Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring 118576 Review- Video
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Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2006 Ford Van- Video
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Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring Harness Installation - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado- Video
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Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2011 Toyota Corolla- Video
Today, on our 2011 Toyota Corolla, well be installing the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector, Part Number 55542. To begin our install, well first open up the rear cargo door and remove the spare tire cover. Next, well need to remove the rear threshold. To remove the rear threshold, well remove two pushpin fasteners and then gently pull up on the rear threshold unlocking the fasteners underneath.Now, well go ahead and set the thresholds aside and remove the two fasteners securing the carpet liner on the driver side. To remove the pushpin fasteners, you can either use a flat play screwdriver or a trim panel tool. After removing the fasteners here on the driver side, we can go ahead and pull back the carpeting and well expose the manufacturers wiring going in the back of the tail light assembly.Now well move over to the passenger side and repeat the same process.more
Watch Video5/17/2013 1:35:12 PM
Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring Harness Installation - 2004 Ford F250- Video
Today, on this 2004 Ford F250, we're going to install part number PK11893-11932. First thing we want to do is we'll go ahead and take the wires and install them to the socket. They just snap into place. Let's start off with number one and we'll install the red wire. Number two, we'll install a white wire. Number three, well get the blue wire.more
Watch Video5/13/2013 3:21:57 PM
Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring 118581 Review- Video
Today, we're reviewing Tow Ready, part number 118581. This is a T1 vehicle wiring harness with the four-pole flat trailer connector. Its made for your Subaru Impreza. This is the four-pole flat, and it does come with a dust cover. To find out whether this will work with your Impreza, check the chart at the bottom of the product page. It will list the type of Impreza and model year that this will work with.The first thing you want to do is install your T connectors.more
Watch Video5/13/2013 2:22:11 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 1999 Ford Ranger- Video
Today on our 1999 Ford Ranger, we'll install the custom fit vehicle wiring harness 4-pole connector, part number 118241. To begin our install, we'll first need to locate the manufacturer's tow port. For this application, it's behind the bumper here on the driver's side. To gain access to it, we'll just take a trim panel tool or flat blade screwdriver and pry the connector free from the secured point behind the bumper. Then once we have access to the connector, we'll need to remove the weather cap. To do that, we'll press in the locking tab and pull it out from the connector.more
Watch Video5/13/2013 1:40:51 PM
Curt Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring C55537 Review- Video
Today, we're going to review Part Number C55537, this is the Curt T-connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with the four-pole flat trailer connector. This part is designed for the 2004 to 2007 Dodge Caravan, Dodge Grand Caravan and the Chrysler Town and Country. This will provide a four-way flat trailer connector at the rear of your vehicle to power your trailer's lights. It does connect quickly and easily. There's no cutting or splicing. What you will do is locate the connection points or the back of the tail lights of your vehicle.more
Watch Video5/13/2013 9:26:13 AM
Curt Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring C56172 Review- Video
Today were going to review part #: C56172. This is the Curt T-connector vehicle wiring harness with the four pole flat trailer connector. This wiring harness is designed for the 2011 to 2013 Ford Explorer. This will provide a four-way flat trailer connector at the back of your vehicle to power your trailers signal lights. This does connect quickly and easily. Theres no cutting or splicing of the wires.more
Watch Video5/6/2013 2:21:54 PM
Curt Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring C56171 Review- Video
Today were going to review part #: C56171. This is the Curt T-connector vehicle wiring harness with the four pole flat trailer connector. This wiring harness is designed for the 2012 to 2013 Hyundai Azera vehicle. Also, the 2011 to 2013 Ford Explorer without the factory seven-way connector. This kit will provide a four-way trailer connector at the back of your vehicle to power your trailer signal lights. It connects quickly and easily.more
