Horizon Global 76926 Instructions D'installation page 4

Installation Instructions
PART NUMBERS: 76926
Bumper beam
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1. Remove taillights - Open tailgate. Remove plastic cover near taillight, using a phillips head screwdriver, remove (2) push-pin rivets holding cover to taillight housing, both sides. Using a 10mm socket, remove (2)
screws from taillight and remove taillight by gently pulling rearward. Disconnect the wiring and set taillight aside, both sides.
2. Remove fascia - a.) Using a flat head screw driver, remove (3) plastic push-pin rivets from along bottom center edge of fascia.
b.) Using a flat head screw driver, remove (1) plastic push-pin rivet from outer bottom edge of fascia near wheel well, both sides.
c.) Using a flat head screw driver, from inside the rear wheel well, remove the top rivet located just below the seam of bumper fascia. (1) per side. Do not remove the bottom (2) rivets from wheel well area.
Note: The factory rivets cannot be reused. Four (4) replacement rivets are supplied, (2) required, (2) spare.
d.) Using a plastic trim tool, starting at the outer ends near wheel well, carefully remove the fascia by gently pulling rearward while releasing the clips holding the fascia.
e.) If equipped, disconnect all wiring harnesses from fascia and carefully set fascia aside.
3. Remove bumper beam – using a 14mm socket with extension, remove (2) M10 flange hex nuts and (4) M10 hex bolts from bumper beam. If equipped, disconnect the blind spot monitor wire from top of bumper
beam. Set bumper beam aside. Keep hex flange nuts for hitch installation. Return factory hex bolts and bumper beam to vehicle owner. See Figure 1.
4. Apply sealant - apply silicone sealant to both hitch bracket mounting surfaces. See Figure 2.
Install Hitch and Bumper beam - NOTE: Apply blue thread locker to all fasteners. Raise the hitch into position, inserting the tabs into the frame rail. Fish wire 7/16" carriage bolts ①and spacers ② into place
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through the hole in the side plate and out the bottom of the frame rail, attach 7/16 flat washers ③ , lock washers ④, and nuts ⑤onto the carriage bolts See Figure 1. Install the bumper over the hitch, loosely
install (2) M10 nuts ⑨ and 3/8" conical washers (teeth side toward hitch) ⑧ onto the studs, and (4) M10 hex bolts ⑦ and 3/8"conical washers ⑧ into weld nuts in end panel. If equipped, reconnect blind spot
monitor wire to top of bumper.
6. Tighten all M10-1.25 CL8.8 fasteners with torque wrench to 42 Lb.-Ft. (57 N*M)
7. Trim fascia –Locate the center of the fascia. Using a tape measure, marker, and utility knife, cut a notch in the bottom of fascia approximately 8'' wide by 6" tall. See Figure 3. Note: Be sure area is clear of all
electrical wiring before trimming. Slightly bend up the metal tab on end panel near right-hand side chain bracket. Push-pin rivet will not be reinstalled to this metal tab.
8. Reinstall fascia – Reconnect all wiring first. Then reinstall the fascia using original push-pin rivets removed in step 2. Next, using a plastic rivet gun, install (1) rivet to hold fascia at the rear wheel well location
removed in step 2.
9. Reinstall taillights – reinstall taillights and taillight covers using original fasteners and reconnect all wiring removed in step 3.
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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Existing M10-1.25 Stud
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Proper torque is needed to keep the hitch secure to the vehicle when towing.
Qty. (2) Bolt
M12x1.75x100 mm, CL10.9
Qty. (2) Flat Washer 7/16''
Qty. (2) Prevailing Torque Nut
M12x1.75, CL10
Qty. (1) Warning Card
Qty. (2) Warning Label
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Kink pullwire to keep spacer
independent of bolt
Fasteners
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typical
both sides
Sheet 4 of 30
Fastener Kit: 76926F
① Qty. (2) Carriage bolt
7/16-14 x 1.50" Gr5
② Qty. (2) Spacer
.106"x.88"x 2"
③ Qty. (2) Flatwasher 7/16"
④ Qty. (2) Lockwasher 7/16"
⑤ Qty. (2) Hex Nut 7/16-14
⑥ Qty. (2) Wire pull 7/16-14
⑦ Qty. (4) Hex Bolt
M10x1.25x35 Cl8.8
⑧ Qty. (6) Conical washer 3/8"
⑨ Qty. (2) Hex Nut M10-1.25
⑩ Qty. (4) Plastic Rivets
(2 Required)
Always wear SAFETY GLASSES
when installing hitch
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