Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2006 Lincoln Town Car- Video
Today on our 2006 Lincoln Town Car, we'll be installing the Curt upgraded circuit protected tail light with converter hardwire kit with a 4-pole end and it includes a tester. Part number 56146kit.Now to begin with, we'll go ahead and open up the rear trunk of the vehicle. To remove the rear threshold we'll need to remove four push fasteners, two on each side up high and two in the center.Once we have all four of these fasteners removed, we can go ahead and pop the rear threshold out. Either a large flathead screwdriver or a trim panel removal tool works well for doing this.Next we'll go ahead and remove the trunk lining. We'll also have to take off the cover that covers up the spare tire. There's another nut cover that you'll need to remove. more
12/16/2013 10:50:30 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2004 Cadillac SRX- Video
All right. Today, on this 2004 Cadillac SRX, we're going to install part number 56146KIT from Curt. First thing we need to get is access to a wiring. What we need to do is get behind the taillights. First off, we need to open the back hatch. We'll go ahead and remove a thrush hold at the bottom. more
12/12/2013 4:09:40 AM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class- Video
Today, on this 2005 Mercedes Benz E-Class, we'll be installing the Curt Circuit Protected Tail Light Hardwire Kit with four-pole End, part number 56146KIT. To begin our install, we'll first open up the rear trunk, then we'll remove the spare tire cover. Next, we'll need to remove the rear threshold. The rear threshold is held in by several push pin clips. To remove the push pin clips, we'll simply use a small flat-blade screwdriver, get underneath the center and pry it up. Then we can remove the entire clip. Once we have all the clips removed, we'll set them aside, then gently get underneath the threshold and pry it up and out of its position. We'll then disconnect the wiring that runs to the interior lights. more
12/9/2013 9:32:49 AM
Trailer Wiring Harness Adapter Installation - 2005 Chevrolet Express Van- Video
Today on our 2005 Chevrolet Express Van, well be installing the Hopkins Adaptor 4 Pole to 7 Pole and 4 Pole, part number 37185. As you can see here, this particular vehicle already had a factory wiring harness connected at one time. But somebodys already gone and cut the ends off so we just have exposed wires. Were going to go ahead and use our test light to see whats working. Well have someone run through the running lights, figure out which wire does which. With using our test light, we found that the brown wire is the running light circuit. more
12/4/2013 10:41:20 AM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis- Video
Speaker: Today on our 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis, well be installing the tow ready, upgraded, circuit protected module light with four pull harness and hardwire kit, part number 119179kit. Now to begin with were going to go ahead and pull the interior of the trunk out of this vehicle. To do this well remove four push fasteners, theres also three push fasteners over here on the drivers side that will need to be removed as well. Once we have all the hardware removed, we can go ahead and set the whole trunk lining out. There are sections of this that have hook and loop fasteners together, up on the front portions as well as some of the sides. We simply just lift the part from the part of the interior that will remain. Now with our trunk lining out, well go ahead and locate the wiring harness on both the driver and the passenger side. Well ground our test light off, and then well go ahead and disconnect the wiring harness right here at the tail light. more
12/2/2013 6:01:41 AM
Roadmaster Tow Bar Wiring Kit Installation - 2010 Chevrolet Malibu- Video
Today on our 2010 Chevy Malibu we'll be installing the Roadmaster Universal Diode Wiring Kit for tow vehicles, part number RM-154. To begin our install, we'll first need to locate the manufacturer's wiring that runs to both taillight assemblies. To do this we'll remove the spare tire cover and then the rear threshold. To remove the rear threshold, we'll simply pull up on the bottom of the threshold releasing the four fasteners underneath. Next, to gain access behind the taillight assemblies on both sides there will be two push pin fasteners and two threaded cargo hook fasteners. Once we remove these fasteners, we can pull back on the trunk carpeting which will expose the wiring behind it and the back of the taillight assemblies. more
11/11/2013 3:58:45 AM
Pollak 6-Pole Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2014 Jeep Patriot- Video
Today on our 2014 Jeep Patriot we'll be installing the Pollak 6-Pole, Round Pin, Trailer Wiring Socket with exposed terminals and a rubber boot for the vehicle end, part number PK11068. Now we'll be working here on the front of the vehicle. This vehicle already has bulb and socket wiring with the four flat routed up underneath the lower fascia. We'll also be using the two prongs that are on the existing base plate that's already been mounted on the vehicle. We'll use these two prongs to mount our new 6-Pole Round Pin adapter. We're first going to have to go ahead and bend these two tabs down, just a little bit, on our existing base plate to allow our new 6-Pin connector to fit properly. To do this we use a paper towel and a boxed in wrench to bend the tab down slightly. more
