Blue Ox BX1119 Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Instructions

Please read BOTH these Installation Instructions and the General

Towing Instructions before attempting to install or operate this equipment.

1. Blue Ox® towing products and accessories
are intended to be installed by Blue Ox®
Dealers who are familiar with our products and
have the equipment and knowledge to do “t
work”. When necessary Blue Ox® Dealers can
be found at www.blueox.com or by contacting
our Customer Care Department at (402)
385-3051 or Toll Free at [phone].

BX1119

2002-04 Jeep Liberty

Attachment Tab Height: 19”

Attachment Tab Width: 20”

Serial Number

Bolt Torque Specications

Torque in Foot-Pounds for Metric Bolts

2. Many Blue Ox® Baseplates are designed to
use existing holes and hardware to mount
the baseplate to the towed vehicle. Even
though bolts are there, do not assume they
are adequate for baseplate mounting. Always
use hardware supplied in the hardware kit
or existing hardware specied in the
Baseplate Towing Installation Instructions.

Conrm the towability and pre-towing

procedures for your vehicle with

the owner’s manual or contact the

vehicle’s manufacturer for specic

towing procedures.

Bolt Size Grade 8.8 Grade 10.9

6MM 6 8

8MM 16 22
10MM 31 40
12MM 54 70
14MM 89 117

Bolt Torque Specications

Torque in Foot-Pounds for Inch Bolts

Bolt Size Grade 5 Grade 8

1/4” 10 14

5/16” 19 29

3/8” 33 47

7/16” 54 78

1/2” 78 119
5/8” 154 230

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Failure to read and follow these instructions

could result in separation of the towed vehicle

from the tow bar, causing property damage,

loss of towed vehicle, personal injury or death.

WARNING

BX1119

BX1119

2002-04 JEEP LIBERTY

2002-04 Jeep Liberty

Installation Instructions

Parts List

Ref. No. Qty. Part # Description

1 4 61-5208 Weldment, 3/8-16, Nut Plate, With Wire
2 1 61-5649 Weldment, Baseplate, BX1119
3 2 62-3468 Removable Attachment Tab (SF/SB)
4 2 102-5597 Side Plate Support
5 2 201-0192 #10-32 x 1/2” Slot, Rd. Hd. Screw
6 4 201-0444 3/8-16 x 2” Hex Bolt, Grd. 5, ZP
7 2 201-0979 #12-14 x 1” Self Drilling Screw, ZP
8 2 202-0047 #10-32 Hex Nut
9 4 203-0003 3/8” Flat Washer, ZP
10 4 203-0010 3/8” Lock Washer, ZP
11 2 203-0054 #10 Lock Washer
12 1 299-0685 Electrical Bracket, ZP
13 2 226-0046 Baseplate Safety Cable, 36” CL III (Not Shown)
14 2 229-0359 Quicklink 3/8, ZP (Not Shown)
15 10 229-0536 6.3, Plastic Rivets (Not Shown)
16 2 290-0437 Cap Plug, Black (Not Shown)

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Tools Required

10MM Socket

13/32” Drill Bit

4

2

1

3

9

11

8

12

5

T-20 Torx

Phillips Screwdriver

Vise Grips

Side Cutters

Plastic Rivet Gun

®

Loctite

RED

6

Important:

Use only genuine factory replacement parts on your baseplate. Do NOT substitute homemade or non-typical parts. If a bolt is lost or in need of
replacement, for your safety and the preservation of your baseplate, be sure to use a replacement bolt of the same grade (In most cases it will be Grade
5, please reference the parts list above). Replacement parts may be ordered through your nearest Blue Ox® Dealer or Distributor.

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4 PIN

CONNECTOR

CONNECTOR

7

6 PIN

BX1119

2002-04 Jeep Liberty

Installation Instructions

Removable Tabs:

Motorhome mount tow bars are recommended for
use with this baseplate. Due to the design of the
removable tabs, the RangeFinder II, Adventurer and
Ambassador tow bars can not be used. The Acclaim
tow bar may be used, but will not fold and store on
the front of the vehicle. Adapters, except for the
BX8833 and the BX88151, can not be used with this
baseplate.

Instructions:

The grille and front fascia are removed and
reinstalled during the baseplate installation.
Existing holes may need to be drilled out. There
is NO trimming to the fascia. Tow hooks are
removed and NOT reinstalled. Drilling is required.

The dimensional variations between otherwise
identical vehicles can be considerable. While
the baseplate was designed for easy installation,
it may be necessary to tailor the baseplate
slightly to compensate for auto manufacturer’s
tolerances. These minor adjustments may
include ling a hole slightly, bending electrical
rods, and/ or bending end plates.

Installation Instructions:

1

1. Using the T-20 Torx, remove the two Torx bolts
from the top of the headlight assembly and two on
the top center of grille. Do this to both sides of the
vehicle. Set the torx bolts aside to be reinstalled
later. Pull top of grille forward and lift up to remove.

The BX8869 Bulb and Socket Wiring Kit is
recommended for this vehicle.



Possible Location of the BX8869

Bulb & Socket Wiring Kit.

2

2. Remove the six push pins from the top side of the
fascia. Disconnect the electrical plug on the driver’s
side as seen in the photo above.

