Cequent Performance Products 36798 Instrucciones De Instalación página 3

Always wear SAFETY GLASSES
when installing hitch
Figure 4
Kink pullwire to keep
spacer independent of bolt
Figure 5
A. Insert bolt and B. Align block on
C. Pull bolt thru
Block into frame access hole
block
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1. Remove Underbody Panel – Remove (9) M8 fasteners and (5) M10 nuts and (2) plastic push-on fasteners (unscrew with standard screwdriver while pulling down on panel). Set the panel aside.
2. Lower exhaust – Pry off (2) rearmost rubber exhaust hangers using exhaust removal pliers or other suitable tool (spray with soapy water to make this easier). Be sure to support exhaust system to prevent
damage.
3. Remove Heat Shield – Remove the (2) remaining M10 nuts (one nut is above the muffler). Set the heat shield aside.
4. Fishwire rearward bolts - Using the fishwire method (Figure 4) install the carriage bolts and 2" long blocks through the access hole and into the rearward attachment holes, be careful the blocks are not
overlapping each other, leave pullwires attached.
5. Fishwire forward bolts - Using the reverse fishwire method (Figure 5) install the carriage bolts and 3" long blocks into the forward attachment holes, leave pullwires attached.
6. Install hitch - Raise hitch into position, passenger side first over the muffler, guide the fishwire ends through the attachment holes, remove pullwire and install the conical washers (teeth side toward
hitch) and ½" hex nuts onto the carriage bolts. Assure no wires or other items have been pinched between hitch and vehicle frame.
7. Tighten all hitch fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 N*M)
Proper torque is needed to keep the hitch secure to the vehicle when towing.
8. Trim heat shield – Trim heat shield according to Figure 2. Reinstall remaining portion of heat shield
9. Reinstall exhaust hangers – Raise exhaust back into position and reinstall all exhaust hangers.
10. Trim underbody panel - Trim underbody panel according to Figure 3. Reinstall underbody panel.
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: 36798, 06181, CQT36798
Access Hole
Figure 2
Figure 3
①
③
①
⑤
②
④
②
④
Conical Washer
Figure 1
Teeth side against
hitch
Sheet 3 of 18 36798NP
Fastener Kit: 36798F
① Qty. (6) Carriage Bolt
½"-13 x 1.75 Gr5
② Qty. (6) Conical washer
1/2 ''
l Qty. (2) Block
1/4 '' x 1" x 3"
m Qty. (6) Hex Nut
½"-13 Gr5
n Qty. (4) Block
1/4 '' x 1" x 2"
o Qty. (6) Pull wire
½"
Frame Rail
5-31-16 Rev. A