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Always wear SAFETY GLASSES
when installing hitch
Frame rail
Figure 3
1.
Loosen wheel well liners - use 8 mm and 10 mm socket to remove (3) screws and (1) plastic flange nut from wheel well liners each side.
2.
Enlarge access hole – peel off (3) plastic covers from holes on the frame rails each side, see Figure 2. Locate the rearmost hole and use die grinder to enlarge the hole size big
enough to feed the bolt and spacer each side, see Figure 2. NOTE: for the models with factory tow hook, use 21 mm socket to remove M14 bolts in these locations and save them for
reinstallation
3.
Lower exhaust hanger and caulk removal – use 13 mm socket to remove (1) bolt from exhaust hanger each side and lower the muffler temporarily, see Figure 2. Use a support or
bungee cord to keep muffler from getting damaged. Use utility knife to remove caulk near rear mounting holes, see Figure 3. Bend down or cut off the legs of exhaust hanger
bracket both sides for easier installation, see Figure 3.
4.
Hitch installation - fishwire the carriage bolts ① and spacers ② into frame through rearmost enlarged hole and leave pull wires attached, see Figure 4. Raise hitch into position
and carefully slide it over exhaust hanger (passenger side first). Feed pull wires previously installed through bracket holes. Remove pull wires and loosely install conical washer ③
and hex nut ④ to the hitch, see Figure 1. NOTE: for the models with factory tow hook, loosely secure the factory M14 bolts to the hitch attachment holes.
5.
Tighten all 1/2'' fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 N*M) and all M14 fasteners to 115 Lb.-Ft. (156 N*M) .
6.
Reinstall exhaust hangers and all fasteners removed from wheel well liners in Step 1.
Note: check hitch frequently, making sure all fasteners and ball are properly tightened. If hitch is removed, plug all holes in trunk pan or other body panels to prevent entry of water and exhaust fumes. A hitch or ball which has been damaged should be removed and replaced.
Observe safety precautions when working beneath a vehicle and wear eye protection. Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch. This product complies with safety specifications and requirements for connecting devices and towing systems of the state of New York,
Installation Instructions
PART NUMBERS: 76144, 84144, CQT76144
Fasteners
typical
both sides
Conical washer
Rear
teeth side
against hitch
Figure 1
A. Insert bolt and
Block into frame
①
②
①②
③④
③
④
B. Align block on
C. Pull bolt
access hole
thru block
Figure 4
Fastener Kit: 76144F
①
Qty. (6)
Carriage bolt
½"-13 x 1.75 GR5
②
Qty. (6)
Spacer
.250 x 1.0 x 2.0
Part #: 5121
③
Qty. (6)
Conical washer
1/2''
Part #: 01292008
④
Qty. (6)
Hex nut
½-13 GR5
⑤
Qty. (6)
Pull wire
½-13
Part #: 5482
Figure 2
Exhaust
enlargement
hanger bolt
Proper torque is needed to keep the hitch
secure to the vehicle when towing.
Hole
location
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