10/17/2013 11:22:48 AM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen- Video
Today on a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, were going to install part number 119179kit from Tow Ready. First thing we need to do is get access to the wire harness were going to work with. This will behind the panels right behind the tail lights. To start off we need to remove some interior components. Were already removed the spare tire cover and a spare tire itself. At this point we go ahead and remove the thresh hold. more
10/16/2013 10:38:29 AM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2013 Jeep Wrangler 47305B- Video
Today on our 2013 Jeep Wrangler, we'll be installing the Hopkins 6-Round to4-Flat Adapter, part number 47305B. To install it, we'll simply open up the 6-pull round connector, then slide the 6-pull round end into the connector firmly, making sure it goes all the way into the connector, then the flap, or door, will help hold and lock the adapter in place. Then we can remove the four-way cap, and go ahead and install our 4-way flat connector. Now we're ready to hit the road, and that does it for the install of the Hopkins 6-Round to 4-Flat Adapter, part number 47305B, on our 2013 Jeep Wrangler. . more
9/26/2013 11:11:37 AM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 20250- Video
Today on our 2004 Dodge Ram Pickup we'll be installing the Tow Ready Four Pole Hardware Kit with Insulated Butt connectors, part number 20250. Now this vehicle is already equipped with a manufacturer's four pole connection. But, as we remove the cap, you'll notice that it's severely corroded and the terminals are starting to breakdown. So we're going to go ahead and cut off the old manufacturer's four pole connection, and then we can hardwire in a new four pole lead. Our new four pole will match color for color, except for the ground wire, which will be black on the manufacturer's side and white on the new four pole lead side. To make easier access now that we've got the end cut off, we'll go ahead and remove the push pin that secure the wiring. Next we'll go ahead and remove the wire loom and any protective covering. We just need a little room to work so we can add our butt connectors. Next, we'll strip back each one of the wires. Now with each wire stripped back, we'll go ahead and add the butt connector. With our butt connectors added, we'll now bring in our four pole lead and match color for color with the exception of our ground wire which we will match black to white. Then we'll go ahead and and wrap up this connection point with some black electrical tape to help keep out any dust, dirt, debris, or moisture. Now with our connection point secure, we'll go ahead and reinstall the push pin fastener and route the wiring to the center of the vehicle and to the hitch. Note we'll secure any wiring as necessary with additional black zip ties, and will cut off the excess of the zip tie to clean up our install look. That does complete our install of the Tow Ready Four Pole Hardware Kit with Insulated connectors, part number 20250, on our 2004 Dodge Ram Pickup. more
9/13/2013 2:00:31 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Adapter Installation - 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan- Video
Today, on our 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan, well be installing the Hopkins Four to Seven-Pole Adapter, Part Number 37185 in conjunction with the Deca Ten-Gauge Primary Blue Wire, Part Number 10-1-1 to run a hot lead to our seven-pole connector.To start, well first go ahead and assemble the seven-pole adapter bracket. With the hardware provided, well use it to attach the bracket to the seven-pole adapter. Well go ahead and take the bracket, feed it over the wires and up to the back of the mounting surface for the seven-pole adapter. Then well take the screws, feed them through the front side of the seven-pole and then secure it with the nuts in the back side.Once we have all four in place, well go ahead and tighten them down. Next, well go ahead and attach the Draw-Tite No Drill Mounting Bracket, Part Number 18136. Using the fasteners provided with the bracket, we can secure it to the seven-pole bracket.Were going to go ahead and cutoff the excess wire, the purple wire which is a trailer reverse wiring, well not be using this application. more
6/16/2013 9:55:52 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2013 Kia Soul 119179- Video
Today on our 2013 Kia Soul well be installing the Upgraded ModuLite Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness with Four Pole Trailer Connector, part number 119179. To begin our installation well need to remove the vehicle taillights, well start off by opening the cargo door where well undo the three screws here on the driver side. We can then pull on the taillight assembly straight back. Now, that we have our taillight out well go ahead and disconnect them from the vehicle wiring harness. Well push on the tab, remove the connector. With the driver side assembly out, well go ahead and repeat the same procedure removing the passenger side taillight. more
5/21/2013 8:23:49 AM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2008 Kia Sorento c57674- Video