Watch Video5/6/2013 2:19:04 PM
Bargman Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring 54701-003 Review- Video
Today were reviewing part number 54701-003 from Bargman. This is a fifth wheeler gooseneck 90 wiring harness with a 7-pole plug. It fits Chevy, GMC, Dodge, Ford, Nissan, and Toyota trucks that have a factory tow package. Ill show you that in a moment. This is the seven-way that fits on the side of your truck bed, and it fits just like that. It does come with a cover to protect it from the elements.more
Watch Video5/3/2013 12:17:56 PM
Pollak Twist-In Trailer Connector Installation - 2011 Chevrolet Silverado- Video
All right. Today, on this 2011 Chevrolet Silverado, we're going to install Part Number PK11916. Now, our truck has a cap for the wiring harness, but doesn't have a plug in it all ready. So first step, we're going to go ahead and remove the cap. Looking at the cap in the bumper, we'll push down on a small tab on the left hand side. We'll use a screw driver to help push it out then we'll twist the cap.more
Watch Video4/22/2013 10:38:51 AM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2007 Volkwagen Jetta- Video
Today on our 2007 Volkswagen Jetta, we'll be installing the tow-ready T One vehicle wiring harness with 4-pole connector, part number 118531. To begin our install, we'll first go ahead and open up the rear cargo door. Then we'll remove the spare tire cover and rear threshold. On this application, the rear threshold is missing some of the fasteners to secure it, so we can just go ahead and pull up on it, releasing the fasteners from underneath. Then we'll set aside and move to the rear quarter panels, where we'll need to remove the rear carpeting to gain access to the rear taillight wiring. By opening the access door, we can see that the wiring is behind the taillight, so now we'll go ahead and remove the fasteners.more
Watch Video4/19/2013 3:33:25 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2006 Honda Pilot- Video
Today on this 2006 Honda Pilot, we're going to install part number 118336, tow ready. The first thing we need to do is get inside the vehicle. We'll open up the back hatch, and then we'll remove the entire floor covering. We'll remove the lid and these complex hinges to give us a little easier working room. Next, we'll go ahead and remove our threshold. Sometimes you may need a tool to pry this up with, but in this case it came up relatively easy.more
Watch Video4/19/2013 3:31:31 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2010 Nissan Titan- Video
Today on our 2010 Nissan Titan, well be installing the Hopkins Factory style seven and four way flat vehicle end trailer connector, part number n40975. To begin our install, well first locate the manufactures seven-pole wiring located behind the bumper. Well go ahead and pull it down as its just held up there by some tape. Then well remove the end cap by pressing on the locking tab, removing the cap, and discarding it as it will not be reinstalled.Next well need to mount the bracket for our new seven and four pole. Well take our bracket and attach it directly here to the bottom of the bumper using the self-taping screws provided with our install kit. Well go ahead and take the manufactures wiring connect it to the back of the new seven and four pole.more
Watch Video4/19/2013 12:47:20 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan- Video
Today on this 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan were going to install part number 118534 from Tow Ready. This is their T1 wiring harness. To start off our install were going ahead an opening up the back hatch. Well go ahead and remove the drivers side taillight; two bolts we have to remove, and then we can go ahead and pop it away from the body. Next, well have to disconnect the electrical. Theres a small red lock that we have to push to unlock it and then theres a small tab located towards the inside of the light that we can push down and release the wire harness from it.more
Watch Video4/10/2013 3:03:37 PM
Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring Harness Installation - 2005 Dodge Ram- Video
Today on our 2005 Dodge Ram Pickup, well be installing the Bargman 5th Wheel Gooseneck 90 Degree Wiring Harness with 7-Pole plug, part number 51-97-411. To begin our install, well first locate in the pickup bed where well be mounting our 7-pole, then using a smaller bit for our pilot hole, once weve located a spot well go ahead and drill our hole. Well go ahead and drill out using the two inch hole saw as recommended per the instructions. Now with the large hole drilled out, well go ahead and feed half of our T-connector through the hole then our other plug followed by the remainder of the wire until our 7-pole mounts flush with the bed. Then using the self-tapping screws provided with our install kit, we can go ahead and secure the 7-pole plug to the bed side. Next well get underneath the vehicle and start routing our wire over to the back of the bumper where the manufacturers wiring meets the bumper. Here at the back of the bumper, well go ahead and disconnect the manufacturers wiring from the back of the 7-pole plug at the bumper.more
