Cequent Performance Products 36528 Instructions D'installation

Frame rail
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required:
Lubricant or soapy water, Flashlight
Fastener Kit: 36528F
Wrenches: 11/16, 3/4
Drill Bits: None
Bumper rail
Feed fastener thru
Access hole
Kink pull wire to keep
spacer independent of bolt
Note: sort hardware prior to hitch installation to confirm 1/2" & 7/16"
conical washer are kept with coordinated 1/2" & 7/16" bolts
CAUTION: Some models may have a wire harness on top of frame rail. Be careful not to damage lines when installing hitch.
1 1 1 1
Qty. (2) Carriage bolt 7/16-14 X 1.50 GR5
2 2 2 2
Qty. (2) Spacer 7/8 X 3 X 1/4
3 3 3 3
Qty. (2) Conical washer 7/16 (smaller diameter)
4 4 4 4
Qty. (2) Hex nut 7/16-14
Recommend (2) people for installation.
1. Lower exhaust system at the rubber isolator (4). Spraying a lubricant or soapy water on the metal hanger rod and the rubber isolator helps with
removal. Do not let the exhaust drop, support the exhaust during installation.
2. Feed spacers and carriage bolts into position using the pull wires provided to the forward holes in each frame rail. Leave pull wire attached.
Note: It is much easier if bolt and spacer are not engaged while inserting them into frame, refer to illustration.
3. Raise the hitch into position one side at a time. Raise both hitch brackets over the exhaust while feeding one hitch bar under the fascia, raise the
bracket over the rubber isolator, and swing the opposite side bracket over the isolator while shifting the hitch to one side. Feed the remaining bar
under the fascia (it might be necessary to gently pull the fascia out for additional clearance). Push the hitch up against the bumper rail. Bend
heat shield if needed for installation.
4. Feed the pull wires through the slots of the bracket. Shift the bracket into location as shown. Pull the fasteners though the bracket. Remove one
pull wire at a time (being careful not to push the fasteners into the frame rail) and attach the conical washer and hex nut as shown. Repeat with
remaining fastener. Hand tighten only at this time.
5. Place the bolt plates on top of the bumper rails, access to bumper rail on the outside of the rails(as shown), use caution not to knock bolt plates
back down unto you.
6. Install the hex bolts and conical washers into the bolt plate. Do not completely tighten.
7. Center the hitch on the vehicle.
8. Torque all fasteners to specifications shown below.
9. Reinstall exhaust.
Tighten all 7/16-14 GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 50 Lb.-Ft. (68 N*M) -Tighten all ½-13 GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 50 Lb.-Ft. (68 N*M)
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
Bumper rail
Fascia
(Sold separately)
Drawbar Kit:
Drawbar must be used in the
Rise position only.
Frame rail
8 8 8 8
Bumper rail
this slot
Hitch bar
Frame rail
Mazda CX-5
36063
3500 LB (1589 Kg) Max Gross Trailer Weight
300 LB (136 Kg) Max Tongue Weight
Rubber isolator
8 8 8 8
6 6 6 6
7 7 7 7
Note: Fasteners typical
both sides
5 5 5 5
Qty. (2) Pull wire 7/16
6 6 6 6
Qty. (4) Bolt ½-13 X 5.00 GR5
7 7 7 7
Qty. (4) Conical washer ½
8 8 8 8
Qty. (2) Bolt plate
Sheet 1 of 3
Part Numbers:
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer's Rating or
Wiring Access Location: SUV3, 4
Hitch bracket
Access hole
1 1 1 1
bottom of
2 2 2 2
frame rail
36528N 10-9-15
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
36528
90229
06944
Vehicle forward
3 3 3 3
4 4 4 4
Rev. C