Today, on our 2008 Kia Sorento, we'll be adding the adapter four-pole to seven-pole with test lamps, part number C57674. After this application, we'll only be connecting the ground running lights and turn signals. To begin our install, we'll first mount the seven-pole the bracket onto the seven-pole connector. We'll use the hardware provided with the seven-pole kit.Now, for this application, we'll only be using the four-pole connector, so were going to go ahead and fold under the extra wiring and tape it up to clean up our install look. Now, with that done, we'll go ahead and add the Draw Tite no-drill mounting bracket, part number 18136. Once secured, we'll attach the no-drill mounting bracket to the hitch using the worm clamp provided.Now, with that secured, we'll go ahead and route the seven-pole wiring up over the hitch and secure it to the fourth pole connector already on the vehicle. more
5/13/2013 3:41:13 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2008 Kia Sportage- Video
Today on our 2008 Kia Sportage, well be installing the Draw-Tite Upgraded Circuit Protected Taillight Converter Hardware Kit with 4-Pole End, part number 119175KIT. To begin our install well go ahead and open up the rear cargo door and then remove the taillight on the driver side. To remove the taillight, well need to remove the two fasteners that secure it. Next well go ahead and pop it out of its position by tapping it to the inside and then removing it from the alignment tabs underneath. Here we can locate the manufacturers wiring that well be tapping into. To gain access to the wires, well go ahead and use our utility knife and strip back some of the protective cover around the wires. more
3/25/2013 3:31:40 PM
Tow Ready 4 Pole to 5 Pole Trailer Wiring Adapter Installation - 2009 Nissan Xterra- Video
Today on our 2009 Nissan X-Terra we'll be adding the Tow Ready four pole to five pole trailer wiring adapter, part number 20036. With the vehicle already equipped with a four pole connector, we'll be adding the four to five pole adapter, which will plug directly into our four pole connector with additional blue wire connection. This blue wire connection will be the reverse taillight wiring feed. To start, we'll go ahead and open up the rear tailgate where we'll remove the two fasteners securing the drivers side taillight assembly. Next, pop it from its position, being careful not to break the alignment tabs underneath. Then we'll locate the wiring for the reverse taillight. more
3/13/2013 6:37:31 AM
Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2002 Ford F-350- Video
Today on our 2002 Ford F350 well be installing the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 brake controller, part number 90195-3035P in conjunction with our Hopkins seven and four pole vehicle connection point, part number 37185. Our first step will be mounting our Hopkins seven and four pole bracket to our seven and four pole plug. Using the hardware provided with our install kit we can go ahead and insert the screws and secure it with the nuts. Next well move to the vehicle, then we can take a grinder or a cutoff wheel and remove the bracket for the old connector. Then we can go ahead and take our side cutters, cutting zip ties or wires leading up to the connector. Then we can go ahead and cut it off and strip back the wires. more
2/22/2013 10:10:18 AM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2013 BMW X3- Video
Today on our 2013 BMW X3 we'll be installing the tilt-ready heavy duty Modulite circuit protective vehicle wiring harness, part number 119190KIT. To begin our installation we'll first need to access the manufacturer's wiring harness. We'll go ahead and remove the interior trim panel here on the driver's side. Here, just behind the tail-light housing, coming through the black grommit will be the wiring connected to the driver-side tail-light assembly. Next we'll go ahead and use the utility knife, cut back the electrical tape to gain access to the wires. Then using a test light provided with our install kit we can probe each wire to identify which signal it provides. Here in the driver-side the yellow wire with the black tracer will connect to the brown wire from our converter box. This is the running light circuit. To connect the two we'll use the quick-splice connector by putting the quick-splice connector over the manufacturer's wire into the inside groove, then feeding the brown wire into position, crimping it down and closing the clasp. more
1/24/2013 7:12:57 AM
Trailer Wiring Harness Adapter Installation - 1995 Dodge Ram- Video
Today on our 1995 Dodge Ram Pickup, we'll be installing the 7 and 4-pole Hopkins Adapter, part number 37185. Our first step will be to remove the current 6-pole and bracket. Because of the extensive corrosion of the hardware, we'll need to drill out the fasteners. We'll go ahead and drill them out. Break up the heads of the bolts and remove the bracket. Next, we'll go ahead and take a pair of side cutters and cut off the wires. more
1/11/2013 2:07:32 AM
Trailer Wiring Harness Adapter Installation - 1998 Chevrolet Suburban- Video
All right. Today on this 1998 Chevrolet Suburban, we're going to install Part Number 30717. We're going to use one additional part to help install to our vehicle that'll be Part Number 18136 from Tow Ready, it's a universal mounting bracket. First thing, we're going to do is take our mounting bracket and attach it to the hitch of the vehicle. All right. We'll go ahead and take a clamp and install on the hitch. more
