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Rigid Hitch R3-0378 Manual

Class 3 trailer hitch for honda odyssey

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CLASS 3 TRAILER HITCH
R3-0378
Honda Odyssey
HITCH RATING: 3,500 LBS WEIGHT CARRYING, 350 LBS TONGUE WEIGHT / 5,000 LBS WEIGHT DISTRIBUTING, 500 LBS TONGUE WEIGHT.
WARNING: CONSULT VEHICLE OWNERS MANUAL FOR TOWING RECOMMENDATIONS. DO NOT EXCEED VEHICLE'S RECOMMENDED TOWING
CAPACITY. THIS PRODUCT IS DESIGNED FOR TRAILER TOWING ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE.
NOTE: INSTALL PARTS LOOSELY UNTIL ALL ATTACHMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO VEHICLE
1.
Lower the vehicle exhaust.
2.
Raise the hitch into position and loosely attach (2) 12mm hex bolts into
existing weld nuts in each side frame rail, using a 1/2" conical washer under
the head of each bolt.
3.
Use the hitch as a template to drill the 1/2" forward most hole on the
passenger side frame rail, and enlarge the forward most mounting hole in the
driver's side frame rail with 1/2" drill.
4.
Insert a 1/2-13 x 1-3/4" carriage bolt and block plate into each frame rail
through the access hole just forward of the hitch side plates and down into
the forward most attachment hole drilled in step 3 above. Secure each
carriage bolt with a 1/2-13 heavy hex nut and 1/2" conical washer provided.
5.
Tighten all fasteners to the appropriate torque specifications.
6.
Re-install the vehicle exhaust.
TIGHTEN ALL FASTENERS TO THE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS SHOWN BELOW
Hardware Package:
BOLT TIGHTENING TORQUE (LB-FT)
BOLT SIZE TORQUE
25 LB FT
3/8"
7/16"
50 LB FT
1/2"
60 LB FT
3/4"
120 LB FT
(4) M12 x 1.25 x 35mm hex bolts
(6) 1/2" conical washers
(2) 1/2-13 x 1-3/4" carriage bolts
GIVE THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET TO VEHICLE OWNER
BOLT SIZE TORQUE
8MM
20 LB FT
10MM
38 LB FT
12MM
68 LB FT
TOOLS REQUIRED:
DRILLS: 1/2"
WRENCHES: 7/8", 19mm
(2) 1/4 x 1 x 2" sq. hole block plates
(2) 1/2-13 heavy hex nuts
(1) 1/2" fish wire
THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH SAFETY
SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
FOR SAE AND VESC REGULATION V-5
FOR CONNECTING DEVICES AND
TOWING SYSTEMS. DO NOT MODIFY
THIS PRODUCT. INSTALL ONLY ON
SPECIFIED VEHICLES IN GOOD
CONDITION.
3301 WEST BURNSVILLE PARKWAY
BURNSVILLE, MN 55337
REV.
3/10

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Summary of Contents for Rigid Hitch R3-0378

  • Page 1 CLASS 3 TRAILER HITCH TOOLS REQUIRED: R3-0378 DRILLS: 1/2" Honda Odyssey WRENCHES: 7/8", 19mm HITCH RATING: 3,500 LBS WEIGHT CARRYING, 350 LBS TONGUE WEIGHT / 5,000 LBS WEIGHT DISTRIBUTING, 500 LBS TONGUE WEIGHT. WARNING: CONSULT VEHICLE OWNERS MANUAL FOR TOWING RECOMMENDATIONS. DO NOT EXCEED VEHICLE'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY.
  • Page 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: DO NOT EXCEED PRODUCT RATING OR TOW VEHICLE LAMP LOAD RATING, WHICHEVER IS LOWER APPLICATIONS WIRING LOCATION GUIDE SUVS, MINI & FULL-SIZED VANS ( S ) Make Model Representative vehicle shown below Honda Odyssey S3 - Behind driver side rear access panel CUSTOM WIRING CONNECTOR NOTICE...
  • Page 3 INSTALLATION / SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Step 1 Step 7 Locate vehicle battery on the driver side under the Locate a suitable grounding point near the connector such as hood and disconnect the negative battery terminal. an existing screw with nut in the vehicle frame or drill a 3/32" pilot hole for the provided screw.

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