Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required:
Fastener Kit: 45293F
Wrenches: 18mm, 21mm
Drill Bits: NONE
FRAME
Figure 2
1
Qty. (6)
Bolt – M14 x 1.5 x 45mm CL 10.9 (fine thread)
2
Qty. (2)
Block – 3/8 x 1-1/2 x 3
3
Qty. (6)
Washer – 5/8" conical
4
Qty. (6)
Nut – M14 x 1.5 CL10
5
Qty. (2)
Bolt – M14 x 2.0 x 45mm CL 10.9 (course thread)
1. Remove the bottom M14 bolts at the end of the frame that help attach the bumper brackets.
2. Remove the side M12 nuts and bolt plates at the end of the frame. Keep these for re-installation later.
*Bumper bracket still has one bolt per side and will not move.
3. If installing on a 2001–07 model loosen the nuts at the bumper end of the bumper brace to allow the brace to swing away from the frame.
4. Raise hitch into position and loosely install the M14 bolts and conical washers (Item 5 and 3) into the weld nut in the bumper bracket.
5. Place attachment bar as shown and loosely bolt to hitch.
6. If equipped with bumper braces, swing them back into position and reinstall bolt plates removed in step 3. See figure 2.
7. Install all of the remaining fasteners as shown in figure 1 and tighten. Not all fasteners may be used on your application – see below.
VEHICLE WITHOUT BUMPER – Use the extra 1/4 x 1-1/2 x 2 blocks (item 9) and M14 nut (item 4) in place of bumper bracket and weld
nut. Use the extra fine thread M14 bolts (item 1) in this case. In place of the bolt plate fasteners - use (4) M12 bolts (item 6), (8) conical
washers (item 7) one inside of frame and one outside of frame, (4) nuts (item 8), and (4) jam nuts (item 8).
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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2008 Cequent Towing Products
Installation Instructions
CHEVROLET / GMC 2500HD 3500HD
LONG BED ONLY
BUMPER
EXISTING M12
NUTS
ATTACHMENT
BAR
BUMPER
13 4
BRACKET
EXISTING
BUMPER BRACE
2001-2007 ONLY
HITCH
WITH BUMPER
BRACKET
Tighten all M14 x 2.0 fasteners with torque wrench to 115 Lb.-Ft. (156 N*M)
Tighten all M14 x 1.5 fasteners with torque wrench to 145 Lb.-Ft. (201N*M)
Tighten all M12 x 1.75 fasteners with torque wrench to 92 Lb.-Ft. (125 N*M)
Hitch type
Weight Distributing
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
12 3
4
EXISTING
BOLT PLATE
3
5
1
WITHOUT BUMPER
BRACKET
Figure 1
6
Qty. (6)
7
Qty. (10)
8
Qty. (10)
9
Qty. (2)
Sheet 1 of 3
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer's Rating or
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
18,000 (8172Kg)
18,000 (8172Kg)
Wiring Access Location: PU3
8
7
6
BUMPER BRACKET
Bolt – M12 x 1.75 x 45mm CL 10.9 (course thread)
Washer – ½" conical
Nut – M12 x 1.75 CL10
Block – 1/4 x 1-1/2 x 2 ( vehicle without bumper)
45293N
5-23-08
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
Part Numbers:
45293
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
2,500 (1135Kg)
2,000 (908Kg)
EXISTING
WELD NUTS
FRAME
EXISTING M12
NUTS
Rev. A