Installation Guide

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INSTALLATION STEPS

PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS RECEIVER HITCH TO ENSURE THAT ALL FASTENERS

ARE TIGHT AND THAT ALL STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS ARE SOUND.

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Manufacturing LLC., may repair or replace the product, at their option, when the product is returned, prepaid, with proof of purchase. Alteration to, misuse of, or improper installation of this product voids the

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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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1. On the fascia tab bracket, locate and remove (2) screws from rear fascia and (1) nut located on top of bracket

using 10mm socket. Remove bracket and return to owner.

2. Lower exhaust by removing rubber isolator from hanger attached to vehicle frame, (1) on each side. Support

exhaust to prevent damage. (See Rubber Isolator Removal Diagram)

NOTE: Removing exhaust tips using T-40 socket may ease installation.

3. Locate on heat shield and remove (6) nuts using 8mm socket, (2) screws using E-10 socket, and (2) screws

using 10mm socket. Remove heat shield and set aside for reinstallation.

4. Remove trunk liner guard using T-30 socket to remove screw. Gently unclip trunk liner guard and remove trunk

contents to expose bumper beam nut inside vehicle. Set aside trunk contents and trunk liner guard for

reinstallation.

5. Inside trunk locate and remove bumper beam nuts, (2) on each side, using 16mm socket.

NOTE: Removing trunk liner bin on driver side may ease installation.

6. Under vehicle locate and remove bumper beam nuts, (2) on each side, using 16mm socket.

7. After all (8) bumper beam nuts have been removed, with rear fascia still attached, push bumper beam away

from vehicle to sandwich hitch between bumper beam and vehicle. Loosely secure vehicle hardware.

NOTE: Completing one side at a time may ease installation.

8. Secure provided fascia tab brackets to hitch main body plates, with 1/4" hardware, using 7/16" socket and 7/16"

boxed end wrench. Align and secure (2) center fascia tabs by pushing nylon retainer clips into fascia tab brackets.

9. Torque all 1/4" hardware to 10 ft-lbs and all M10 hardware to 45 ft-lbs. Reinstall following steps 2 - 4 in

reverse order. Installation complete.