Bumper bracket
Frame rail
Receiver Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required: Utility Knife
Fastener Kit: 65053F
Wrenches: 8mm, 21mm deep
well socket, & 3/4"
Drill Bits: 3/8" & 1/2"
Frame rail
Note: Fasteners typical
both sides
Fascia trim required. Obtain vehicle
owners approval before cutting
NOTE: If front mounted license plate is present, license plate holder relocation and/or modification required to install hitch, see 49802 or 5443 sold separately
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Carriage Bolt, 1/2"-13 x 1-3/4"
Qty. (4)
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Spacer, 1/4" x 1" x 3"
Qty. (4)
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Conical Toothed Washer, 1/2"
Qty. (4)
1.
Remove splash guard (4) bolts. See Figure 5. Next Page.
2.
If present (E-350 &E-450) remove any plastic rivets from (see Figure 3) forward attachment on vehicle. Fold plastic between plastic covering and frame rail.
3.
Enlarge forward hole on vehicle with a 1/2 drill bit.
4.
Trim lower fascia as shown in Figure 4. Illustration on last page.
5.
Feed carriage bolts and spacers thru access point at forward end of frame rail (E-150 & E-250) using a pull wire as shown. See Figure 2.
E-450 loosen bolts at the end of the frame rail (See Figure 3) and bumper bracket enough to feed fasteners into the opening at the end of the frame rail. Do
not remove bolts completely. See Figure 3. The bumper may shift downward slightly. After feeding fasteners into frame rail, raise and retighten bolts.
6.
Raise hitch into position and fasten as shown above.
7.
Return splash guard to owner or obtain owner permission to trim splash guard as shown in Figure 5. Illustration on last page. Trimming recommended
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, 2018 Cequent Towing Products
Front Mounted Receiver
Installation Instructions
Ford Econoline
Fascia
Note: Fascia trim required.
Obtain vehicle owners approval
before cutting
Existing slot
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Frame rail
Figure 1.
Existing holes
to be modified.
Plastic rivets
removed.
See Step 2.
Tighten all 1/2 GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft (102 N-m).
CARGO CAPACITY – Do not exceed
Gross Axle Weight Rating, (GAWR).
9,000 lb.
(4086 Kg)
Forward hole.
Existing holes
Frame
to be modified
rail
Forward hole.
Existing holes
to be modified
Feed fasteners
between frame rail
Figure 3.
E-350 & E-450
and bumper bracket
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Nut, 1/2"
Qty. (4)
Qty. (4)
Pull Wire
Sheet 1 of 6
65053N
Part Numbers:
65053
500 LB. (227 Kg) or Truck Front
MAXIMUM WINCH LINE PULL
MAXIMUM WINCH LINE PULL
Access holes on
E-150 & 250
Figure 2.
E-150 & E-250
Loosen bolts (2)
per frame rails
Bumper bracket
Do not remove
Note: On E-350 &
3-12-18
Do not
remove
Bumper
bracket
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Rev. C