1/10/2013 1:59:41 AM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2005 Ford Van- Video
12/19/2012 2:29:25 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2011 BMW X5- Video
Today on a 2011 BMW X5, we're going to install part number 119190KIT. All right. First thing we're going to do is get inside the back of the vehicle and remove some panels, so we have some working room. First off, we'll go ahead and remove the panels on the side that go behind the tail light, then we'll go ahead and remove the panel and the covering for the battery. Okay. Starting on our driver side, we'll go ahead and remove the wiring going to the tail light. more
12/2/2012 8:26:38 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Adapter Installation - 2001 Honda Odyssey- Video
Today on our 2001 Honda Odyssey well be replacing the Hopkins seven pole vehicle connector, part number 37185. First well go ahead and unscrew the hardware, removing the old seven pole connector. This hardware may be old and rusted, so it can break, but thats okay because we have new hardware. Now well just go ahead and take a pair of side cutters and cut off the wire. Next well take our utility knife, cut back the excess tape and remove it. This will allow us access to the wiring so we can go ahead and strip back the wiring on the vehicles side. more
11/1/2012 3:06:56 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Adapter Installation - 1999 Chevrolet Silverado- Video
Today on our 1999 Chevy Silverado well be adding the Hopkins Adapter Four Pole to Seven Pole and Four Pole, part number 37185. This vehicle was previously equipped with a four pole that was direct wired to the manufacturers harness. Its already been removed so we can go ahead and strip back the brown, green and yellow wires that run directly from the manufacturers tow package. Then well add the butt connectors to each end. With that done were ready to go ahead and add the bracket to the seven and four pole. Well use the hardware provided to secure the bracket to the seven and four pole. more
11/1/2012 3:05:49 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2004 Volvo XC90- Video
Today on our 2004 Volvo XC90, well be installing the Tow Ready 4-pole Wiring Kit, part number 119190KIT. To start our install, well first go ahead and open up the rear cargo door and tailgate. Then well open up the rear storage compartment and remove the rear storage compartment tray. Next, well remove the two corner pieces, one on the floor board. The other will be the quarter panel access door. Now starting on the drivers side, well need to go ahead and test the manufacturers wire so we can locate the brake, running, and turn signal circuits. more
10/23/2012 3:59:27 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 1995 Mercury Villager- Video
Today on our 1995 Mercury Villager well be installing the Tow Ready four pole wiring kit part number 119175KIT. First well go ahead and open up the rear cargo door and then were going to go ahead and open up the access panel here on the drivers side. Now well locate the wiring that goes to the rear tail light here on the drivers side. These four wires and the white connector is the connection between the manufacturers harness and the tail light socket. Using a piece of wire or test line well test each one of the wires to locate the drivers running lights, turn signal, and brake light. In summary were connecting the manufacturers green wire with the yellow tracer to the ground wire going to the converter box. more
9/27/2012 8:42:44 AM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport- Video
Today on this 2000 Mitsubishi Montero sport were going to install part number 119175KIT. First thing we need to do is open the back hatch and remove the two tail lights. Now Ill need to remove some interior components so we can get access to the wiring harness. Well remove the tray at the bottom and then the threshold. Then well remove the track thats located on the drivers. Then we can pull the panel back a little bit to give us some more working room. more
9/25/2012 2:38:53 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Adapter Installation - 2012 Toyota Highlander- Video
Today on our 2012 Toyota Highlander, we'll be installing the Hopkins Adapter 4-Pole to 7 and 4-Pole Plug, part number 37185. To do this, we'll first need to attach the bracket with the hardware provided. Now, we can take the 7-pole bracket and attach it to the hitch bracket using a screw and nut combination. Note: Not all hitches will have the pre-attached bracket to attach the mounting bracket to. Now, we'll go ahead and identify our wires. We'll be using the brown, yellow and green plug wire and the white ground wire. more
8/8/2012 10:16:34 AM
Trailer Wiring Harness Adapter Installation - 2011 Ford E-350 Van- Video
Today on this 2011 Ford Van, we're going to install part number 37185. This is the 4-Pole and 7-Pole Adapters. This adapter also has the 4-pole located on the side of the socket. We're also going to use part number 18136, the Universal Mounting Bracket to attach it to the hitch. To start off our install, we're going to take the mounting bracket and clamp it to the hitch and then we'll take the 7-pole bracket that comes with the wiring adapter. We'll attach it to that. more
