Cequent Performance Products 36530 Installation Instructions

Frame rail
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required: Pull wires (provided), Tin snips, lubricant or
soapy water
Fastener Kit: 36530F
Wrenches: 10mm, 12mm, 13mm,14mm, 17mm,
11-/16", 3/4", and small screwdriver
Drill Bits: ¼" & 1" drill
Vehicle exhaust
hanger bracket
* ½" flat washer to be
used as needed
1 1 1 1
Qty. (2) Hex bolt ½-13 X 1.75 GR5
2 2 2 2
Qty. (2) Conical washer 1/2"
3 3 3 3
Qty. (4) Flat washer 1/2"
4 4 4 4
Qty. (2) Hex nut 1/2"
5 5 5 5
Qty. (2) Carriage bolt 7/16-14 X 1.50 GR5
1. Lower exhaust system at the rubber isolator (4 places). Spraying a lubricant on the metal hanger rod and the rubber isolator helps with removal. Be sure to
Support the exhaust system. Lower the exhaust further by removing the hanger behind the passenger side muffler and the next hanger using a 12mm socket.
2. Loosen the vehicles exhaust, at the hanger brackets, using a 14mm socket (3 places) each side.
3. Remove the heat shield/shields.
4. Temporarily raise the hitch into position, over the exhaust, and loosely install the ½" fasteners to the vehicle hanger brackets. Use the additional ½ flat washer
(*3) as needed due to vehicle variance. Push the forward brackets into place, against the bottom of vehicle frame. If forward hole (both sides) do not align with an
existing vehicle frame hole then mark and center punch the hole location to be drilled using the hitch as a template.
5. Lower hitch and drill 1/4" pilot hole and 1" access hole as needed
6. Feed (items 5 & 6) into the frame rail using the reverse pull wire procedure. Figure 2. Leave pull wires attach.
7. Raise hitch back into position and loosely install the 1/2 fasteners to the vehicle hanger brackets, feed the pull wires through the bracket and install remaining fasteners.
8. Reinstall the heat shield.
9. Tighten all fasteners to the required torque specification.
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, V.E.S.C. Regulation V-5 and
SAE J684.
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Installation Instructions
Fascia
Lexus ES350
Excluding Hybrid Models
(Sold separately)
Drawbar Kit:
36071
Drawbar must be used in the
RISE position only.
*
Heat shield
3 3 3 3
access holes
Figure 1
* (2) optional
(caution wires, fuel lines, etc..).
Tighten all 7/16 GR 5 fasteners with torque wrench to 50 Lb.-Ft. (68 N*M)
Printed in Mexico
3500 LB (1589 Kg) Max Gross Trailer Weight
300 LB (136 Kg) Max Tongue Weight
Frame rail
A. Insert bolt and
Drill the forward
Block into frame
holes. Using
hitch as template
5 5 5 5
6 6 6 6
1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2
3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4
*
3 3 3 3
6 6 6 6
Qty. (2) Spacer
7 7 7 7
Qty. (2) Conical washer 7/16"
8 8 8 8
Qty. (2) Hex nut 7/16-14
9 9 9 9
Qty. (2) Hex bolt M6 X 1.00 X 16mm
Mark and drill the heat shield for the 7/16 carriage bolt.
Tighten all ½ GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 N*M)
Sheet 1 of 3 36530N
Part Numbers:
36530
90227
06154
36921
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer's Rating or
Wiring Access Location: PC3, 4
C. Pull bolt thru
B. Align block on
access hole block
Figure 2
Pull wire Procedure
7 7 7 7
9 9 9 9
8 8 8 8
Item 9 – M6 bolt for
heat shield
10-9-15
Form F206 Rev B 9-17-2012
U-Haul
Rev. C