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Always wear SAFETY GLASSES
when installing hitch
Access Hole
①
②
Pull wire
③
④
Fasteners
typical
Figure 1
both sides
1. Remove Underbody Panel - Using a 7mm socket, remove (16) screws and flat screwdriver to remove (2) push-pin fastener and remove panel.
2. Enlarge Access Hole - Using die grinder with rotary tool bit, enlarge Access Hole enough to fit head of carriage bolt and block, both sides. See Figure 1.
3. Trim Underbody Panel - using a tape measure, painter's tape, marker, and utility knife, measure, mark, and cut a notch in rearward center of Underbody Panel, 3-1/2'' wide
by 2-1/2", See Figure 2.
4. Trim Bumper Fascia - measure, mark, and cut a notch in bottom center of Bumper Fascia approximately 3-1/2'' wide by 2-5/8" deep. See Figure 3.
NOTE: Be aware of Hands-Free Antenna and any wiring inside fascia. DO NOT cut into any wiring.
5. Install fasteners – Feed coiled end of pull wire through rearmost mounting hole bottom of frame and out of Access Hole, both sides. Attach 1/2" carriage bolts and 1/4"
spacer blocks to pull wires and pull the fasteners into position. Leave pull wires attached. Repeat process for forward attachment holes. See Figure 1.
6. Install hitch – Raise hitch into position and feed the pull wires through mounting holes in hitch. With bolts and hitch in position, remove pull wires and loosely install the
conical washers and hex nuts onto carriage bolts, (4) places (2 per side). Torque fasteners to specifications below.
7. Tighten all 1/2-13 Gr5 fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft. ( 102 N*M)
8. Reinstall Underbody Panel – Using factory fasteners, reinstall the trimmed underbody panel 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 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: 76645, 84645, CQT76645
3-1/2"
Conical Washer
Teeth side
Against hitch
Figure 2. - Underbody Panel
①
②
③
④
2-1/2"
L C
of Panel
3-1/2"
Area to Trim
Figure 3. - Bottom View
vehicle when towing. For additional security, thread locker
can be used on all fasteners.
Sheet 3 of 9
Fastener Kit: 76645F
Carriage Bolt
①
Qty. (4)
1/2-13 x 1.75 Gr5
Spacer block
②
Qty. (4)
1/4 x 1.00 x 3.00
③
Qty. (4) Conical Washer 1/2
④
Qty. (4) Hex nut 1/2-13 GR5
⑤
Qty. (4) Pull wire 1/2
Bumper Fascia
2-5/8"
L C
of Vehicle
Proper torque is needed to keep the hitch secure to the
76645N
6-21-24
Rev. B
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