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Always wear SAFETY GLASSES
when installing hitch
End panel
(6X) 10MM
FACTORY NUTS
Authorized Drawbar Kit:
3593 (Sold Separately)
Drawbar must be used in
the RISE position only.
Note: If vehicle's rear fascia does not come with a bottom panel door as shown in Figure 2, please consider obtaining one from dealership.
1.
Remove trunk side panels - Inside the trunk, use plastic trim tools to open up driver side panels to gain access to taillight. Repeat step for passenger side. By hand, remove (2) plastic trunk
stops on top of the taillights by turning counterclockwise.
2.
Remove taillights – Inside the trunk, unplug the wiring harnesses from the taillight behind driver side panel. Using 8mm socket remove (2) nuts securing the taillight to the vehicle of the
trunk and remove. Gently remove taillight and set aside. Use a 10mm socket to remove (1) screw after removing taillight. Repeat steps for passenger side.
3.
Loosen wheel well liner – Using a flathead screwdriver and T25 bit separate the driver side wheel well liner from the rear fascia by removing (3) plastic rivets and (1) torx screw inside the rear
wheel fender. Repeat steps for passenger side.
4.
Partially loosen rear underbody appearance panel - Disconnect the bottom of the fascia and appearance panel from the vehicle body. Use a flathead screwdriver to dislodge (2) plastic
covers. Next, remove (7) screws from the appearance panel. On some models an 8th screw is present. Pull down the rear appearance panel to gain access to this screw.
5.
Remove rear bumper fascia - Use plastic trim tools to remove the fascia starting at the outer edges near the wheel wells and gently pull the fascia. Carefully set the fascia aside for
reinstallation. Disconnect any wiring harness if present.
6.
Partially remove sensor – Using 10mm socket remove (5) screws from sensor on top of impact bar. Let the sensor hang down to gain access to impact bar base plates. Save screws for later
reinstallation.
7.
Remove impact bar – Using 15mm socket remove the nuts securing the impact bar. Depending on your vehicle model there may be six or eight nuts. Save the nuts for the hitch installation.
Remove impact bar and return to owner.
8.
Install hitch – Raise hitch into position. Loosely tighten factory nuts to hitch, see Figure 1.
9.
Tighten all 10mm fasteners with torque wrench to 38 Lb.-Ft. (52 N*M).
10. Remove bottom panel - Use flathead screwdriver to remove (2) screws to gain access then remove plastic panel, see Figure 2.
11. Reinstall the fascia, plastic sensor piece, wiring harness, underbody appearance panel, fasteners, wheel liners and taillights removed in Step 1-6.
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: 25005, 78298, CQT25005
(6X) 10MM
FACTORY STUDS
Figure 1
Proper torque is needed to keep the hitch secure to the vehicle when towing.
Figure 2
Sheet 3 of 18
25005NP
3-4-22
Rev. A
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