIZON GLOBAL 118891 Widespread Small Grabens Consistent Installation Guide
- September 14, 2024
- HORIZON GLOBAL
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HORIZON GLOBAL 118891 Widespread Small Grabens Consistent
Installation Instructions
PART NUMBER: 118891
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WARNING
To prevent SERIOUS INJURY, DEATH, or PROPERTY DAMAGE:
- 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.
WARNING
- Read and follow all warnings and cautions printed on the tow vehicle’s battery. All connections must be complete for 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.
WARNING
- DO NOT touch negative battery terminal to positive battery terminal. Serious Injury and damage to Vehicle’s electrical system can occur.
- If vehicle is equipped with the Start/Stop option, DO NOT connect the module power wire to the support battery. Only connect module to the main vehicle battery. Failure to connect to the vehicle main battery may result in damage.
WARNING
- Overloading circuits can cause fires.
- DO NOT exceed stated product ratings.
WARNING
- Ensure all existing grounds connections are still attached. Torque Existing ground screw to manufacture Torque Specifications.
LIMITED 1-YEAR WARRANTY
- Limited Warranty. Horizon Global (“We” or “Us”) warrants to the original consumer purchaser only (“You”) that the product will be free from material defects in both material and workmanship for a specific period, ordinary wear and tear excepted; provided that installation and use of the product is in accordance with product instructions. THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. If the product does not comply with this period specific limited warranty, Your sole and exclusive remedy is that We will replace the product without charge to You and within a reasonable time or, at our option, refund the purchase price. This warranty is not transferable.
- Limitations on the Warranty. This limited warranty does not cover: (a) normal wear and tear; (b) damage through abuse, neglect, misuse, or as a result of any accident or in any other manner; (c) damage from misapplication, overloading, or improper installation, including welds; (d) improper maintenance and repair; and (e) product alteration in any manner by anyone other than Us, with the sole exception of alterations made pursuant to product instructions and in a workmanlike manner.
- Obligations of Purchaser. To make a warranty claim, contact Us, at our principal address of 127 Public Square Suite 5300, Cleveland, OH 44114, 1-800-632-3290, identify the product by model number, and follow the claim instructions that will be provided. Any returned product that is replaced or refunded by Us becomes our property. You will be responsible for return shipping costs. Please retain your purchase receipt to verify date of purchase and that You are the original consumer purchaser. The product and the purchase receipt must be provided to Us in order to process Your warranty claim.
- Remedy Limits. Repair or replacement is Your sole remedy under this limited warranty, or any other warranty related to the product. We shall not be liable for service or labor charges incurred in removing or replacing a product or any incidental or consequential damages of any kind.
- Assumption of Risk. You acknowledge and agree that any use of the product for any purpose other than the specified use(s) stated in the product instructions is at Your own risk.
- Governing Law. This limited warranty gives You specific legal rights, and You also may have other rights which vary from state to state. This limited warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to rules pertaining to conflicts of law. The state courts located in Cuyahoga County; Ohio shall have exclusive jurisdiction for any disputes relating to this warranty.
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Application:
Make Model
Dodge Hornet
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CAUTION
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Locate Vehicle’s Battery. Disconnect and isolate the Vehicle’s Negative battery Cable
WARNING -
DO NOT touch negative battery terminal to positive battery terminal. Serious injury and damage to vehicle’s electrical system can occur.
WARNING -
Overloading circuits can cause fires.
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DO NOT exceed stated product ratings.
Installation Difficulty: Intermediate
- Installation times are listed on Horizon Global websites or found in the downloadable application guides.
- Installation difficulty levels are based on time and effort involved. They may vary depending on installer level of expertise and condition of the vehicle. Along with proper tools and equipment.
Tools Required:
Hardware Kit:
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Open the rear hatch. Using a trim panel tool, Phillips screwdriver, and T40 torx, remove the plastic threshold cover and the driver side panel exposing the
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Using a T30 torx remove both driver and passenger side taillights. Disconnect the taillights from the vehicle wiring.
