Vehicle
Frame
Tailpipe
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required:
Fastener Kit: 24852F
Wrenches: 10mm, 13mm, 17mm
Other tools: Spray lubricant, metal shears
Drop exhaust down both sides of vehicle so that muffler heat shields can be
removed and trimmed. See next page for trimming details. Hitch will be installed
after heat shield trimming is done and heat shields are bolted back on vehicle.
Existing weld-nuts in frame, two
places, typical both sides vehicle.
Remove existing 8mm bolts, and replace
with supplied 8mm bolts, typical both sides.
Qty. (2)
M8-1.25 x 55mm Gr. 9.8 Bolt /Washer
1
Qty. (4)
M10-1.25 x 40mm Gr. 8.8 Hex Bolt
2
Qty. (2)
Flat Washer, 3/8"
3
1.
Drop mufflers down both sides of vehicle by removing rubber isolator hangers off of metal pegs from behind and in front of mufflers. Also
drop both rubber isolator hangers supporting exhaust located further forward near rear axle. It helps to spray a lubricant onrubber isolators
to allow them to slide off of metal pegs more easily.
2.
Remove existing 8mm bolts from frame end panels as shown above both sides of vehicle. Return these bolts to owner as they will be
replaced.
3.
It may also help to remove plastic push rivets holding plastic bumper cover both sides on bottom of bumper. Save these as they will be
reinstalled. See picture next page showing detail.
4.
Remove both muffler heat shields attached to bottom of vehicle frame on each side of vehicle. They are attached with (3) bolts per shield.
Save bolts to reinstall shield after trimming. Heat shields must be trimmed and reinstalled before installing hitch.
See pictures on next page for detail on how to trim muffler heat shields.
5.
After heat shields have been trimmed and reinstalled you can now raise hitch in to place. Install supplied 8mm-1.25 bolt/washers through
hitch and into existing weldnuts both sides of vehicle where bolts were removed in Step 2.
6.
Install supplied 10mm-1.25 bolts with flat washers through hitch and through existing holes in frame end panels on both sides of hitch.
Attach supplied conical toothed washers and 10mm hex nuts on these bolts.
7.
Install supplied 10mm-1.25 bolts and conical toothed washers through hitch side arms on both sides of vehicle and into existing weldnuts in
vehicle frame.
8.
Now torque all fasteners from above steps to correct torque specs shown below.
9.
Reinstall muffler isolator hangers removed in Step 1. Remember to reinstall both rubber exhaust hangers further forward near axle.
10.
You are done.
Tighten 8mm-1.25 Gr. 9.8 bolts with torque wrench to 25 Lb.-Ft. (34 N*M)
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 sa fety 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 N ew York, V.E.S.C. Regulation V-5
and SAE J684.
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2010 Cequent Performance Products
Installation Instructions
Bumper
Fascia
EX- 2WD, EXL-2WD & EXL -AWD
Drawbar Kit:
3590
Wiring Access Location: SUV3
Vehicle frame cut away to show detail.
2
4
1
Honda Accord Crosstour
All models including
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle Manufacturer's Rating or
Hitch type
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
Vehicle frame and frame end panel
not shown passenger side of vehicle.
4
2
Vehicle frame
end panel
Qty. (4)
Conical Toothed Washer, 7/16"
4
Qty. (2)
Hex Nut, M10-1.25
5
Another fine Cequent Performance Products hitch
Tighten 10mm-1.25 Gr. 8.8 bolts with torque wrenchto 42 Lb.-Ft. (57 N*M)
Sheet 1 of 6
24852N
Part Numbers:
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
2000 (908 Kg)
5
4
3
2
2-10-10
Form: F205 Rev A 5 -6-05
24852
60268
77224
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
200 (91 Kg)
1
Rev. A