Installation Instructions for Hyundai Elantra (2017-Current)

Part Numbers:

• 24939
• 77939
• CQT24939

Wiring Access Location:

• PC3, PC4

Tools Required:

• Ratchet
• Torque Wrench
• Safety Glasses
• Utility Knife
• Sockets: 10mm, 11/16"
• Flat-Head Screwdriver
• Tape Measure
• Tape
• Phillips Screwdriver
• Tin Snips
• Lubricant or Soapy Water
• Marker
• Drill with 1/2" Drill Bit

Specifications:

• Max Gross Trailer Weight: 2,000 lb. (908 kg)
• Max Tongue Weight: 200 lb. (90 kg)
• Note: Do not exceed the towing vehicle manufacturer’s rating.

Installation Time:

• Approx. 50 minutes (Professional Installer)

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Remove Appearance Panel:

   • Detach the driver-side appearance panel by removing 10mm hex nuts and plastic rivets. Remove rubber plugs from the frame rail, if present, and return them to the vehicle owner.

2. Lower Muffler and Remove Heat Shield:

   • Detach two rubber isolator hangers (one on the side and rear of the muffler). Spray lubricant or soapy water on the hanger rods for easier removal.
   • Remove the heat shield using a 10mm socket. Trim as shown in the instructions.

3. Remove Lower Fascia Trim:

   • Mark the center of the lower fascia. Remove one plastic rivet from the bottom and one screw on each side using a Phillips screwdriver. Carefully separate the lower fascia trim and remove the remaining plastic tabs.

4. Raise Hitch as Template:

   • Use the reverse pullwire method to insert a 7/16"-14 x 1.75” carriage bolt and spacer into the frame rail through the access hole. Feed the pull wire through the forward hitch holes. Hand-tighten the hitch in place and ensure it is level and centered. Mark or center-punch the two rearward holes on each side.

5. Drill Holes:

   • Lower the hitch carefully, ensuring forward bolts do not fall into the frame rail. Drill the marked holes and remove burrs.

6. Install Rear Fasteners:

   • Use the pull wire to guide the rear fasteners through the drilled holes and secure them. Leave the pull wires attached.

7. Reinstall Heat Shield:

   • Reattach the trimmed heat shield, sandwiching it between the frame rail and hitch.

8. Install Hitch:

   • Raise the hitch into position, threading the pull wires through the corresponding holes. Remove the pull wires and secure the fasteners with conical washers and hex nuts.

9. Tighten Fasteners:

   • Torque all 7/16"-14 GR5 fasteners to 50 Lb.-Ft. (68 N*M).

10. Trim Lower Fascia:

    • Trim the lower fascia as shown, ensuring smooth edges with rounded corners.

11. Reinstall Fascia:

    • Reattach the outer plastic tabs and reinstall the lower fascia, ensuring all tabs fit securely. Replace screws and plastic rivets.

12. Raise Exhaust:

    • Reattach the exhaust hangers and raise the exhaust into position. Lubricant helps with reinstallation.

13. Reinstall Appearance Panel:

    • Secure the driver-side appearance panel removed earlier.

Hardware List:

• (4) Carriage Bolts: 7/16"-14 x 1.75" GR5
• (4) Spacers: 0.25" x 0.875" x 3"
• (4) Conical Washers: 7/16"
• (4) Hex Nuts: 7/16"-14 GR2
• (4) Fish Wires: 7/16"

Safety Notes:

• Regularly inspect all fasteners and the hitch ball to ensure they remain securely tightened.
• Plug any holes in the trunk pan or body panels if the hitch is removed to prevent water or exhaust fumes from entering.
• Replace any damaged hitch or ball immediately.
• Always wear eye protection and observe safety precautions when working beneath the vehicle.
• Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch.

Drawbar:

• Drawbar Kit: 3593
• Important: The drawbar must be used in the rise position only.