Watch Video4/3/2013 2:54:45 PM
Curt Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring C55774 Review- Video
Today we're reviewing part number C55774. This is the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness. It's for your factory tow package, and this gives you an easy way to convert from your factory 7-way to a 7-way and 4-way, so you have more flexibility there. It comes with the mounting bracket, and it comes with all the hardware that you need for installation. The 4-way plug has a rubber cover, snaps on, and that will protect it from the elements when it's not being used. The 7-way has a very heavy plastic cover to protect it.more
Watch Video4/3/2013 1:15:48 PM
Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring 118243 Review- Video
Today were going to review part number 118243. This is the Tow Ready Ford replacement OEM tow package wiring harness. This harness is designed to fit on a 1999 to 2001 Ford Super Duty Trucks with the OEM four-way flat wiring. This kit, this will allow you to upgrade your four-way on your vehicle to a seven-way connector. Now once you do connect this and use it as a seven-way, the four-way flat would not be functional. Now also this can be used if you do have a factory seven-way.more
Watch Video4/1/2013 10:16:02 AM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2012 Jeep Liberty- Video
Today on our 2012 Jeep Liberty well be installing the Tow Ready T1 connector, part number 118554. First to begin our installation well open up the rear cargo door. Well need to remove the fasteners that secure the taillight housing in place. Starting here on the drivers side, well go ahead and remove the two fasteners and then gently pry the taillight housing away from its current position, being careful not to break the alignment tabs underneath. Now well go ahead and remove the taillight assembly by pressing on the locking tab for the connector and removing it from the assembly. Well go ahead and set it aside for reinstallation later.more
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Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2012 Cadillac CTS- Video
All right, today on this 2012 Cadillac CTS were going to install part number 118466 from Tow Ready. OK. Everything will get installed inside the vehicle. So the first thing we need to do is go ahead and open up the back hatch. All right, next well go ahead and remove the spare tire cover and then were going to have to remove the threshold as well. Well have to remove two covers from the hooks on the back of the threshold and then we can go ahead and pop it loose from the top.more
Watch Video3/25/2013 2:11:34 PM
Pollak Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring PK11916 Review- Video
Today were going to review part number PK11916. This is the twist-in seven pole RV style trailer connector for Chevy and GMC vehicles. This socket is designed to fit into a pre-existing cutout on your GM truck models 2007 and newer. This twist-in connector also serves as a replacement for OEM sockets on GM trucks 99 and newer that came with the factory tow packages. Basically, the way this would insert is on your truck on the bumper usually, there is a cap thats in the hole that this would go into. If you just take that cap, twist it and pull it out, then the hole would be exposed.more
Watch Video3/25/2013 1:16:55 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited- Video
Today on our 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited well be installing Tow Ready T-1 connector, part number 118416. To begin our install well need to remove the drivers side taillight assembly. Well remove the two inside screws and then pop the taillight assembly out of its position. Here we can gain access to the manufacturers wiring and well disconnect the taillight assembly from the wiring by pressing on the locking tab and pulling the connectors apart. Next, well set the taillight assembly aside and take our Tow Ready Harness and feed it down through the opening and then underneath the foam cover at the bottom of the drivers side quarter panel. This will feed our four pole underneath the vehicle.more
Watch Video3/25/2013 11:41:14 AM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2011 Dodge Nitro- Video
Today in our 2011 Dodge Nitro we'll be installing tow ready T1 connector part number 118554. Our first step of our install will be opening up the rear cargo door or removing the tail light housing on the driver side. To remove the housing or simply use a flat blade screwdriver and full off on the push-pin tabs to secured in the position. Popped it in out of place and setting it aside. Then we'll pop the rear tail light assembly out of place, being careful not to break the alignment tabs underneath. Then go and press on the locking connector for the manufacturers wire in to the back of the tail light assembly and disconnect the tail light assembly and set it aside.more
