Horizon Global 76545 Instrucciones De Instalación página 3

Always wear SAFETY GLASSES
when installing hitch
End panel opening
Fasteners
typical
both sides
Conical Washer
Teeth side
Against hitch
1. Loosen wheel well trim and liner – Using a Phillips screwdriver or 8 mm socket remove (4) screws at the bottom of wheel well liner per side. Gently loosen the wheel well trim on the
wheel well liner up to the edge of fascia. Using a T20 torxbit remove (1) screw inside the wheel well liner per side. Using a 10 mm socket remove (1) bolt behind wheel well trim per
side.
2. Remove taillight panel and taillight – Open tail gate. Using a plastic trim tool remove (1) taillight panel per side. Using a T27 torxbit remove (1) screw on each taillight. Gently remove
the taillight and carefully remove the electric harness while removing the taillight.
3. Remove fascia – Twist the knobs on the panel door to unlock, gently pull and remove the panel door. Using 10 mm socket remove (4) bolts at the bottom of fascia. Open tail gate. Using
a plastic trim tool remove a cap near trunk weatherstrip at bottom corner per side. Using a 10 mm socket remove (1) bolt behind the cap per side. Use plastic trim tools to remove the
fascia starting at the outer edges near the wheel wells and gently pull the fascia. Carefully disconnect wiring harness male part on both sides (if present) while removing the fascia.
4. Lower vehicle exhaust - Using 13 mm socket remove (3) bolts from two rearmost rubber hangers per side to lower the exhaust. Note: Be sure that exhaust is properly supported
before removing rubber hangers.
5. Remove Bumper Beam – Using 21 mm socket remove (3) bolts from bumper beam per side. Remove bumper beam. Return fasteners and bumper beam to owner.
6. Install hitch – Slide in the hitch brackets though end panel opening into frame rails. Using pull wires ⑤ feed carriage bolts ① and spacers ② into the slots of hitch brackets through
end panel opening and then through the frame rail holes per side, see Figure 1. Remove pull wires and loosely install conical washers ③ and hex nuts ④ to the frame rail, see Figure 1.
7. Tighten all 1/2"-13 Gr8 fasteners with torque wrench to 110 ft.lb. (149 N*M).
8. Reinstall vehicle exhaust, fascia with wiring harness, panel door, all fasteners, taillight with electric harness
and fasteners, taillight panel, wheel well trim and liners.
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
PART NUMBERS: 76545, 84545, CQT76545
Frame rails
End panel
①
②
Figure 1
①
②
③
④
⑤
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m
Proper torque is needed to keep the hitch secure to the vehicle
when towing.
Sheet 3 of 24 76545NP
Fastener Kit: 76545F
Qty. (6) Carriage bolt
1/2"-13x1.75" Gr8
Qty. (6) Spacer .250"x1"x 2"
Qty. (6) Conical washer 1/2"
Qty. (6) Hex nut 1/2"-13
Qty. (6) Wire pull 1/2"-13
⑤
Kink pullwire to keep spacer
independent of bolt
Figure 2
07-28-21 Rev. A