Compliance:

• This product complies with SAE J684, V.E.S.C. Regulation V-5, and safety requirements of the State of New York.

Additional Notes:

• Frequently check the hitch to ensure all fasteners remain tight.

Installation Instructions for Hyundai Elantra (2017-Current)

Part Numbers:

• 24939
• 77939
• CQT24939

Wiring Access Location:

• PC3, PC4

Tools Required:

• Ratchet
• Torque Wrench
• Safety Glasses
• Utility Knife
• Sockets: 10mm, 11/16"
• Flat-Head Screwdriver
• Tape Measure
• Tape
• Phillips Screwdriver
• Tin Snips
• Lubricant or Soapy Water
• Marker
• Drill with 1/2" Drill Bit

Specifications:

• Max Gross Trailer Weight: 2,000 lb. (908 kg)
• Max Tongue Weight: 200 lb. (90 kg)
• Note: Do not exceed the towing vehicle manufacturer’s rating.

Installation Time:

• Approx. 50 minutes (Professional Installer)

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Remove Appearance Panel:

   • Detach the driver-side appearance panel by removing 10mm hex nuts and plastic rivets. Remove rubber plugs from the frame rail, if present, and return them to the vehicle owner.

2. Lower Muffler and Remove Heat Shield:

   • Detach two rubber isolator hangers (one on the side and rear of the muffler). Spray lubricant or soapy water on the hanger rods for easier removal.
   • Remove the heat shield using a 10mm socket. Trim as shown in the instructions.

3. Remove Lower Fascia Trim:

   • Mark the center of the lower fascia. Remove one plastic rivet from the bottom and one screw on each side using a Phillips screwdriver. Carefully separate the lower fascia trim and remove the remaining plastic tabs.

4. Raise Hitch as Template:

   • Use the reverse pullwire method to insert a 7/16"-14 x 1.75” carriage bolt and spacer into the frame rail through the access hole. Feed the pull wire through the forward hitch holes. Hand-tighten the hitch in place and ensure it is level and centered. Mark or center-punch the two rearward holes on each side.

5. Drill Holes:

   • Lower the hitch carefully, ensuring forward bolts do not fall into the frame rail. Drill the marked holes and remove burrs.

6. Install Rear Fasteners:

   • Use the pull wire to guide the rear fasteners through the drilled holes and secure them. Leave the pull wires attached.

7. Reinstall Heat Shield:

   • Reattach the trimmed heat shield, sandwiching it between the frame rail and hitch.

8. Install Hitch:

   • Raise the hitch into position, threading the pull wires through the corresponding holes. Remove the pull wires and secure the fasteners with conical washers and hex nuts.

9. Tighten Fasteners:

   • Torque all 7/16"-14 GR5 fasteners to 50 Lb.-Ft. (68 N*M).

10. Trim Lower Fascia:

    • Trim the lower fascia as shown, ensuring smooth edges with rounded corners.

11. Reinstall Fascia:

    • Reattach the outer plastic tabs and reinstall the lower fascia, ensuring all tabs fit securely. Replace screws and plastic rivets.

12. Raise Exhaust:

    • Reattach the exhaust hangers and raise the exhaust into position. Lubricant helps with reinstallation.

13. Reinstall Appearance Panel:

    • Secure the driver-side appearance panel removed earlier.

Hardware List:

• (4) Carriage Bolts: 7/16"-14 x 1.75" GR5
• (4) Spacers: 0.25" x 0.875" x 3"
• (4) Conical Washers: 7/16"
• (4) Hex Nuts: 7/16"-14 GR2
• (4) Fish Wires: 7/16"

Safety Notes:

• Regularly inspect all fasteners and the hitch ball to ensure they remain securely tightened.
• Plug any holes in the trunk pan or body panels if the hitch is removed to prevent water or exhaust fumes from entering.
• Replace any damaged hitch or ball immediately.
• Always wear eye protection and observe safety precautions when working beneath the vehicle.
• Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch.