Watch Video3/22/2013 2:11:20 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2006 Kia Sedona- Video
Today, on this 2006 Kia Sedona, we're going to install Part Number 118410 from Tow Ready. This is our T-One Wiring Harness. To start off our install, we're going to open up the back hatch and then we're going to remove the tail lights. There's three screws in each side and then we can go ahead and remove the tail light by pulling it off to the side. We'll hold the tail lights, so we can see the mounting points on the side, but you can see how the tail lights attach to the vehicle. To disconnect the wire harness, there's a small tab on the wire harness that we push down to release it then we can go ahead and pull it apart.more
Watch Video3/22/2013 2:10:57 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2013 Ford Edge- Video
Today, on our 2013 Ford Edge, will be installing the Tow Ready T-One Connector, Part Number 118515. First, we'll need to open up the rear cargo door and then remove the spare tire cover. We'll go ahead and set it aside for installation later. Next, we'll remove the rear threshold. We'll go ahead and pull up on the rear threshold, unlocking the four fasteners from their position underneath the threshold. Once we go ahead and turn it over, we'll go ahead and see these fasteners.more
Watch Video3/22/2013 12:39:48 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2002 Ford Escape- Video
Today on our 2002 Ford Escape well be installing the Tow Ready T1 Connector, part number 118343. To begin our install, well first go ahead and open up the rear cargo door. This will allow us to see the fasteners to remove the rear taillight housing on both sides. Starting here on the drivers side well go ahead and remove the two fasteners and then pop the taillight out of position. Note: To pop the taillight out of position were going to be using a small plastic pry bar, but you can also use a flat bladed screwdriver just be careful not to chip the paint. Now, once youve popped the taillight out, be careful not to break the alignment tabs underneath.more
Watch Video3/20/2013 2:59:08 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2012 Ford Van- Video
Today on our 2012 Ford Van well be installing our Tow Ready T1 Connector, part number 118551. Our first step will be removing the taillight housing. To do this, well remove the four torx bit screws that secures the taillight housing in position. Once we remove them, well go ahead and remove the taillight. Then, well move over to the passenger side and repeat the same process. Now with that done, well go ahead and open up the rear cargo doors and get inside.more
Watch Video3/20/2013 9:25:14 AM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2012 Honda CR-V- Video
Today on our 2012 Honda CRV, well be installing the Tow Ready T1 Connector, part number 118561. To begin our install, well first open up the rear tailgate, then well remove the spare tire cover, set it aside for reinstallation later. Next well go ahead and remove the rear threshold. To remove the rear threshold, there are two pushpin fasteners well need to remove first. To remove the pushpin fastener, well use a pocket screwdriver to press in on the center and then remove the fastener completely. With both fasteners removed well gently pull on the rear threshold unlocking the plastic fasteners underneath.more
Watch Video3/19/2013 8:24:11 AM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2005 Nissan Armada- Video
Today on this 2005 Nissan Armada, were going to install part number 30955 from Hopkins. Now our Nissan here has part of a factory tow package. It has wires around at the back, but does not have the actual connector, so were going to use this part to finish up the connection, so we can plug in a trailer. All right, first off well go ahead and pull out the wire harness from the vehicle. Now normally this would have a cap, however on this particular vehicle it did not have the cap. Now well take our connector and plug it into it. Well also use some dielectric grease to help protect the leads as well.more
Watch Video3/19/2013 8:24:02 AM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2010 Chevrolet Malibu- Video
Today on this 2010 Chevy Malibu, well be installing the Tow Ready T1 vehicle wiring harness, part number 118450.To start, well need to open up the rear cargo or trunk. Then well go ahead and take the spare tire cover and push it forward, clearing the lip of the rear threshold.Next well pull up on the rear threshold, unlocking it from its mounting position. Next well need to remove the fastener securing the carpeting behind the drivers side taillight assembly. There are two cargo hooks, theyll need to be unscrewed and two pushpin fasteners that will have to pop out here on the drivers side.Then well go ahead and fold the carpeting out of the way exposing the three plastic wing nuts that secure the taillight assembly in place. Well remove these three wing nuts. Now well go ahead and remove the taillight assembly, simply popping it out of position.more
