Vehicle Frame
Hitch Shown In
Proper Position
Equipment Required:
Fastener Kit: 51203F
Wrenches: 13mm, 15mm, 18mm
Drill Bits: None
Existing M12 Bolt
Existing M10 Bolt
Note: Uses all existing
Bolts on Vehicle
Lower exhaust by removing bolt which attaches rearmost hanger bracket to passenger's side frame rail. Retain bolt for
1.
reinstallation.
Snap plastic loom in place over Air Conditioning line on Passenger's side near bolt if present. See Figure 2 above.
2.
Remove existing bolts from frame rails as shown in Figure 2, (3) on driver's side, (2) on passenger's side and retain for hitch
3.
installation.
Remove plastic rivet holding plastic mud flap to Driver's side frame. May have to trim plastic after Step (4). You will not
4.
reinstall plastic rivet.
5.
Raise hitch into position as shown in Figure 1 and attach with existing bolts removed in step 2. Hand tighten.
Push hitch towards driver's side, so that passenger's side bracket is up against trunk pan, and tighten fasteners to
6.
specifications below.
7.
Raise exhaust back into position and reinstall bolt removed in step 1.
Note: Rotating exhaust hanger bracket before tightening will add clearance between side bracket and exhaust.
Tighten all M10 CL10.9 fasteners with torque wrench to 53 Lb.-Ft. (72 N*M)
Tighten all M12 CL10.9 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.
2011, 2012 Cequent Performance Products
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Installation Instructions
Chrysler Town & Country
Dodge Grand Caravan
Fascia
Plastic mud flap in this
area. Remove plastic rivet
holding mud flap to frame.
Hitch must contact metal
frame. May have to trim
corner of plastic mud flap
after installing hitch.
Do not reinstall rivet.
Weldnuts
Figure 1
VW Routan
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer's Rating or
Hitch type
Weight Distributing
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
Wiring Access Location: SUV1, SUV2
Driver's Side
Frame Rail
Remove Bolt
Figure 2
Sheet 1 of 3
Part Numbers:
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
4000 (1816 Kg.)
4000 (1816 Kg.)
Centerline of
Vehicle
Plastic loom,
magnified view
Attention:
On some vehicles
air-conditioning lines
are very close to this
attachment. Be careful
not to damage lines when
installing hitch.
Existing M12 Bolt
Existing M10 Bolt
51203N
2-1-12
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
51203
97203
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
400 (182 Kg.)
400 (182 Kg.)
Passenger's
Side Frame
Rail
A.C. line,
some models
Remove
Bolt
Rev. B