BX2227
2003-05 Honda Pilot
Installation Instructions
Please read BOTH these Installation Instructions and the General
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 necessary 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.
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
and existing hardware specied in the
Baseplate Installation Instructions.
Conrm the towability and pre-towing
procedures for your vehicle with
the owner’s manual or contact the
vehicle’s manufacturer for specic
towing procedures.
Serial Number
Attachment Tab Height: 25.5”
Attachment Tab Width: 24”
Bolt Torque Specications
Torque in Foot-Pounds for Metric Bolts
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 Specications
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
If the front of your vehicle looks different
than this, call us at (402) 385-3051.
!
WARNING
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.
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BX2227
2003-05 Honda Pilot
Installation Instructions
Parts List
Ref. No. Qty. Part # Description
1 1 61-5808 Weldment, Baseplate, BX2227
2 4 61-5589 Weldment, 3/8-16 Nut plate
3 4 61-5208 Weldment, Nut Plate, 1/4X1X1, 3/8”/14”Wire
4 2 102-6682 Backing, Plate, BX1015
5 12 201-0440 3/8-16 x 1 1/2” Hex Bolt, Grd. 5, ZP
6 12 203-0010 3/8 Lock Washer, ZP
7 12 203-0003 3/8 Flat Washer, ZP
8 4 202-0003 3/8-16 Hex Nut, ZP
9 4 201-0446 8MM-1.25 x 30MM, Hex Bolt, Grd. 8.8, ZP
10 4 203-0102 8MM Lock Washer, ZP
11 2 201-0979 #12-14 x 1” Self Drilling Screw, ZP
12 2 201-0192 #10-32 X 1/2” Slot, Rd. Hd. Screw
13 2 203-0054 #10 Lock Washer
14 2 202-0047 #10-32 Hex Nut
15 2 101-5822 Adapter, 4 Way Connector
16 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 Cap Plug, Black (Not Shown)
Tools Required
8MM Socket
10MM Socket
12MM Socket
13MM Socket
13/32” Drill Bit
Vise Grips
LOCTITE Red
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, or call our Customer Care Team at (402)385-3051. Failing to follow and/or altering these installation instructions in either
installation or required equipment will void the manufacturer’s warranty.
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BX2227
2003-05 Honda Pilot
Installation Instructions
Removable Tabs:
Due to the design of the removable tabs,
the RangeFinder II tow bar can not be used.
Adapters, except for the BX8833 and the
BX88151, can not be used with this baseplate.
Instructions:
The front fascia, headlight assemblies and
metal bumper are removed and reinstalled for
the baseplate installation. Drilling is required.
Models with fog lights may need to be trimmed
on the back side of the fog light housing.
Installation Instructions
1
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 or bending end plates.
The BX8869 Bulb and Socket Wiring Kit is
available for this vehicle.
1. Remove thirteen pushpins on the top side of
the fascia just above the headlight assemblies.
Set pushpins aside to be reinstalled later.
2
2. Use the 8MM socket to remove a metric bolt
from the corner of the fascia just above the
front tire. Do this to both sides of the vehicle.
Set bolts aside to be reinstalled later.
Possible location for the
BX8869 Bulb and Socket Wiring Kit.
Handling of some cosmetic parts
when installing this product may
require the use of protective covers,
rags, specialty tools, etc. to prevent
damage.
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