Watch Video3/15/2013 3:00:36 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2008 Ford Focus- Video
Today on our 2008 Ford Focus, well be installing the Tow Ready Custom Fit vehicle wiring harness, part number 118457.Now to begin our installation, we'll open the trunk. With the trunk open, we'll need to temporarily disconnect the drivers side tail lamp. To do this, we'll undo the two plastic screws here on the drivers side holding in the plastic trim just behind the taillight.Then using some gentle force, we'll pry the trim away where we can move it off to the side. We'll then take a 10 mm socket and remove the two nuts off the taillight studs here.With that done, we'll use a pry tool to pry back on our taillight and remove it from the vehicle. Now this exposes our connector here that we'll T into. Now with our drivers side taillight out, we'll go ahead and repeat the same procedure and remove the passenger side taillight.Now that we have both taillights out, we'll take our new wiring harness and we'll route our four pole and the connector with the green wire to it down underneath the vehicle through the hole here between the body and the bumper cover.more
Watch Video3/15/2013 3:00:24 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2010 Nissan Rogue- Video
Today on this 2010 Nissan Rouge, were going to install part number 118480 from Tow Ready.First thing we need to do is go ahead and open up the hatch and remove the floor panels. The trays that surround the spare tire well have to unbolt from the floor too. Well also remove the threshold. Well also pull back the weather strip around the door to make things a little easier to get to pry apart the pieces. Well also remove the anchor points that are in the side panels.Once weve got all the pieces away from the vehicle, well go ahead and start installing our wiring. Well begin with the drivers side and point out where the connection point is.more
Watch Video3/15/2013 1:05:07 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2004 Ford F-150- Video
All right. Today on this 2004 Ford F150 were going to install part number 118247. First thing we need to do is go ahead and unload our spare tire and get it out of our way. This way we have access to the wiring connection we need. Now, the wiring connection were looking for is going to be on the drivers side frame rail pointed out here, and well go ahead and disconnect it. Well push down on the tab and pull it apart.more
Watch Video3/14/2013 7:37:14 AM
Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring Harness Installation - 2013 Chevrolet Silverado- Video
Today on this 2013 Chevrolet Silverado were going to install part number PK11893-11932. Our first step is to go ahead and install the wires to the socket that will eventually go into the back of the seven pole connector. Well go ahead and install the wires as follows according to the instructions. Our wires just push into place and the individual sockets are labeled, so number one will get the red wire, number two will get the white wire, number three will get the blue wire, and four will get the green wire. Were going to skip to number seven, the yellow wire, and put that in the number seven socket, that way well have room. Five will have the black wire and socket six will have the brown wire.more
Watch Video3/4/2013 7:50:51 AM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2012 Kia Optima- Video
Today on this 2012 Kia Optima, we're going to install part number 118453 from Tow Ready. First thing we need to do is open up the trunk and then we'll remove the floor liner, and then we'll go ahead and remove the threshold. There will be three fasteners on each side that we have to remove. Once the fasteners are removed, we can go ahead and pull up gently from the bottom and it pops right out. All right, now we'll go ahead and remove the liner on each side of the vehicle. There will be two fasteners that we need to remove as well and then we can go ahead and pull back the liner, and then we can see our connection point for our T1 connector.more
Watch Video2/22/2013 2:15:03 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2012 Buick LaCrosse- Video
Today on our 2012 Buick Lacrosse, we'll be installing the Tow Ready T1 Connector, part number 118497. First, we'll open up the rear cargo door on our trunk and then we'll need to access the wiring behind the tail lights. To access the tail lights, we'll first remove the spare tire cover and rear threshold. To remove the rear threshold, we'll gently pry out on the bottom and then pull up, popping all the fasteners free from the sheet metal. Next, we'll go ahead and remove the pushpin fasteners securing the carpet behind the tail lights. Now, we can pull the carpet away.more
