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Always wear SAFETY GLASSES
when installing hitch
Frame rail
Fasteners
typical
Figure 1
both sides
Conical washer
teeth side
against hitch
1.
Remove underbody panel: If applicable, using M7 socket and screwdriver remove the screws and plastic push rivets that hold the underbody panel in place. Remove the underbody panel
between the mufflers. Return to vehicle owner or trim to fit and reinstall. Note: Extensive trimming would be required.
2.
Lower Exhaust – Using a 10mm socket remove the bolt from the exhaust hanger on the outboard side of the framerail, push hanger up and outward to remove from the framerail. Using
exhaust hanger removal pliers, remove the rubber exhaust hanger near the rear differential. Be sure to support the exhaust to prevent damage. Set fasteners aside for reinstallation.
3.
Remove heat shields - Using a 10mm socket remove the nuts holding the heat shield, using a 7mm socket remove the screw holding the heat shield to the wheel well liner, remove the heat
shield. Cut a 1.5" hole forward of the forward attachment in the heat shield to clear the middle fastener for the hitch, see Fig. 2. Set fasteners aside for reinstallation.
4.
Remove M16 bumper bolt – Using a 21mm socket remove the bumper bolt from the bottom of the framerail. Set aside for reinstallation.
5.
Remove rearmost fascia fasteners – Remove the plastic push rivets from the rearmost lower edge of the fascia. Set fasteners aside for reinstallation.
6.
Trim fascia – Check for sensors, wires etc. on the inside of fascia prior to trimming. Find the center of the fascia and trim the vehicle fascia per Fig. 3. *Dimension are approximate.
7.
Install hitch – Using the supplied pullwires
sure weldnuts are free from rust and debris. Raise the hitch into position and align holes in hitch bracket to the frame rail weldnuts guiding the pullwire ends through holes in the hitch bracket
and loosely reinstall the M16 bumper bolts removed in step 4. Remove pullwires, install conical washers
8.
Tighten all M16 fasteners with torque wrench to 146 Ft.Lb. (198 N*M), 1/2" fasteners to 75 Ft.Lb. (102 N*M)
Proper torque is needed to keep the hitch secure to the vehicle when towing.
9.
Reinstall modified heat shields – Reinstall the modified heat shields back into place over the hitch bracket using all fasteners removed earlier. Reinstall fascia fasteners.
10. Reinstall exhaust – Raise exhaust back into position and reinstall all exhaust hangers and fascia fasteners.
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
PART NUMBERS: 36787, 06194, CQT36787
①②
forward
attachment
M16 Bumper
Bolt
install the carriage bolts ①and spacers ② into the vehicle frame through the forward attachment, see Fig. 4, leave pullwires attached. Make
5"
Figure 2
5"
Kink pullwire to keep spacer independent of
3.25"
A. Insert bolt and
Figure 3
(teeth side toward hitch) and nuts
Sheet 3 of 33
36787NP
Fastener Kit: 36787F
①
Qty. (2)
Carr. Bolt ½-13x1.50"
GR5
②
Qty. (2)
Spacer .250"x1"x 3"
Part #: 3022
Qty. (2)
Conical washer 1/2"
Part #: 01292008
Qty. (2)
Hex nut
1/2'', GR5
Qty. (2)
Pullwire 1/2''– 13
Part #: 5482
⑤
bolt
B. Align block
C. Pull bolt
Block into
on
thru block
frame
access hole
Figure 4
, see Figure 1.
8-8-19
Rev. A
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