Blue Ox BX1508 Installation Instructions Manual

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BX1508 Installation Instructions

2002-07 Buick Rendezvous

The front fascia is removed for baseplate installation. Holes need to be drilled. The BX8869 is available for the vehicle. Attachment Tabs are 24 inches center to center and a height of 13 inches.

Serial No.

1. Using the phillips screw driver, remove the

four screws from front grill.

3. Just behind head light assembly is a wing bolt to remove.

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2. On the top of the grill are four push pins to remove.

4. Lift up retainer clip, pull head light assembly forward, unplug, and set aside, both sides.

5. Just behind head light assembly is a metric bolt to remove with the 6MM socket, both sides.

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6. Remove two phillips head screws just forward of front tire, both sides, and the six phillips screws from the underside of the fascia.

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7. Remove the six christmas tree pins from lower opening. Four of these are up and behind fascia. Pull fascia forward, unplug electrical connections and set aside.

9. Using the baseplate as a template, drill the two remaining holes for the lower braces with the 13/32" drill bit. Then insert item 2 behind cross member to align with drilled holes, install items 3 and 4, and tighten. Be

sure and use loctite on all bolts before tightening.

8. Align the baseplate's back holes with the

two existing holes on frame, insert item 2 into frame opening, and tighten items 3, 4, and 5 according to drawing on last page, both sides. Using the baseplate as a template, drill the remaining holes in frame with the 13/32" drill bit and install items 2, 3, and 4. Be sure and use loctite on all

bolts before tightening.

10. For some vehicles it may be necessary

to trim fascia on lower opening for brace bolts to allow fascia to return to original position. Reinstall fascia and head light assemblies. Be sure all electrical connections are made.

11. The dimensional variations between otherwise identical cars can be considerable. While the location and

size of the holes in the baseplate were designed to allow for easy installation, it may be necessary to le a

hole slightly to allow a bolt to clear.

12. Install the tow bar and safety cables according to the instructions included in their packages.

13. Do not substitute other devices if the tow bar pin and clip are lost.

14. DEALER OR INSTALLER: BE CERTAIN THE USER RECEIVES THE INSTRUCTION SHEET.

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Tools Required

6MM Socket Loctite Blue 13/32" Drill Bit 10MM Socket 9/16" Socket Vise Grips

Parts List

Ref. No. Qty. Part No. Description

1 1 61-5722 ..................................................................... Weldment, Base Plate, BX1508

2 10 61-5208 .......................................................................... Weldment, 3/8-16, Nut Plate

3 10 201-0440 .............................................................. 3/8-16 x 1 1/2 Hex Bolt, Grd. 5, ZP

4 10 203-0010 .................................................................................... 3/8 Lock Washer, ZP

5 2 203-0003 ......................................................................................3/8 Flat Washer, ZP

6 2 201-0979 ...............................................................#12-14 x 1” Self Drilling Screw, ZP

7 2 202-0047 ............................................................................................ #10-32 Hex Nut

8 2 203-0054 ..........................................................................................#10 Lock Washer

9 2 201-0192 ................................................................. #10-32 x 1/2 Slot, Rd. Hd. Screw

10 2 101-5822 ........................................................................... Adapter, 4 Way Connector

11 2 62-3468 .................................................................Attachment Assembly, SF/ SB, (R)

2 226-0046 .........................................Baseplate Safety Cable, 36" CL III (Not Shown)

2 229-0359 .................................................................... Quicklink, 3/8, ZP (Not Shown)

2 290-0437 ....................................................... Receiver, Cap Plug (BLK) (Not Shown)

Hole location for the

BX8869.

IMPORTANT: Use only genuine factory replacement parts on your Base Plate. Do not substitute

homemade or nontypical parts. If a bolt is lost or in need of replacement, for your safety and the preservation of your Base Plate, be sure to use a replacement bolt of the same grade (Usually Grade 5, refer to parts list). Repair parts may be ordered through your nearest Blue Ox dealer or distributor. Failing to follow and/ or altering these installation instructions in either installation or required equipment will void the manufacturer's warranty. Towing behind a non-motorized vehicle will void the warranty.

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