Frame rail
Fascia
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required: Utility Knife
Fastener Kit: 24897F
Wrenches: 7mm, 10mm, 11/16", &
Phillips head screwdriver
A. Insert bolt and
B. Align block on
Block into frame
access hole
Figure 3
Trim shaded area
both sides or remove
Remove 2 remaining
fasteners during installation
Figure 4
Appearance panel
1 1 1 1
Qty. (4)
Carriage bolt 7/16-14 X 1.50 Gr5
2 2 2 2
Qty. (4)
Spacer
3 3 3 3
Qty. (4)
Conical washer 7/16"
1.
Appearance panel will need to be trimmed or remove in order to install hitch. Obtain owners permission before trimming. See
Figure 4. Trim shaded area and reinstall appearance panel or return to owner with fasteners. Leave remaining fasteners off until
hitch is install.
2.
Use pull wires to feed the carriage bolts and blocks into frame rails though access holes as shown in Figure 2. Feed pull wire
through forward hole and out rearward access slot. Attach spacer and carriage bolt and feed though access slot using kink wire
process as shown in Figure 2 both sides. Leave pull wires attached.
3.
Install remaining fasteners as shown in Figure 3. Leave pull wire attached.
4.
Raise hitch into position feeding pull wire through forward and rearward slots in brackets. Middle slot will locate appearance panel
stud in frame.
5.
Carefully remove pull wires and attach conical and hex nut. Finger tighten and center hitch on vehicle.
6.
Tighten all fasteners to the required torque specification.
7.
If trimmed reinstall (2) fasteners to the appearance 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
Ford Fusion/ Lincoln MKZ
Sold separately
Drawbar Kit:
3594
Drawbar must be used in the
RISE position only.
Frame rail
C. Pull bolt thru
block
Tighten all 7/16-14 GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 55 Lb.-Ft. (75 N*M)
2000 LB (908 Kg) Max Gross Trailer Weight
200 LB (90.8 Kg) Max Tongue Weight
Wiring Access
1 1 1 1
Location: PC 1 & 2
2 2 2 2
Existing hole
Note: Fasteners typical
3 3 3 3
both sides
4 4 4 4
Rearward
Figure 1
4 4 4 4
Qty. (4)
Hex nut 7/16-14
5 5 5 5
Qty. (4)
Pull wire 7/16
Sheet 1 of 3
24897N
Part Numbers:
24897
60322
77285
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer's Rating or
Bumper
Kink pull wire to
keep block
Figure 2
independent of bolt
Access hole
10-6-15
Form F206 Rev B 9-17-2012
Rev. C