Always wear SAFETY GLASSES
when installing hitch
3. Remove fascia – (a) Using T25 torx bit, remove (4) screws from rear bottom fascia.
(b) Using T25 torx bit and 10 mm socket, remove (1) screw and (1) plastic flange nut from wheel well liner, both sides.
(c) Using plastic trim tools, remove the lower part of wheel well trim by unclipping the tabs from fascia and gently pulling it o utward,
both sides.
(d) Using T25 torx bit, remove (3) screws located vertically in the upper area behind the wheel well liner and (1) screw behind wheel
well trim, both sides.
(e) Open lift gate. Using T25 torx bit, remove (2) round plastic screws near trunk weather seal. Remove rear cargo flooring.
(f) Using panel removal tool, remove scuff plate by unclipping the tabs and pulling it upward. Using 10 mm socket, remove (2) fla nge
nuts from two recessed bumper fascia studs under scuff plate covered by rubber plug, see Figure 2.
(g) Remove driver side interior panel. Unclip (2) wiring harness if present. Behind insulation material, using 10 mm socket, remo ve (1)
flange nut bumper fascia stud inside the compartment. Repeat same steps on passenger side but DO NOT remove any w iring
harness.
(h) Using plastic trim panel tool, remove the fascia starting at the outer edges near wheel wells, and gently pulling the fascia.
4. Remove bumper beam – Using 16 mm socket, remove (8) M10 factory bolts from bumper beam and cross bar above bumper beam.
Return bumper beam and cross bar to owner.
5. Install hitch –Use silicone sealant to seal around the opening on the end panel both sides, see Figure 3. Raise the hitch into position
and loosely install (8) existing factory M10 bolts to the hitch, see Figure 1.
6. Tighten all M10 fasteners with torque wrench to 53 Lb.-Ft. (72 N*M).
7. Reinstall all fasteners, wiring harness, panels, rubber plugs, scuff plate,, wheel well trim, and fascia removed in Step 1.
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 cu t 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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Proper torque is needed to keep the hitch secure to the vehicle when towing.
Sheet 4 of 15
76911N
5-21-21
Rev. B