Rear Mounted Receiver - GMC Defense 2006 Owner's Manual Supplement

Receiver Extension
The receiver extension must be used any time you
use the front receiver.
To install the front receiver extension, do the
following:
1. Remove any debris from the front receiver
opening.
2. Install the extension (A)
3. Install the retaining pin

Rear Mounted Receiver

The vehicle may feature a rear mounted receiver.
You can use the receiver with a power winch
platform or with other accessories. Never use the
rear mounted receiver without the receiver extension.
and line up the hole
in the receiver with the
rear hole of the
extension.
Connect the winch to the platform. Connect the
wiring to the winch disconnect by following the
and spring clip exactly
manufacturer's guidelines.
as the pintle hitch does.
Refer to Pintle Hitch on
If you are using a winch to pull out another vehicle,
page 4-9.
follow the winch manufacturer's guidelines and
observe the following to prevent damage to your
vehicle:
The rear receiver (B) is
located in the rear bumper.
There is a winch power
disconnect (A) located
on the bumper near
the receiver.
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If possible, have your vehicle anchored from
the opposite side of the winch to a solid,
immovable object. When winching from the
rear, use both of the front recovery loops.
4-5