Blue Ox BX2227 Installation Instructions Manual

2003-05 honda pilot

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Please read BOTH these Installation Instructions and the General
Instructions before attempting to install or operate this equipment.
1. Blue Ox
towing products and accessories
®
are intended to be installed by Blue Ox
Dealers who are familiar with our products and
have the equipment necessary and knowledge
to do "fit work". When necessary Blue Ox
Dealers can be found at
by contacting our Customer Care
Department at (402) 385-3051.
2. Many Blue Ox
Baseplates are designed to
®
use existing holes and hardware to mount
the baseplate to the towed vehicle. Even
though bolts are there, do not assume they
are adequate for baseplate mounting. Always
use hardware supplied in the hardware kit
and existing hardware specified in the
Baseplate Installation Instructions.
Confirm the towability and pre-towing
procedures for your vehicle with
the owner's manual or contact the
vehicle's manufacturer for specific
towing procedures.
If the front of your vehicle looks different
than this, call us at (402) 385-3051.
2003-05 Honda Pilot
Installation Instructions
®
®
www.blueox.com
or
BX2227
Attachment Tab Height:
Attachment Tab Width:
Bolt Torque Specifications
Torque in Foot-Pounds for Metric Bolts
Bolt Size Grade 8.8 Grade 10.9
6MM
8MM
10MM
12MM
14MM
Bolt Torque Specifications
Torque in Foot-Pounds for Inch Bolts
Bolt Size
Grade 5
1/4"
5/16"
3/8"
7/16"
1/2"
5/8"
WARNING
!
Failure to read and follow these instructions
could result in separation of the towed vehicle
from the tow bar, causing property damage,
loss of towed vehicle, personal injury or death.
Page 1 of 7
25.5"
24"
6
8
16
22
31
40
54
70
89
117
Grade 8
10
14
19
29
33
47
54
78
78
119
154
230
292-6042 Rev. F
2/14/11

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Summary of Contents for Blue Ox BX2227

  • Page 1: Installation Instructions

    Instructions before attempting to install or operate this equipment. 1. Blue Ox towing products and accessories ® Attachment Tab Height: 25.5” are intended to be installed by Blue Ox ® Dealers who are familiar with our products and Attachment Tab Width: 24” have the equipment necessary and knowledge to do “fit work”.
  • Page 2: Parts List

    (In most cases it will be Grade 5, please reference the parts list above). Replacement parts may be ordered through your nearest Blue Ox® Dealer or Distributor, or call our Customer Care Team at (402)385-3051.
  • Page 3 BX2227 2003-05 Honda Pilot Installation Instructions Removable Tabs: Installation Instructions Due to the design of the removable tabs, the RangeFinder II tow bar can not be used. Adapters, except for the BX8833 and the BX88151, can not be used with this baseplate.
  • Page 4 BX2227 2003-05 Honda Pilot Installation Instructions 3. Just forward of the front tire there are two 4. Using the 10MM socket, remove the five metric bolts to remove from the underside of metric bolts from the driver’s side headlight the fascia corner with the 10MM socket. Do assembly, pull assembly forward, unplug this on both sides of the vehicle.
  • Page 5 BX2227 2003-05 Honda Pilot Installation Instructions 7. Using the 12MM socket, remove metric bolts 8. Slide the metal bumper between baseplate from the top and bottom of metal bumper and and frame to align with existing holes. Use the set metal bumper aside to be reinstalled later.
  • Page 6 When demonstrating this to the customer, be are properly plugged in. sure to include all of the Blue Ox packaging and contents. Baseplate Installation is now Complete. Do not substitute other devices if the tow bar Be sure that ALL electrical connections pin and clip are lost.
  • Page 7 2003-05 Honda Pilot Installation Instructions CUSTOMER SERVICE COMMITMENT Blue Ox is committed to providing you with exceptional customer care throughout your lifetime with our products. Our team is here to assist you with any questions you may have regarding the performance of your product.
  • Page 8: General Information

    The illustrations below show the possible arrangements recommended by Blue Ox®. Each permanent baseplate safety cable must have an adequate weight rating for the towing system. The weight rating of the two (2) cables together will not qualify.

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