7/11/2012 11:24:19 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class- Video
Today on our 2003 Mercedes M Class, specifically the ML 350, were going to install the Curt Circuit Protected 4-Pole Wiring Kit, part number 56146KIT. To begin our install, well first remove the tail light assembly here on the drivers side. There are two fasteners that well need to remove. Then well go ahead and pop the tail light assembly out of its position and use our circuit tester to identify which wires that well be tapping into to connect our converter box for our 4-pole. The blue wire next to the green wire is going to connect to our brown wire from our converter box. This will be our running light circuit. more
6/21/2012 12:12:50 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2004 BMW X3- Video
Today on this 2004 BMW X3, were going to be installing the Curt 4-pole Wiring Kit, part number 56146KIT. First, were going to remove the spare tire, jack assembly, and battery cover door. Next, well remove the fasteners and secure the rear threshold. Now, we can go ahead and remove the two interior side compartments behind both tail lights. As you can see, this now exposes us to the manufacturers rear tail light wiring. Now, we can go ahead and use a piece of wire in the test light to identify the manufacturers tail light wires. more
5/18/2012 11:25:55 AM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2012 Honda CR-V 56146KIT- Video
Today on our 2012 Honda CRV, we're going to install the Curt four-pole wiring kit part number 56146KIT. First before we begin our install, we need to go ahead and remove some of the interior trim panels, starting with the spare tire cover, then the rear threshold. To remove the rear threshold, we have two fasteners here, one on each side. Then we'll need to remove the driver's side quarter panel. To do this, you need to remove a couple of pieces first. With the second row seats in the down position, we'll go ahead and pop the carpeting loose here. more
5/17/2012 4:47:43 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2003 BMW X5- Video
Today on our 2003 BMW XV, we'll be installing part number 119190KIT. To begin our install we'll up the back hatch and tail gate and remove the side panels on both the driver's and passenger's side. We'll need to remove the floor liner as well as the spare tire in order to get to the battery. With the interior removed next, we are going to search for the wires we need to tap into. We'll find them hire in the wire harness assembly going into the tail light. There's a little tab that you can push down on to pull off the socket. more
5/17/2012 10:30:46 AM
Trailer Wiring Harness Adapter Installation - 2011 Ford F-150- Video
Today on our 2011 Ford F-150, we are going to be installing the 4 to 7 pole connector part number 37185 by Hopkins. This will be in conjunction with our Tow Ready universal mounting bracket part number 18136, and our Draw-Tite wiring to connect the power and brake control circuit part number 5506 by Draw-Tite. First, we will connect the universal mounting bracket to the seven pole connector. We'll be using all the fasteners provided with our install kit. Now before I mount this bracket to the hitch, I am going to take some black electrical tape just to wrap up my wires to clean up my install look. Alright for easier access to the wiring harness and install, we've already gone ahead and removed the spare tire. more
5/16/2012 2:32:18 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2012 Volkswagen Jetta- Video
4/30/2012 12:54:57 AM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 1999 Mazda Protege- Video
Today on our 1999 Mazda Protg, we'll be installing part number 119175KIT, the draw type four pole wiring kit. After opening the trunk on our Protg, we'll need to start by removing the threshold molding from the trunk. To do this we'll remove the clips here and here as well as--it's the same on the other side. A small screw driver works great for these. Now that we have our clips out, we can go ahead and use our panel tool to reach underneath the threshold and pry up. We'll work all the way across the threshold, making sure to get us close to the clips as possible and once they have all been released, we can go ahead and remove the threshold for re-installation later. more
4/20/2012 4:26:28 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2008 Chevrolet Express Van- Video
Today on our 2008 Chevy Express Van, were gonna install the Hopkins 4-Pole wiring kit with part number 31345. First, were gonna need to access the rear cargo area of the vehicle. Behind each taillight is the manufacturers connection. Well be plugging inline with this connector. To make our connection, well need to split the two manufacturers connection. Pressing on the locking tab, well pull them apart. more
3/30/2012 12:32:08 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Adapter Installation - 2011 Ford Explorer- Video
Today on our 2011 Ford Explorer, were going to add the Hopkins 7-pole connector part number 37185. To do this, well also use the Tow-Ready bracket part number 18136. Our vehicle is already equipped with a 4-pole connection. Well go ahead and assemble our 7-pole bracket and then add our Tow-Ready bracket so that we can mount it to our hitch. The install kit comes with both the bracket and the hardware. Were going to install all four fasteners and nuts. more