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BX1119

2002-04 Jeep Liberty

Installation Instructions

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4

3. Just forward of the front tire are four rivets, cut and
remove the three lower rivets and two rivets on the
underside of the fascia corner. Do this to both sides
of the vehicle. These rivets will be replaced by
others later.

5

5. Using the 10MM socket, remove four metric bolts
from the air dam under the radiator cross member.
Set the bolts aside to be reinstalled later. Pull
the fascia forward from the bottom and set aside
carefully to be reinstalled later. NOTE: 2003 and

2004 models will only have two metric bolts to

remove.

7. Clamp the baseplate into place using the vise
grips. Insert side plate support into frame opening
to align with existing holes. Insert the 3/8-16 nut
plate into the frame opening to align with

3/8-16x2” hex bolt, the 3/8” lock washer, and

the 3/8” at washer. Do this to both sides of the

vehicle.

4

4. Release three clips from the fascia’s side by
opening the access panel on the wheel well, just
forward of the front tires. Do this to both sides of
the vehicle.

6

6. To remove the frame cup, use a 10MM socket to
remove the metric bolt. Set cup and bolt aside to
be reinstalled later. Do this to both sides of the
vehicle. Some models may have tow hooks that will
be removed at this time.

8. Reinstall the frame cups, front fascia and grille.
Replacement rivets are provided for the fender
wells.

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BX1119

2002-04 Jeep Liberty

Installation Instructions

BE SURE TO USE LOCTITE® RED ON ALL BOLTS

BEFORE TIGHTENING. TIGHTEN ALL BOLTS

ACCORDING TO THE TORQUE CHART ON THE

FRONT PAGE OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS OR ON

PAGE 3 OF THE BASEPLATE TOWING GENERAL

INSTRUCTIONS.

Install the tow bar and safety cables according
to their instructions. When demonstrating this to
the customer, be sure to include all of the Blue Ox
packaging and contents.

DO NOT substitute other devices if the tow bar
pins and clips are misplaced.

DEALER or INSTALLER:

Be certain the user receives the

instruction sheets for their products.

Be sure that ALL electrical connections

are plugged in properly and functioning

BEFORE Installing the fascia.

CUSTOMER SERVICE COMMITMENT

Blue Ox is committed to providing you with

exceptional customer care throughout your lifetime

with our products. Our team is here to assist you

with any questions you may have regarding the

performance of your product. Simply call 1-800-228-

9289 and you can speak with our customer care team.

Additionally, please visit our website to see which

rallies our Destination America team will be attending.

For a nominal fee, our service technician will service

your towing system to ensure it’s in proper working

condition. Also as a commitment to our customers,
should you visit our factory you can stay at our full

service Blue Ox campground at no charge along with

enjoying a factory tour.

Again thank you for being our customer and for the

condence you have shown in the performance of our

products. It is because of customers like you we enjoy

the success we have today.

With Removable Tabs Installed.

If the baseplate is in an accident, it must

be replaced. DO NOT use it again! An

accident can cause unseen damage and

using it again could result in more damage

or serious injury. DO NOT use the

baseplate if it is damaged or missing parts.

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© 2005, 07, 08, 09 Blue Ox

One Mill Road, Industrial Park

Pender, Nebraska 68047

Phone: [phone]

Toll Free: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

www.blueox.com

General Information

1. Ensure that your product(s) are registered online at www.blueox.com. It is crucial to register your product(s)
so that you may be alerted of product offerings, updates, upgrades, maintenance and safety bulletins, and/
or recalls.

2. It is the owner’s responsibility to inspect all towing equipment for cracked welds, missing or worn
parts and loose bolts before each towing trip. Be sure to use Loctite® Red on all bolts and tighten to the

recommended specications.

3. It is the owner’s responsibility to hook up all towing equipment per manufacturer’s instructions/
recommendations.

4. Remove the attachment tabs when not in use (if applicable).

Notice To Baseplate Installer

1. It is YOUR responsibility to watch for:

• Oil cooler and air conditioner lines

• Electrical wires and hoses

• Missing parts or attaching points on the frame

** If the baseplate is improperly installed and is against a wire or hose, it could cause uid leaks or

electrical shorts some time after the actual baseplate installation.

Permanent Baseplate Safety Cable Installation

Permanent baseplate safety cables are strongly recommended when towing a vehicle with a tow bar.
The principle function of the permanent baseplate safety cables is to prevent the towed vehicle from
breaking loose in the event the connection between the frame of the towed vehicle and the baseplate
fails or becomes disconnected. The cables must be connected from the baseplate to the frame rail
or cross member of the vehicle’s frame. The illustrations below show the possible arrangements
recommended by Blue Ox®. Each permanent baseplate safety cable must have an adequate weight
rating for the towing system. The weight rating of the two (2) cables together will not qualify.

Do not mount the permanent baseplate safety cables against wires, hoses or brake lines.

These permanent baseplate safety cables should remain installed as long as the baseplate is
installed on the vehicle. Permanent baseplate safety cables are to be used in conjunction with,
and NOT a replacement for legally required safety cables attaching the towed vehicle to the towing
vehicle.

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