CURT Installation Instructions

BRAKE CONTROL HARNESS

NOTICE: All steps must be followed to ensure the CURT brake control harness will function properly. Once installed, test for proper function by following the brake control unit instruction manual.

Description: A wiring harness with a protective corrugated sleeve and a grey connector on one end and a black connector on the other. This harness connects the vehicle's brake control system to the CURT brake control unit.

LOCATION GUIDE

Representative vehicle shown below

BH7 - Behind storage pocket in center of dash

INSTALLATION / SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1

Open the driver-side door and locate the vehicle brake control harness connector under the dash, above the brake pedal. It will be taped to another harness and the connector will be similar to that on the CURT brake control harness (A). On some vehicles the harness may be located in a different location. If it is not located under the dash, skip to step 5.

Step 2

Remove tape and protective cover from connector. Take care not to damage the locking tabs. Insert the connector on the CURT brake control harness into the vehicle connector. Make sure the connector is fully inserted with locking tabs in place.

Step 3

Route the brake control harness along the back of the dash and out the bottom to the brake control unit. Insert the brake control harness's black connector into the brake control's quick plug connector. Secure the brake control harness with the provided cable ties, avoiding any pinch points.

Step 4

Complete the installation using the brake control instructions. Mount the unit as directed and perform test procedures as instructed in the brake control user manual.

For vehicles with shifter lever in center console

Step 5

Depress the brake and shift the vehicle into first gear. On each side of the console, remove the black plastic floor trim panel (B).

Step 6

Remove the center console finish plate using a pry tool and gently prying top out on both sides (C). Remove the trim panel surrounding the shifter lever (D). Open the floor console storage compartment cover and removing three Torx-head screws holding the cover in place (E). Remove the cover.

Step 7

Remove the two bolts securing the floor console trim in place (F). Pull up on center console trim to remove. Take care not to damage the alignment tabs (G).

Step 8

To left of the radio, locate the skinny panel with the vent and 4x4 selector in it. Gently pull out on the top of the panel and work your way down (H).

For vehicles with flow-through console: Skip to step 10.

For vehicles with center console

Step 9

On the bottom of the skinny panel there is a pivot point. Pull the panel out and pivot on this point to allow enough room to complete step 10 (I).

Step 10

Remove the two 7mm bolts securing the pocket in place (J). Remove the pocket to locate the vehicle brake control harness connector inserted in the back of the pocket. Separate the grey connector from the back of pocket. Take care not to damage the locking tabs.

Step 11

Complete steps 2, 3 and 4.