Drawbar:

• Drawbar Kit: 3593
• Important: The drawbar must be used in the rise position only.

Compliance:

• This product complies with SAE J684, V.E.S.C. Regulation V-5, and safety requirements of the State of New York.

Additional Notes:

• Frequently check the hitch to ensure all fasteners remain tight.

Warranty Information:

For complete warranty instructions, please download the full installation PDF.

Technical Support:

For technical support and assistance, our team of experts is available to help. You can reach our tech support by visiting www.trailerjacks.com or calling 877-869-6690.

Attention: This is a summary of the installation procedure. For complete installation instructions, including diagrams and detailed information from the manufacturer, please download the full installation PDF.

Installation Instructions for T-Connector Adapter for Hyundai Elantra

Part Numbers:

• 118692

Tools Required:

• Trim Panel Remover
• Drill (3/32” Drill Bit)
• 1/4” Socket
• Wire Crimpers
• Wire Cutters
• Phillips Head Screwdriver
• Test Probe

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Open the Trunk:

   • Remove the rear threshold plate temporarily.
   • Partially remove the felt trunk liner on both sides to expose the vehicle’s taillight wiring harness.

2. Access the Taillight Wiring Harness:

   • Locate the vehicle’s taillight wiring harness plugged directly into the taillight socket on both driver and passenger sides.
   • Disconnect the wiring harness connectors, being careful not to damage the locking tabs.

3. Install the Driver-Side T-Connector:

   • Insert the T-Connector end with the yellow wire between the driver-side wiring connectors and lock it in place.
   • Ensure connectors are fully inserted, with locking tabs secured.

4. Route and Connect the Passenger-Side T-Connector:

   • Route the T-Connector end with the green wire under the felt trunk liner to the passenger-side taillight wiring harness.
   • Repeat Step 3 for the passenger side.

5. Ground the White Wire:

   • Locate a suitable grounding point near the connector.
   • Clean dirt and rustproofing from the area.
   • Drill a 3/32” hole and secure the white wire using the provided eyelet and screw.

   Caution:

   • Verify what is behind the surface before drilling to avoid damage or injury. Do not drill into exposed surfaces.

6. Prepare the Power Connection:

   • Disconnect the vehicle’s negative (-) battery cable.
   • Remove the fuse from the yellow fuse holder.
   • Attach the ring terminal to the vehicle’s positive (+) battery cable and connect the other end of the fuse holder to the black 12-gauge wire using the provided yellow butt connector.

   Warning:

   • Read and follow all warnings on the tow vehicle’s battery.

7. Route the Power Wire:

   • Route the black wire out of the engine compartment along the exterior frame or through the interior, following existing wiring to the rear of the vehicle.

   Warning:

   • Avoid hot pipes, heat shields, and fuel tanks to prevent damage to the wire.

8. Connect the Black Wire to the T-Connector:

   • Attach the black 12-gauge wire to the red wire from the T-Connector black box using the supplied yellow butt connector.

9. Reconnect the Battery:

   • Reconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
   • Install the 10-amp fuse into the fuse holder.

   Warning:

   • Ensure all connections are complete before testing the system. Test the installation with a test light or trailer.

10. Mount the Black Box and Secure Wiring:

    • Mount the T-Connector black box on the driver’s side using the provided double-sided tape.
    • Secure the T-Connector harness with the cable ties provided, avoiding areas that could pinch or damage the wires.

11. Reassemble the Vehicle:

    • Replace the felt trunk liner, threshold plate, and other items removed during installation, ensuring no wires are pinched or cut.

12. Store the 4-Flat Connector:

    • Store the 4-flat connector in the spare tire compartment when not in use.

Specifications:

• Max. stop/turn light: 1 per side (2.1 amps)
• Max. tail lights: 5.6 amps

Safety Notes:

• Overloading circuits can cause fires. Do not exceed the towing manufacturer’s ratings or specified circuit ratings.
• Always wear safety glasses and follow safety precautions during installation.

