Owner manual

Installation Instructions
Chevrolet HHR including SS*, Chevrolet Cobalt SS sedan & coupe& SS
Supercharged, Cobalt Sport sedan & coupe, Saturn Ion Redline & Ion 3
w/2.4L Engine, Pontiac Pursuit GT sedan & coupe & Pontiac G5 GT.
Part Numbers:
51164
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Wiring Access Location:
HHR--------------------------SUV 3 & 4
COBALT 2 Drs. PC3&PC4 --4 Drs. PC1&PC2
ION---------------------------PC3 & PC4
PURSUIT & G5 GT-------PC1 & PC2
Equipment Required:
Wrenches: 3/4”
Drill Bits: 1/2”
1. Drop muffler and tailpipe by removing all rubber isolators, behind rear axle, off of hangers. There will be (2) or (3)
depending on vehicle. On Ion Redline rearward isolator hanger needs to be bent down slightly for fastener clearance.
2. Install rearward fasteners. On Cobalt, Pursuit, G5 GT and Ion vehicles it will be necessary to drill both rear holes. Use
rearmost slot that does not go all the way thru frame as guide to drill clearance hole for 1/2” bolts. On HHR it is
necessary to enlarge rearmost slot on passenger side only. Fishwire 1/2” carriage bolts and blocks thru access slots in
bottom of frame both sides.
3. Install forward fasteners both sides. Insert carriage bolts and blocks into access slot and drop back down thru slot
making sure block spans both sides of slot.
4. While holding muffler down slide hitch up and over muffler and into place making sure that you do not push fasteners
back up into frame. Install conical washers and hex nuts on all (4) bolts and do not tighten.
5. Before tightening bolts slide hitch over towards the passenger’s side and up against trunk pan. While holding hitch
against trunk pan tighten bolts.
6. Tighten all 1/2” fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 N*M)
7. Reinstall muffler isolator hangers.
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1/2” Hex nutQty.(4)
4
1/4” X 1” X 3” BlockQty.(4)
2
1/2” Conical washerQty.(4)
3
1/2”-13 X 1-1/2” Carriage BoltQty.(4)
1
Tighten all ½” fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 N*M)
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.
2000 LB (908 KG) Max Gross Trailer Weight
200 LB (90.8 KG) Max Tongue Weight
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer’s Rating or
Drawbar must be used in
the RISE
position only.
Drawbar Kit:
3594
Fastener Kit: 51164F
Bumper
fascia
Vehicle frame
Vehicle trunk pan
Vehicle frame
This is the location of the slot for
the Cobalt, Ion, Pursuit & G5 GT,
typical both sides. See note below.
This is the location of the slot for the
HHR, typical both sides. See note below.
Enlarge existing
rearward hole/slot
all models.
Enlarge existing rearward slot Cobalt, Ion,
Pursuit & G5 GT only
NOTE!
Hitch has (3) attachment holes/slots per
side but only (2) are used depending on
vehicle. HHR uses center hitch slot and
Cobalt, Ion, Pursuit & G5 GT uses
forward hitch slot. All models use
rearward hole.
VEHICLE
FORWARD
*Only on HHR-SS trim plastic
bumper fascia as shown in rear
view of vehicle below
Trim plastic in middle of
fascia 3” wide up to first bend
HHR SS