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MAKE/MODEL(S):
MAZDA PROTEGE
PARTS IDENTIFICATION (HARDWARE KIT # KA-8002-033)
A) Hitch Assembly
B) Drawbar (6803)
C)Pull Pin
D)Pin Clip
E) Plastic Cover
F) Reinforcing Bar
(4)
G)Bolt Leader
(4)
TOOLS REQUIRED: torque wrench, ratchets, 10mm and 11/16" socket, extension
INSTRUCTIONS:
INSTALLATION TIP: Using silicon spray to lubricate the muffler rubber insulators will ease removal and installation of the rubber insulators. Beware of the
heat flashing around the muffler because the edges may be sharp.
1. Lower the exhaust by removing rubber muffler shock isolator from frame mounted muffler hanger. There is one on the front and the back of the muffler.
NOTE: FOR 1999 MODELS ONLY
After completing step 1, bend the muffler hanger gusset over 75-90 degrees toward the muffler to prevent the possibility of exhaust rattle. Refer to above
illustration, Figure "B". This procedure is necessary only if the gusset is present.
2. Remove the 6mm bolts that connect pressure relief solenoid bracket to the rear of frame on driver's side.
3. Thread bolt leader (G) onto carriage bolt (1) and insert the bolt leader (G) through hole in the reinforcing plate (F). You should then insert bolt leader (G)
and assembly (1 and F) throught the indicated access hole in the bottom of vehicle frame. You should then carefully pull down through the hole in the
frame (refer to above illustration) until bolt is in position. Remove bolt leader (G).
4. Fasten hitch assembly (A) to vehicle using the appropriate hardware as shown in the above illustration.
5. Tighten all bolts: refer to torque table on instruction sheet.
6. Reinstalll the rubber muffler shock isolators onto the frame mounted muffler hangers.
7. Using the supplied 6mm x 40mm hex bolts (3) and 6mm washers (4) reinstall the pressure relief bracket through the clearance holes supplied in hitch
frame bracket. Insure that when you are tightening the two bolts that you do not crush the rubber cushioning intergral to the bracket.
8. Place drawbar (B) into hitch assembly (A) and insert pull pin (C) into drawbar (B). Use pin clip (D) to secure pull pin (C) in place.
9. The plastic cover (E) should replace drawbar (B) when not in use.
For fit problems call 1-800-461-5595 / Pour assistance au cas de problèmes d'ajustement, appelez 1-800-461-5595
MAX TRAILER WEIGHT / POIDS MAX DE LA REMORQUE 2000 lbs.
Bolt Size
Grandeur des boulons
3/8
7/16
1/2
5/8
3/4
Maximum torque for tab nuts is 38 Ft. Lb.
Warning:
This hitch is designed to safely carry the loads specified. Under no circumstances do we recommend exceeding the towing vehicle
manufacturer's recommended vehicle towing capacties.
Avertissement:
Cet attelage à été crée pour porter sans danger les charges prévues. En au cun cas vous ne devez dépasser les normes de capacités
de remorquage établies par le fabricant de votre véhicule.
THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH CSA STANDARD D-264 / CE PRODUIT SE CONFORME AU STANDARD CSA, D-264
1) Carriage Bolt
2) Flange Nut
3) Hex Bolt
4) Flat Washer
MAX TONGUE WEIGHT / POIDS MAX DU TIMON 200 lbs.
Grade 5 Torque
Dynamométrique
30 Ft. Lb.
54 Ft. Lb.
72 Ft. Lb.
150 Ft. Lb.
245 Ft. Lb.
la dynamométrie maximale pour les écrous avec extension est 38 lb-pi.
7/16" x 1 1/2"
(4)
7/16"
(4)
6mm x 40 mm (2)
6mm
(2)
Metric / Métrique
8 mm
10 mm
12 mm
14 mm
60927
Grade 8.8 Torque
Dynamométrique
18 Ft. Lb.
36 Ft. Lb.
64 Ft. Lb.
103 Ft. Lb.
11/30/01
SW-0927-001