Cequent Performance Products 45517 Instructions D'installation page 3

Always wear SAFETY GLASSES
when installing hitch
Fasteners - Typical
both sides
Existing Nuts
Attachment
12
Bar
Frame
Bumper
Bracket
Existing Bumper Brace
2001-2007 Only
Hitch Figure 2
1. Lower spare tire to make installation easier. (not required)
2. Remove the bottom M14 bolts at the end of the frame that helps attach the bumper brackets.
3. Remove the side M12 nuts and bolt plates at the end of the frame. Keep these for re-installation later.
Bumper brackets still has one bolt per side and will not move.
4. If installing on a 2001–07 model loosen the nuts at the bumper end of the bumper brace to allow the brace to swing away from the frame.
5. Raise hitch into position and loosely install the M14 coarse thread fasteners (Item 6,4,and 7) into the weld nut in the bumper bracket.
6. Place attachment bar as shown and loosely bolt to hitch.
7. If equipped with bumper braces, swing them back into position and reinstall bolt plates removed in step 3. See figure 2.
8. Install and tighten all of the fasteners as shown in figure 1.
VEHICLE WITHOUT BUMPER – Use the extra 1/4 x 1-1/2 x 2 blocks (item 3) and a M14 x 2.0 class 10 nut (not provided) in place of weld nut,
and (4) M12 x 1.75 x 35mm bolts class 10.9, (8) washers, (4) lock washers and (4) nuts (not provided) in place of the existing bolt plates.
9. Raise spare tire if lowered.
10. Tighten all M14 x 2.0 fasteners with torque wrench to 115 Lb.-Ft. (156 N*M)
11. Tighten all M14 x 1.5 fasteners with torque wrench to 145 Lb.-Ft. (201 N*M)
12. Tighten all M12 x 1.75 fasteners with torque wrench to 92 Lb.-Ft. (125 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
1
PART NUMBERS: 45517, 45717
2
Conical Washer
Teeth side
Existing
Against hitch
Bolt Plate
3
4
10 9
5
7
Rear
4
Figure 1
Proper torque is needed to keep the hitch secure to the vehicle when towing.
1
2
1
3
2
4
5
6
Existing
7
Nuts
8
11
9
8
10
3
11
4
12
5
6
Sheet 3 of 9 45517N
Fastener Kit: 45517F
Hex bolt (Fine thread)
(2)
M14-1.50 x 45mm CL10.9
Block
(2)
3/8 x 1.50 x 3.00
Block
(4)
1/4 x 1.50 x 2.00
Lock washer
(4)
9/16"
Hex nut (Fine thread)
(2)
M14-1.50 CL10
Hex bolt (Coarse thread)
(2)
M14-2.00 x 45mm CL10.9
Block
(2)
3/8 x 1.50 x 2.00
Hex bolt
(2)
M12-1.75 x 45mm CL10.9
Lock washer
(2)
1/2"
Hex nut
(2)
M12-1.75 CL10
Washer conical
(2)
1/2"
(2) Attachment Bar
6-15-16 Rev. A