Installing a brake controller on your FJ Cruiser Testament fit the aptitude for your trailer's electric brakes.
The Toyota FJ Cruiser Testament tow up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped. This is filled to pull a medium-sized haul or camping trailer. Most states have need that a trailer of this weight obtain electric braking systems installed to aid in slowing the vehicle. Run the red wire to the driver's foot well. Locate the brake pedal switch wiring behind the brake pedal. Attach the red wire to the switch wiring with a scotch lock connector. The connection is made by placing one wire in each slot and closing the gate.
1. Choose a domicile on the sprint that is within spread of the Chauffeur and where it is inconsiderable to break wires to the left-side foot well. A common location is just below the steering wheel on the right side.
2. Hold the mounting bracket in this location and fasten with the drill and two screws. Hold the brake controller inside the mounting bracket arms and fasten with two side screws.
3. The trailer's brakes thirst for that the tow vehicle obtain a brake controller unit installed. This is the development that determines the licence vastness of braking effort to manipulate at the trailer. You can install one with some customary tools.
Instructions
4. Guide the black and white wire to the left side foot well. Remove the rubber grommet which provides access to the engine compartment. Cut a small hole in the center with a utility knife and push the wires through this hole and into the engine compartment. Replace the rubber grommet into its housing.
5. Open the hood of the FJ and run the wires along the side to the battery. Back the terminals off the battery and slide the black wire under the positive terminal and the white wire under the negative terminal. Tighten the terminal screws back down.
6. Run the blue wire along the side of the floor of the FJ all the way to the cargo compartment. Push the wires in between the carpet and the plastic side panels to hide it. Attach the blue wire to the blue wire for the vehicle's trailer harness. This connection is made by placing one wire in each end of a butt connector and compressing with pliers. Wrap this connection in electrical tape.
7. Attach the loose wires to the body of the FJ with cable ties.
