Owner's manual

Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
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.
1. Remove the bottom M14 bolts at the end of the frame that help attach the bumper brackets.
2. Remove the side M12 nuts and bolt plates at the end of the frame. Keep these for re-installation later.
*Bumper bracket still has one bolt per side and will not move.
3. If installing on a 2001–07 model loosen the nuts at the bumper end of the bumper brace to allow the brace to swing away from the frame.
4. Raise hitch into position and loosely install the M14 bolts and conical washers (Item 5 and 3) into the weld nut in the bumper bracket.
5. Place attachment bar as shown and loosely bolt to hitch.
6. If equipped with bumper braces, swing them back into position and reinstall bolt plates removed in step 3. See figure 2.
7. Install all of the remaining fasteners as shown in figure 1 and tighten. Not all fasteners may be used on your application – see below.
VEHICLE WITHOUT BUMPER – Use the extra 1/4 x 1-1/2 x 2 blocks (item 9) and M14 nut (item 4) in place of bumper bracket and weld
nut. Use the extra fine thread M14 bolts (item 1) in this case. In place of the bolt plate fasteners - use (4) M12 bolts (item 6), (8) conical
washers (item 7) one inside of frame and one outside of frame, (4) nuts (item 8), and (4) jam nuts (item 8).
Drill Bits: NONE
Installation Instructions
CHEVROLET / GMC 2500HD 3500HD
LONG BED ONLY
Part Numbers:
45293
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required:
Wrenches: 18mm, 21mm
Tighten all M14 x 1.5 fasteners with torque wrench to 145 Lb.-Ft. (201N*M)
z 2008 Cequent Towing Products
Sheet 1 of 3 45293N 5-23-08 Rev. A
1
Qty. (6) Bolt – M14 x 1.5 x 45mm CL 10.9 (fine thread)
6
Qty. (6) Bolt – M12 x 1.75 x 45mm CL 10.9 (course thread)
2
Qty. (2) Block – 3/8 x 1-1/2 x 3
7
Qty. (10) Washer – ½” conical
3
Qty. (6) Washer – 5/8” conical
8
Qty. (10) Nut – M12 x 1.75 CL10
4
Qty. (6) Nut – M14 x 1.5 CL10
9
Qty. (2) Block – 1/4 x 1-1/2 x 2 ( vehicle without bumper)
5
Qty. (2) Bolt – M14 x 2.0 x 45mm CL 10.9 (course thread)
Tighten all M14 x 2.0 fasteners with torque wrench to 115 Lb.-Ft. (156 N*M)
Fastener Kit: 45293F
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer’s Rating or
Hitch type
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
Weight Distributing
18,000 (8172Kg) 2,500 (1135Kg)
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
18,000 (8172Kg) 2,000 (908Kg)
Wiring Access Location: PU3
Tighten all M12 x 1.75 fasteners with torque wrench to 92 Lb.-Ft. (125 N*M)
12
3
4
678
13
4
5
3
EXISTING M12
NUTS
EXISTING
BOLT PLATE
BUMPER
EXISTING
WELD NUTS
EXISTING M12
NUTS
BUMPER BRACKET
FRAME
FRAME
ATTACHMENT
BAR
EXISTING
BUMPER BRACE
2001-2007 ONLY
Figure 1
Figure 2
HITCH
BUMPER
BRACKET
1
WITH BUMPER
BRACKET
WITHOUT BUMPER
BRACKET