Watch Video2/22/2013 2:14:43 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2009 Kia Optima- Video
Today on our 2009 Kia Optima, we'll be installing the Tow Ready T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Trailer Connector, Part Number 118433. First, we'll go ahead and open up the rear cargo or trunk door. There are also two push pin fasteners holding the carpeting, behind the tail light assemblies that we'll remove, then we can start by removing the rear threshold. There's a total of three fasteners that'll need to be removed. Now with those five fasteners removed, we'll go ahead and lift up on the spare tire cover and remove the rear threshold. Keep in mind there are plastic fasteners still securing it to the sheet metal, you still need to pop it through.more
Watch Video2/15/2013 2:20:32 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2008 Pontiac G6- Video
Today on this 2008 Pontiac G6, were going to install part number 118439 from Tow Ready. All right to start off our install, we need to get inside a trunk area and remove the carpeting by the taillights. Once we get access to this taillight, we can go ahead and move the hardware forward taillights and then we can completely remove the taillights. Once we have our driver side taillight loose, well pull up on the tab located here so we can separate the electrical connector and then we can go ahead and remove the taillight. Were done with the driver side; lets repeat the same process over on the passenger side. Well go ahead and take our four pole wire and run down between the bumper cover and the body.more
Watch Video2/15/2013 2:20:25 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2003 Cadillac Escalade- Video
Today on our 2003 Cadillac Escalade well be installing the Tow Ready custom fit vehicle wiring harness, part number 118384. With our vehicle equipped with a pigtail well simply go ahead and take the end of the pigtail, press on the locking tab and remove the cap. Now well bring in our Tow Ready custom fit wiring harness, plugged directly into the manufacturers connector. Then well take the cap that we just removed from the manufacturers wiring and plug into the other end of our T connector. Now we can go ahead and route our wire along the hitch and out behind the bumper. Next well go ahead and take some zip ties and secure the wiring to the hitch and behind the bumper, and well take a pair of side cutters, cut off any excess from our zip tie.more
Watch Video2/13/2013 8:29:10 AM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2013 Chrysler Town and Country- Video
Today on this 2013 Chrysler Town and Country, were going to install part number 118534. To start off our install were going to open up the back hatch and were going to remove the two taillights. Our two screws that we have to remove and then well pop them loose on the body and then well go ahead and remove the wire harness from the taillight. Theres a small red lock we have to push to unlock it and then a tab that we have to push to release it from the taillight and we can pull it apart. Well set our driver side taillight to the side and do the same thing on the passenger side.Now we can go ahead and start installing the wire harness. First off well take the four pole end and well route it between the body work and the bumper cover going down to the bottom.more
Watch Video2/8/2013 2:52:29 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2012 Toyota RAV4- Video
Today on our 2012 Toyota Rav4, well be installing the Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring, part number 118412. Now to being our installation well go ahead and open the rear cargo door where well need to remove the carpet as well as the floor from the cargo area. With that done well remove the rear threshold here. After using a little effort to get the threshold undone, well go ahead and set it off to the side for reinstallation later. We can then go ahead and remove the forward panel here on the floor. With that done, well undo screws holding the forward panel in place where we can then pry it up out of the way, again setting it off to the side for reinstallation later. Well now move onto the side panels.more
Watch Video2/1/2013 1:28:48 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2003 Cadillac Escalade- Video
Today on our 2003 Cadillac Escalade, well be installing the Hopkins Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring 7 and 4 Pole, part number HM40975. This will be in conjunction with the Draw-Tite No Drill Mounting Bracket, part number 18136. First lets go ahead and identify the manufactures wiring that well be using. As you can see, its bundled up here behind the bumper against the frame. Well go ahead and untie it and run it down to the hitch. Now for this application we want the wire to go over the hitch, so Im going to go ahead and loosen up the hitch enough to get the wire connector over the top of the hitch and between the bumper.more
