2012 Chevrolet Equinox hitch?
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CamaroKid91Z
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Trailer Harness Installation
Note: Trailer harness installation for 2010 vehicles produced prior to 11/17/2009 only. Programming not required for all others.
Note: Installing this trailer harness system requires programming of the vehicle. This is done with the Service Programming System in TIS2WEB. The installer needs to call the Techline Customer Support Center (TCSC). The TCSC will update the vehicle calibrations in TIS2WEB.
Tool Required
Scan Tool
Service Programming System (SPS-TIS2WEB)
Also Required
Call TCSC (1-800-828-6860) to obtain programming instructions.
Note: You must have the vehicle’s VIN that will be upgraded:
Note: The spare tire is located under the load floor in the rear cargo area.
1. Remove the load floor panel (1) and unscrew the bolt (2) in the center of spare tire. Remove the spare tire (3).
2. Remove the rear sill trim panel (1) by unsnapping the four retainers.
3. Remove the drain plug located at the bottom left hand side of the spare tire compartment.
4. Place the 4 - wire connector of the trailer harness through the drain hole (1) and seat the channel of the grommet (2) in the hole. When the grommet is properly installed it will not pull out of the hole easily.
5. Pull back the bottom of the driver’s side kick panel, there will be a wire harness with a 4 - wire connector at the end. The trailer harness (1) will be plugged into this connector.
6. Route the rest of harness and connect the 4 - wire connector to the vehicle connector.
7. Attach harness with adhesive pad (3) to vehicle.
8. Connect the trailer harness (2) to the harness pigtail (1) that is already mounted on the hitch.
9. Install spare tire, rear trim panel, load floor, and storage compartment cover.
Note: Always unplug your trailer harness from the vehicle trailer harness before backing trailer into water.
Note: Trailer harness installation for 2010 vehicles produced prior to 11/17/2009 only. Programming not required for all others.
Note: Installing this trailer harness system requires programming of the vehicle. This is done with the Service Programming System in TIS2WEB. The installer needs to call the Techline Customer Support Center (TCSC). The TCSC will update the vehicle calibrations in TIS2WEB.
Tool Required
Scan Tool
Service Programming System (SPS-TIS2WEB)
Also Required
Call TCSC (1-800-828-6860) to obtain programming instructions.
Note: You must have the vehicle’s VIN that will be upgraded:
Note: The spare tire is located under the load floor in the rear cargo area.
1. Remove the load floor panel (1) and unscrew the bolt (2) in the center of spare tire. Remove the spare tire (3).
2. Remove the rear sill trim panel (1) by unsnapping the four retainers.
3. Remove the drain plug located at the bottom left hand side of the spare tire compartment.
4. Place the 4 - wire connector of the trailer harness through the drain hole (1) and seat the channel of the grommet (2) in the hole. When the grommet is properly installed it will not pull out of the hole easily.
5. Pull back the bottom of the driver’s side kick panel, there will be a wire harness with a 4 - wire connector at the end. The trailer harness (1) will be plugged into this connector.
6. Route the rest of harness and connect the 4 - wire connector to the vehicle connector.
7. Attach harness with adhesive pad (3) to vehicle.
8. Connect the trailer harness (2) to the harness pigtail (1) that is already mounted on the hitch.
9. Install spare tire, rear trim panel, load floor, and storage compartment cover.
Note: Always unplug your trailer harness from the vehicle trailer harness before backing trailer into water.
CamaroKid91Z
Club Member
Looks like you gotta program the car to account for the installation.... I dont know where your located, but im in Wayne, MI. at a dealership and would be able to do it for you. If I remember correctly, the option for the trailer hitch is supposed to come already pre wired. I would have your brother check the contact on the car and see if it was a dealer installed or factory option, either way it should have been done, if he coughed up the extra loot for the hitch package. Take it back to the dealership and have them do the job correctly and not half ass.
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