Always wear SAFETY GLASSES
when installing hitch
2011 – 2017 Models
Foam Gasket
Both sides
Rear Sensor
Panel
Existing M12 Flange Nuts
(4) Places
5.
Remove bumper beam:
All models - Disconnect the sensor wiring and plastic rivet attached to the bumper beam.
2018 – current models, using a 13mm socket, remove (2) hex nuts holding exhaust hanger brackets to bottom of bumper beam, (1) per side.
All models, using an 18mm deep well socket with 6" extension, remove (4) hex flange nuts holding bumper beam to end panel, (2) per side. See Figure 1.
2011 – 2017 models – Remove the foam gasket from between aluminum bumper and end panel.
2018 – current models - Keep foam gasket on end panel. If foam gasket is damaged, apply silicone sealant (not provided) to hitch bracket mounting surfaces. See Figure 6.
6.
Install Hitch & bumper beam:
2011 – 2017 models, apply silicone sealant (not provided) to hitch bracket mounting surfaces. See Figure 6. Place foam gasket between hitch and aluminum bumper beam.
Raise hitch and bumper beam into position aligning holes with studs in end panel. See Figure 1. Loosely reinstall the existing (4) M12 hex flange nuts onto the studs in end panel.
Reattach the exhaust hangers to the bottom of bumper beam using the (2) hex nuts removed in step 5.
7.
Tighten all M12 hex flange nuts with torque wrench to 86 Lb.-Ft. (116 N*M)
Tighten exhaust hanger hex flange nuts with torque wrench to 25 Lb.-Ft. (34 N*M)
Reinstall fascia – Reinstall the fascia supports, fascia, wiring, and all trim using the existing factory hardware. Be sure to reconnect all wiring harnesses.
8.
Reinstall wheel well trim – Snap wheel well trim back into position. Install (8) plastic rivets supplied, (4) per side.
9.
10. Reinstall taillights – Reinstall the taillights and the interior panels removed in step 1.
11. Trim and reinstall underbody panel - Using a tape measure, marker, and utility knife, cut a notch in underbody panel. Reinstall underbody panel using existing screws and/or hex nuts.
2011 – 2017 models, See Figure 7.
2018 – current models, See Figure 8.
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Installation Instructions
PART NUMBERS: 76226, 84226, CQT76226
End panel
Bumper beam
Figure 1
2018 – current
Foam Gasket
Both sides
2011 – 2017 Models
2018 - Current
Proper torque is needed to keep the hitch secure to the vehicle when towing.
Sheet 4 of 33
Silicone
sealant
Both brackets
Figure 6
C L
5"
3-1/2"
C L
4-1/4"
3-1/2"
76226NP
03-23-18
Figure 7
Figure 8
Rev. A