Watch Video2/1/2013 1:28:43 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2008 Mercury Mariner- Video
Today on our 2008 Mercury Mariner we'll be installing the tow package wiring harness with four pole trailer connector from Draw-Tite, part number 118251. Now we'll be installing this in conjunction with the four terminal relays, part number TR38665. To being we'll go ahead and install our four pole harness. Underneath the vehicle here on the drivers side at the read bumper we'll go ahead and locate the factory plug here. Now we'll need to remove the covering from the plug so we'll go ahead and detach it from the body of the vehicle and unplug the harness. Now that we've exposed the plug we can take our new four pole and clip it into the plug here on our factory harness.more
Watch Video2/1/2013 10:31:20 AM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado New Body- Video
Today on our 2007 Chevy Silverado we'll be installing the Bargman fifth wheel goose neck 90 degree wiring harness, part number 51-97-410. First we'll go ahead and select a location for mounting our new seven pole connector. Here in the truck bed on the drivers side just behind the wheel well is a great spot. Before we drill out the large hole we'll go ahead and use a smaller bit to create a pilot hole then check underneath to make sure we have plenty of room to feed our wiring inside once we drill it out. Now that we've done our checks we'll go ahead and drill it out using the larger bit recommended in the instructions. Now with the larger hole drilled out we'll go ahead and take the end of our wiring and feed it through the hole and down underneath our vehicle.more
Watch Video2/1/2013 10:31:16 AM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2005 Toyota Highlander- Video
Today on our 2005 Toyota Highlander we'll be installing the Tow-Ready T1 vehicle wiring harness, part number 118413. First we'll need to go ahead and remove the access panels on both sides. We'll go ahead and sit those aside. Then we'll remove the center cargo tray. Now on most applications they'll be push pin fasteners that will need to be removed, however for this application they're missing. We'll go ahead and remove the center cargo tray.more
Watch Video2/1/2013 10:31:05 AM
Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring Harness Installation - 2012 Dodge Ram Dully- Video
Today on our 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 dual rear wheel, we'll be installing the Pollak fifth wheel goose neck T-connector with seven pull, part number PK11893-11932. First, we'll go ahead and locate a suitable location for our new seven pull connector. Here, just behind the rear wheel on the driver's side is a common position. Go ahead and locate the area, check underneath to make sure there are no obstructions, and then we'll go ahead and use a small pilot hole and drill it out. This will allow us to again get underneath and double check where the pilot hole location is and correspond it's where our seven pull connector will be. With that done, we can now go ahead and take the hole saw and cut out the larger hole to fit the seven pull connector.more
Watch Video2/1/2013 10:30:42 AM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2012 Chevrolet Sonic- Video
Today on this 2012 Chevrolet Sonic, were going to install part number, 118555 from Tow Ready. First thing we need to do is go ahead and open up the trunk and remove the threshold panel. To remove our threshold we need to remove the liner at the bottom and then well pull out the four plastic rivets. Then well pull them straight from the bottom, you loosen it up, and then pull from the top. Now go ahead and remove the plastic rivets from our liner going towards the corners, towards the wiring for the taillights. Okay we have our driver side loosened up and well repeat the same process over on the passenger side.more
Watch Video1/31/2013 8:20:44 AM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2004 Buick Rendezvous- Video
Alright, today on this 2004 Buick Rendezvous well going to install part number 41405 from Hopkins. This is a wiring harness that plugs in to the factory towing port. First, well go ahead and locate the port. Its underneath the vehicle, on the driver side, above the suspension in the corner by the bumper. Well go ahead and use a trim panel tool to remove it from the sheet metal underneath then well go ahead and remove the cap. Theres a small tab we need to pull up then it comes right apart.Now well take our new wiring harness, well add some dielectric grease that comes with it to the terminal then well go ahead and snap it into place.more
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