Manufacturer Notes:

• Refer to the vehicle owner’s manual and instruction sheet for additional details.

Installation Instructions for T-Connector Adapter for Hyundai Elantra

Part Numbers:

• 118692

Tools Required:

• Trim Panel Remover
• Drill (3/32” Drill Bit)
• 1/4” Socket
• Wire Crimpers
• Wire Cutters
• Phillips Head Screwdriver
• Test Probe

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Open the Trunk:

   • Remove the rear threshold plate temporarily.
   • Partially remove the felt trunk liner on both sides to expose the vehicle’s taillight wiring harness.

2. Access the Taillight Wiring Harness:

   • Locate the vehicle’s taillight wiring harness plugged directly into the taillight socket on both driver and passenger sides.
   • Disconnect the wiring harness connectors, being careful not to damage the locking tabs.

3. Install the Driver-Side T-Connector:

   • Insert the T-Connector end with the yellow wire between the driver-side wiring connectors and lock it in place.
   • Ensure connectors are fully inserted, with locking tabs secured.

4. Route and Connect the Passenger-Side T-Connector:

   • Route the T-Connector end with the green wire under the felt trunk liner to the passenger-side taillight wiring harness.
   • Repeat Step 3 for the passenger side.

5. Ground the White Wire:

   • Locate a suitable grounding point near the connector.
   • Clean dirt and rustproofing from the area.
   • Drill a 3/32” hole and secure the white wire using the provided eyelet and screw.

   Caution:

   • Verify what is behind the surface before drilling to avoid damage or injury. Do not drill into exposed surfaces.

6. Prepare the Power Connection:

   • Disconnect the vehicle’s negative (-) battery cable.
   • Remove the fuse from the yellow fuse holder.
   • Attach the ring terminal to the vehicle’s positive (+) battery cable and connect the other end of the fuse holder to the black 12-gauge wire using the provided yellow butt connector.

   Warning:

   • Read and follow all warnings on the tow vehicle’s battery.

7. Route the Power Wire:

   • Route the black wire out of the engine compartment along the exterior frame or through the interior, following existing wiring to the rear of the vehicle.

   Warning:

   • Avoid hot pipes, heat shields, and fuel tanks to prevent damage to the wire.

8. Connect the Black Wire to the T-Connector:

   • Attach the black 12-gauge wire to the red wire from the T-Connector black box using the supplied yellow butt connector.

9. Reconnect the Battery:

   • Reconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
   • Install the 10-amp fuse into the fuse holder.

   Warning:

   • Ensure all connections are complete before testing the system. Test the installation with a test light or trailer.

10. Mount the Black Box and Secure Wiring:

    • Mount the T-Connector black box on the driver’s side using the provided double-sided tape.
    • Secure the T-Connector harness with the cable ties provided, avoiding areas that could pinch or damage the wires.

11. Reassemble the Vehicle:

    • Replace the felt trunk liner, threshold plate, and other items removed during installation, ensuring no wires are pinched or cut.

12. Store the 4-Flat Connector:

    • Store the 4-flat connector in the spare tire compartment when not in use.

Specifications:

• Max. stop/turn light: 1 per side (2.1 amps)
• Max. tail lights: 5.6 amps

Safety Notes:

• Overloading circuits can cause fires. Do not exceed the towing manufacturer’s ratings or specified circuit ratings.
• Always wear safety glasses and follow safety precautions during installation.

Manufacturer Notes:

• Refer to the vehicle owner’s manual and instruction sheet for additional details.

Technical Support:

For technical support and assistance, our team of experts is available to help. You can reach our tech support by visiting www.trailerjacks.com or calling 877-869-6690.

Warranty Information:

For complete warranty instructions, please download the full installation PDF.

Note: Store the 4-flat connector in the spare tire compartment when not in use to prevent damage.