Horizon Global 76182 Instrucciones De Instalación página 3

Always wear SAFETY GLASSES
when installing hitch
Conical Washer
Teeth side
Against hitch
Need it
Figure 4
Trim Trim
Figure 3: TRIM HEAT SHEILD AS
SHOWN TO CLEAR BOLTS.
1. Remove rear fascia – Using a flat head screwdriver, remove (6) plastic push rivets, (4) located on the underside of the fascia and (2) in the wheel wells. Open the hatch
and remove the (2) screws located near the tail light. Trim fascia according to figure 4.
2. Lower muffler – Using the exhaust removal pliers, lower muffler by removing the (4) rearmost rubber hangers. There are (2) hangers for each exhaust and (1) in the middle
of the car. Note: A spray of lubricant on rubber hangers makes them slide off metal pins more easily. NOTE: Be careful that exhaust is supported before removing rubber
hangers.
3. Remove heat shield – Using a 10mm socket, remove (4) screws holding heat shield(s) to vehicle. NOTE: vehicles with dual exhaust require the removal of both heat
shields.
4. Remove rubber plugs - Using a flat screw driver, remove (4) rubber plugs from the holes in the bottom of the frame, return plugs to customer.
5. Trim heat shield – Using tin snips, trim the heat shield as shown in figure 3.
6. Install fasteners – Feed the coiled end of pull wire through the second attachment hole and out of the forward most access hole in the bottom of frame. Attach the 7/16"
carriage bolt and 1/10" thick block (item 4) to the pull wire and pull the fasteners into position, both sides. Repeat process for all attachment points, both sides. Make sure
the spacer blocks are sitting flat inside the frame and do not overlap. See figure 2.
7. Reinstall heat shield – Replace (2) of the (4) screws removed previously. Do not replace the screws that go underneath the hitch bracket, the hitch will sandwich the shield
into place
8. Install hitch – Raise hitch into position being careful not to push fasteners back into the frame. Loosely install the conical washers (item 2) and hex nuts (item 3) onto
carriage bolts, (6) places.
9. Tighten all 7/16-14 Gr5 fasteners with torque wrench to 50 Lb.-Ft. ( 68 N*M)
10. Raise muffler – raise muffler back into position and reattach rubber hangers, (2) per side and (1) in the middle.
11. Replace Fascia – Reinstall fascia and all fasteners 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.
©2017 Horizon Global Americas Inc. - Printed in Mexico
Installation Instructions
PART NUMBERS: 76182, 84182, CQT76182
Figure 1
Access Hole
5
4
2
3
Proper torque is needed to keep the hitch secure to the vehicle when towing.
Sheet 3 of 18 76182NP
Fastener Kit: 76182F
① Qty.(6)
Pull wire 7/16
Part no. 5481
② Qty. (6) Conical Tooth
Washer 7/16"
Qty. (6) Hex Nut
3
7/16-14
Qty. (6) Block 7/8"x2"
4
Part no. 01204
Qty. (6) Carriage Bolt
5
7/16 – 14 x 1.75
Kink pullwire to keep spacer
independent of bolt
Figure 2
1
7-27-17 Rev. A