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Locate the grommet behind the driver’s side panel. Carefully slit the grommet so that the wires and the T-One® connectors ends go thru it to the other side of vehicle’s body. Route the T-One® connector ends containing the yellow, brown, and green wires through the grommet.
Note: Picture shown with fascia removed for clarity 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. -
On the driver’s side, route the harness containing the yellow and brown wire up through the opening between the vehicle fascia 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. -
Locate the connectors matching the end of the T-One® Connector. Insert the T-One® Connector containing he yellow & brown wires in between the vehicle and taillight connectors. All connector’s surfaces should be clean and free of dirt.
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Route harness containing the green wire to the passenger side. Route down and underneath the vehicle, up through the opening between the vehicle fascia and body to the passenger’s side taillight pocket. Note: Picture shown with fascia removed for clarity.
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Locate the connectors matching the end of the T-One® Connector. Insert the T-One® Connector containing the green wire in between the vehicle and taillight connectors. All connector’s surfaces should be clean and free of dirt.
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On the driver’s side, close to the grommet in the cargo area, determine a suitable mounting point. 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 wire side of the module is pointed towards the ground to prevent any water build up. -
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. -
Disconnect the vehicle’s Negative (-) battery cable. If not removed, remove the fuse from the yellow fuse holder (provided).
WARNING :Read and follow all warnings and cautions printed on the tow vehicle’s battery. -
After cutting the fuse holder wire, attach the ring terminal to one end, and using the yellow heat shrinkable butt connector (provided, see heat shrink detail) attach the other end of the fuse holder to the black 12 ga wire. Secure ring terminal to the vehicle’s Positive (+) battery cable. Heat the Shrinkable butt connector using a heat gun. Starting in the center of the splice connector. Heat Shrinkable butt connector from the center out to the edges on each end until the tubing shrinks and sealant flows. Allow to cool before inspecting the splice.
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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. -
Route the black 12 ga wire thru the slit grommet into the inside of the body. Connect the other end of the black 12 ga wire to the black wire located on the
T- One® Connector’s black box using the yellow heat shrinkable butt connector (provided, see heat shrink detail). -
Reconnect the vehicle’s Negative (-) battery cable and install the 15-amp fuse into the fuse holder from step 10.
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. -
Add silicone rubber (not included) to seal grommet where it was slit to route the yellow, brown, & green wires. Ensure the silicone and grommet make a tight seal to prevent moisture or dirt rom coming inside the vehicle.
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Reinstall any items that may have been removed during installation, being careful not to pinch or cut the wires. Note: Route the 4-Flat Connector though the driver’s side panel and threshold into the storage compartment; store there when not in use.
WARNING: Overloading circuits can cause fires. DO NOT exceed stated product ratings. Read vehicle’s owner’s manual & instruction sheet for additional information.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
4-Way not Functioning| Ensure T-One Connector ends are fully inserted and
locked in place. Remove module’s power fuse for 10 seconds and repeat test.|
Check chassis grounds. Ensure ring terminals are in full contact with vehicle
chassis. Remove module’s power fuse.
No Power to 4-Way| Installation may have activated circuit protection. Start
Vehicle and turn all functions off: Tail (head lights), Brake and Turns.
Remove Module power fuse for 10 seconds and repeat test.| Ensure fuse is fully
inserted into fuse holder. Fuse should have no breaks. Fuse holder connected
properly to positive post of battery. Remove fuse for 10 seconds and repeat
test. Ensure module is connected to B+. Using a tester or voltmeter check for
voltage on either side of the yellow butt connector near the module. Remove
module power fuse for 10 seconds and repeat test.
Routine Maintenance and General Inspection
Pre-trip inspection of 4-Way Flat Harness to insure no damage to t
erminals and connection points for proper lighting connection and operation.|
Clean 4-Way Flat Connector after each use.
Clean connection and add Dielectric grease (sold Separately) to the
terminalpins.| Insure 4-Way Flat harness doesn’t Get pinched in Door latches,
trailer connection points or allow contact with road surface.
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