3/16/2012 2:09:16 AM
Base Plate Wiring Harness Installation - 2012 Chevrolet Malibu- Video
Today in this 2012 Chevy Malibu, well be using a 6-Pole Round Pin Connector, part number PK11609 and Diode Kit, part number 38955. Were going to install our 6-Pole Connector here in this space, so first Ill need to remove the lower panels so I can start routing my wire. When routing our wire, we're going to be careful to stay away from pinch points such as the suspension or steering, or extensive heat such as exhaust. Im going to use a piece of air line or pull wire to help me thread it through the frame here of the vehicle. We got our wire run to the back of the vehicle, now we need to get up into the trunk area so that we can attach it to the manufacturers wiring. To do that, were going to need to pull apart some of the rear interior. more
2/13/2012 1:08:50 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 56146KIT- Video
Today were working on a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. Were going to install a Curt 4-Pole Connector part # 56146kit. For the easy installation we've going to have removed the spare tire, now we need to remove the threshold so we can start gaining access to the tail light wiring behind the tail lights. To remove the threshold we've got a couple of fasteners that has been taken out first. Then I'm going to take my trim tool and gently get underneath the plastic and pop it free the closer you can get your trim tool to the plastic fasteners underneath the easier it'll be to remove the threshold we go ahead and set that aside for reinstallation later. Now to gain access behind the tail lights we've got a cargo door here on the driver side and then an access panel inside. more
1/17/2012 11:35:32 AM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen 56146- Video
Install-trailer-wiring-2009-vw-jetta-sportwagen-56146 Today were working on the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sport Wagon. Were going to install the Curt powered Tail Light Converter part number 56146 and Power Converter Wiring kit 55151. Well go ahead and remove the spare tire and the truck contents and we need to access the manufactures wiring to both tail lights. So lets go ahead and remove the rear thresh hold. Weve got two fasteners on either side of the thresh hold. With the two screw fasteners removed, were going to gently pry up our thresh hold so that the fasteners underneath the thresh hold will release from the sheet metal. more
12/19/2011 11:45:35 AM
Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring Harness Installation - 2006 Ford F-350- Video
Today on this 2006 Ford F350, well be installing the Pollack T-One connector part number pk11893-11932. We will start off at the bumper of the vehicle where you will find the previously installed 7 pole with a gray locking tab on it. We will undo the lock and pull the 7 pole free, but first we will need to loosen this bracket here for more working room. With everything separated we will start installing the T- One harness and lock it into position. Now that we have made our connections underneath we need to go ahead and drill a hole so that we can mount our connector in the bed. It is recommended that you have a minimum five inch clearance behind where ever you are going to drill. more
11/5/2011 3:52:57 AM
Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2004 Ford E-450- Video
Alright today on this 2004 Ford E450 thats an RV, were going to install a brake controller part number 90915. We will be using an adapter cord 3035-P, and on the back of the vehicle well be using 4 pole to 7 pole adapter part number 37185, and also a bracket to hold everything together 118140, and with these parts well fill in the gaps that are missing on part of this tow package. Okay we are going to start off by working on the rear of the RV and working our way forward. What we are going to do is actually remove the 5 pole connector that is located on the hitch right now. Were going to disconnect that and add a new connector to the back of the vehicle, and that part number will be adapter part number 37185, and we will also be using an adapter bracket part number 118140, and we will start with that part. This is the adapter bracket; we are going to mount to the bottom by clamp to hold it in place. more
11/4/2011 5:59:06 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2003 Buick Park Avenue- Video
Today on this 2003 Buick Park Avenue we are going to install part number 119175KIT from Tow Ready. The first step is to go ahead and open up the trunk and get access to our wiring. We are going to have to remove the threshold and then we are going to have to remove the carpeting in both corners behind the taillights. Ok, here is our wire harness that we need access to right here. Now we can go ahead and test our wires. And to do that, instead of piercing the wires, we can actually test on the inside of this connector right here. So you push down this tab right here on top and it comes apart. Ok, we will go test our pins. Before we do any testing, let us go ahead and install our ground. We use the sheet metal right here. And it is double layered. You can tell by the weld marks here. We will leave that ground in for now. And we will attach our ground lead from our tester and we will probe our wires. 0:52 more
