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Attachment Tab Width: 19"
Please read BOTH these Installation Instructions and the General Information sheet prior to
1. Blue Ox
towing products and accessories are
®
intended to be installed by Blue Ox
who are familiar with our products and have the
equipment and knowledge necessary to do "fit
work". If needed, Blue Ox
at
www.blueox.com
Service 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 the hardware
supplied in the hardware kit and existing hardware
as specified in the installation instructions.
If the front of your vehicle looks different than
this, please contact us at (402)385-3051.
Reference your vehicle owner's
manual for manufacturer's towing
specifications.
292-2600 Rev R
www.blueox.com
for the latest version of these installation instructions.
installing or operating this equipment.
Dealers
®
Dealers can be found
®
or by contacting our Technical
BX1656
2004-12 Chevy Colorado
2004-12 GMC Canyon
Installation Instructions
Serial Number
Bolt Torque Specifications
Torque in Foot-Pounds for Inch Bolts
Bolt Size
1/4"
5/16"
3/8"
7/16"
1/2"
5/8"
3/4"
Bolt Torque Specifications
Torque in Foot-Pounds for Metric Bolts
Bolt Size
6MM
8MM
10MM
12MM
14MM
16MM
18MM
!
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.
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Grade 5
Grade 8
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33
54
78
119
154
230
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Grade 8.8
Grade 10.9
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16
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161
222
WARNING
14
29
47
78
8
22
40
70
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230
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Summary of Contents for Blue Ox BX1656
- Page 1 1. Blue Ox towing products and accessories are ® Bolt Torque Specifications intended to be installed by Blue Ox Dealers ® Torque in Foot-Pounds for Inch Bolts who are familiar with our products and have the equipment and knowledge necessary to do “fit...
- Page 2 BX1656 2004-12 Chevy Colorado 2004-12 GMC Canyon Installation Instructions Instruction Notes: The grille, metal bumper and belly pan are removed and reinstalled for the baseplate installation. The tow hooks (if equipped) are removed and not reinstalled. Some drilling and trimming is required.
- Page 3 (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. Failing to follow and/ or altering these installation instructions in either installation or required equipment will void the manufacturer’s warranty.
- Page 4 BX1656 2004-12 Chevy Colorado 2004-12 GMC Canyon Installation Instructions 1. Push down on the four (4) retainer clips to 2. Pry the upper edge of the grill corners release the grille. forward to release the tabs from the metal clips. Do this on both sides of the vehicle.
- Page 5 BX1656 2004-12 Chevy Colorado 2004-12 GMC Canyon Installation Instructions 5. Remove the four (4) bolts from the belly 6. Using the 15MM socket, remove two pan using the 13MM socket, pull the belly (2) bolts from the top side of the metal pan down to remove.
- Page 6 BX1656 2004-12 Chevy Colorado 2004-12 GMC Canyon Installation Instructions 9. Hold up the baseplate up and align with 10. Using the baseplate template, drill the the existing tow hook holes. Insert 1/2”-13 lower hole into the frame with the 17/32”...
- Page 7 Also, as a commitment to our customers, should you visit our factory, you can stay at our full service Blue Ox® campground at no charge along with enjoying a factory tour. Again, thank you for being our customer and for the confidence you have shown in the performance of our products.
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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. - Page 9 BLUE OX ORIGINAL PURCHASERS THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Automatic Equipment Manufacturing Company (“Automatic”) warrants to the original (first) retail purchaser that this product, manufactured by Automatic, shall be free from defect in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of three years from the date of delivery.
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