End panel
Impact bar
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required: Utility Knife
Fastener Kit: 75645F
Wrenches: 8mm, 10mm, 13mm wrench,
17mm wrench, & T-20 Torx Driver ®
Rubber tailgate stops.
Figure 2.
Note: Installation uses
existing fasteners.
Notify vehicle owner that the fascia requires trimming to fit hitch.
Recommend: two persons to remove the fascia to prevent scratches or damage.
1. Remove rear bumper fascia. Disconnect back-up sensor wiring if present. (Not shown)
a. Remove (2) plastic fastener from rear of vehicle, between the bottom of the fascia and end panel. See Figure 7.
b. Open tail gate. Remove (2) rubber tailgate stops. See Figure 2.
c. Remove 4 screws (each side) from the plastic wheel well molding. See Figure 4.
d. Gently pull the plastic fascia away from the wheel well molding. See Figure 6.
e. Gently continue to remove fascia. At the tail light pull gently rearward.
f. Pull gently on fascia until the rear fascia is completely removed from vehicle.
2. Loosen the towing eye. See Figure 3.
a. Remove inside appearance panel at rear of tail gate (2) bolts. See Figure 5.
b. Loosen towing eye under appearance panel, rear passenger side (1) bolt. See Figure 5.
3. Remove impact bar. (Continue to loosen towing eye as needed in effort to remove impact bar).
4. Place hitch into impact bar aligning bolt holes
5. Raise hitch and impact bar into position. Re-install existing flange nuts. Hand tightens driver's side and lower passenger side bolt.
6. Re-install towing eye (sandwich hitch, impact bar and towing eye). Hand tighten (6) bolts. See Figure 1 (Towing eye shown removed for clarity)
7. Tighten fasteners to specification.
8. Re-tighten towing eye from inside vehicle trunk.
9. Replace inside appearance panel at rear of tail gate (2) bolts.
10. Using a utility knife carefully cut out the fascia on the bottom inside fascia. Locate bottom center of the fascia. Trim 2-1/2" wide and 2" long.
See Figure 7. Note: fascia has area to be trimmed for Volvo hitch marked for the Volvo hitch. Obtain vehicle owners approval before cutting.
11. Re-install fascia. Note: making sure fascia sits flat along rear shelf of trunk. Working from the rear forward carefully reinstalls the fascia.
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, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 Cequent Performance Products
Installation Instructions
Fascia
Note: Fascia trim required
Fascia trim required.
Obtain vehicle owners
approval before
cutting
Existing
fasteners
Towing eye.
Shown removed
Figure 3.
Tighten all M10 CL 8.8 fasteners with torque wrench to 38 Lb.-Ft.(52 N*M)
Volvo V-70
Volvo XC-70
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Hitch type
Weight Distributing
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
Wiring Access Location: SUV3, SUV4
Impact bar
Figure 1.
Sheet 1 of 6
75645N
Part Numbers:
75645, 87484, 44597
75178
Manufacturer's Rating or
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
Not For Use With Spring Bars
4000 (1814 Kg)
End panel
Towing eye.
Shown removed.
3-8-12
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
(U-Haul)
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
400 (181 Kg)
Rev. G