7/26/2011 12:58:00 AM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2005 Dodge Ram 1500- Video
Today on this 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 we are going to install part number 20250 from Tow Ready. What the part number is is it replaces the 4-pole. We are going to use it to replace the very corroded Dodge factory connector. Basically we are going to start off by snipping off the old wires and starting fresh. Now this will almost match up color for color: green to green, yellow to yellow, brown to brown. However, the ground on the factory harness is going to be black. So that will go to white on our replacement part. 0:28 more
6/3/2011 11:52:02 AM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2006 Kia Optima- Video
Today on this 2006 Kia Optima we are going to install Tow Ready T-one connector, part number 119175KIT. You will notice behind both taillights in the trunk of the vehicle, there are access panels. We are going to remove both the passenger side here now and then I am going to go over to the driver side and remove it. Now that we have our taillight cover removed on the driver side, what I want to do is remove the rear trim panel across the back. I am going to go ahead and remove the driver side rear corner trim. The red wire is going to be for our brake. The yellow wire is going to be for our left turn signal. The brown wire is going to be for our running lights. And our white wire is going to be for our ground. 0:57 more
5/26/2011 1:44:51 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2009 Pontiac G8- Video
Today on this 2009 Pontiac G8 we are going to install part numbers 119176, the modulite from Tow Ready. And also we are going to install part number 118151 the modulite wiring kit. The first thing we need to do is get inside of the vehicle so we have to open up the trunk. And we will have to remove some carpeting and interior panels to get access to the wire harness. Remove the tie-down points so we can remove the threshold panel here. Push it back a little bit and then just pull up on the snaps. Alright, there are a couple more attachment points we need to pull out. Now that we have all of our panels pulled back, we have access to the wiring. And you can see here on the driver side, there is a battery. So we will run our hot lead for our modulite to the battery right here which is fine. 1:10 more
3/21/2011 4:55:19 AM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2001 BMW X5- Video
Today on this 2001 BMW X5 we are going to install part number 119190. We are also going to use part number 118151 and that is going to be the install kit. The first step is to get inside the vehicle because that is where the wiring harness is and basically what we are going to do next is remove the interior panel before we can get to the wiring itself. We are going to take out the two side panels. The first thing we are going to do is find a wire harness that actually goes directly into the tail light and there is a socket that goes into it so disconnect that, there is a little tab right in the middle. 00:35 more
12/16/2010 9:32:35 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2002 Lincoln Continental- Video
Today on this 2002 Lincoln Continental, we are going to install part number 119176 from Tow Ready. We are also going to use part number 118151. We will start off by opening the trunk because all of our connections will be on the inside. The first thing we need to do is go ahead and remove the threshold right here. And then we can pull back our carpeting and have access to the wiring. It looks like there are a couple of rivets right here. OK, go ahead and remove one more rivet down here. Remove this rivet up here. You can see here we have access to our wire harness right here and also a factory ground screw. The first thing we are going to do is take our wire harness apart and figure out which wire has which function. Remove it from the side here. 1:02 more
12/16/2010 7:09:35 AM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2006 Nissan Altima 118151- Video
Today on this 2006 Nissan Altima we are going to install part number 119176 from Tow Ready. The first thing we need to do is get access to the trunk area of the vehicle. We need to pull back some of the interior components so we can get to the wiring. We removed the flooring material, now we are going to take off this panel right here. It is assembled along the top edge here but you can just pull on it and it should pop out. We will do the same thing with the plastic rivets here and here and get closer to the wiring. We can see where our main wire harness comes down through here and this goes on to the passenger side of the vehicle and this one goes straight to the driver side tail light. So we can get access to our wiring here and here. 00:49 more
11/12/2010 4:13:18 AM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2001 GMC Safari- Video
Today on this 2001 GMC Safari we are going to be installing four pole harness part number 18002. We are in the rear cargo area of the Safari here and this particular vehicle has a factory installed tow package on it. The tow package is located over here on the passenger side of the vehicle inside the jack storage compartment. Remove the door and look under the jack, you can see there is a bundle of wires here. This is our tow package :25 more
6/27/2010 7:55:29 PM
