Cequent Performance Products 24878 Instructions D'installation

Frame
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required:
Fastener Kit: 24878F
Wrenches/Sockets: 11/16"
Drill Bits: None
Other Tools: Socket extension
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Carriage Bolt, 7/16"-14 x 1-1/2", Gr. 5
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Block, 1/8" x 7/8" x 3", with square hole
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Conical Toothed Washer, 7/16"
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Remove (3) exhaust isolators from driver's side vehicle. See photo's next page. Allow muffler to drop down so that hitch can be
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rotated above muffler and against frame. Axle will keep exhaust from falling to far. See Pictures 1-3 next page.
Using Bolt Leaders install 7/16" carriage bolts and blocks up through larger diameter hole in bottom of vehicle frame and back
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down through smaller attachment holes in bottom of frame both sides. See diagram above. Then install 7/16" carriage bolts and
blocks up through large diameter hole and back down through the same hole bottom of frame both sides of vehicle.
See Picture 4 next page.
3. Pushing muffler outward raise hitch into position above exhaust. Locate hitch brackets on bottom of frame, being careful to guide
bolts and Bolt Leaders through slots in hitch side brackets.
4. Pull ends of carriage bolts through vehicle frame and hitch brackets and loosely install conical toothed washers and hex nuts.
Make sure carriage bolts engage with square hole in block as you pull bolts through frame. Note: On RS models there will be
some deformation of the fascia.
Slide hitch towards passenger's side of vehicle as far as it will go. Torque nuts to specs below. Reattach exhaust isolators.
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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
Chevrolet Sonic 5 Door Hatchback
All models including LS, LT, LZ & RS
Fascia
(Sold separately)
Drawbar Kit:
How to Fish-Wire
Insert large coiled end of Bolt Leader
through large attachment hole in bottom
of frame and out through smaller
attachment hole. Insert coiled end
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through block and screw on to bolt. You
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are now ready to pull assembly through
frame and leave ends of Bolt Leaders
sticking out a couple of inches.
Insert fish-wired bolt and block into
smaller hole first. Typical both sides of
Tighten 7/16"-Gr.5 Carriage Bolts with torque wrench to 50 Lb.-Ft. (68 N*M)
3590
vehicle frame.
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5 Qty. (4)
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Part Numbers:
24878 , 60295, 77265
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer's Rating or
2000 LB (908 Kg) Max Gross Trailer Weight
200 LB (90.8 Kg) Max Tongue Weight
Wiring Access Location: PC3, PC4
Vehicle frames
cut-away to show detail
Fasteners typical,
both sides of vehicle.
This is a magnified
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view of a Bolt Leader
Hex Nut, 7/16" Gr. 2
7/16" Bolt Leader
Another Fine Cequent Performance Products hitch
24878N 10-07-15
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Rev. C