Running Trailer Wiring Connector for the 2010 Honda Element to the Outside of the Vehicle

Question:

I noticed on the stock overpriced honda wiring harness instructions that it could be routed thru a hole in the back of the spare tire well. Is there any reason this harness could not be routed similarly?

asked by: Jim

Expert Reply:

Yes, you can run the vehicle side trailer connector to the outside of the vehicle if there is a grommet available in the back of the spare tire well. Just make a small slit in the grommet and run the smallest end of the harness through the hole. If you decide to do so you may want to install a mounting bracket to keep the 4-Way connector from dangling behind the vehicle.

I would recommend the Mounting Bracket 4-Pole Flat, item # 18144, along with the No-Drill Mount Bracket, Short, item # 18140, to secure the connector at the hitch.

expert reply by: Robert G