ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
REPLACEMENT PARTS
11-02
TP20111, REV.1
2001-03 HONDA CIVIC
BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
STANDARD BOLTS:
Size Grade Torque
5/16" 5 20 ft/lbs.
3/8" 5 35 ft/lbs.
7/16" 5 56 ft/lbs.
1/2" 5 85 ft/lbs.
Pin Height - 13 Center - 24
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1
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4
15
READ complete manual CAREFULLY
METRIC BOLTS:
Size Torque
8mm 22 ft/lbs.
10mm 42 ft/lbs.
12mm 70 ft/lbs.
14mm 95 ft/lbs.
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7
14
3
2
6
16
3
BEFORE attempting operation.
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9517111 PARTS LIST
REF. PART
NO. NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION
1. 00907 6 3/8"-16UNC x 1" Hex Bolt Gr.5
2. 00060 6 3/8" Lock washer
3. 00061 6 3/8-16UNC Hex Nut
4. 00059 2 3/8 Flat Washer
5. 01897 2 1/2"-13UNC x 3-1/2" Hex Bolt Gr.5
6. 00083 2 1/2-13UNC Hex Nut
7. 00084 2 1/2" Lock washer
8. 02990 1 5/16"-18UNC x 1" Hex Bolt Gr.5
9. 00036 1 5/16" Lock washer
10. 00007 1 5/16-18UNC Hex Nut
11. 00057 1 1/4" Lock washer
12. 00214 1 1/4 Flat Washer
13. 07595 1 6mm-1.0 x 25mm Hex Bolt Gr.8.8
14. 07908-95 2 Heavy Frame Washer
15. 10689-95 2 Frame Spacer
16. 10688-35 1 Baseplate Cross member
Please order replacement parts by PART NO. and DESCRIPTION.
DEMCO Dethmers Mfg. Co. 4010 320th Street P.O. Box 189 Boyden, IA 51234
PH: (712) 725-231 Toll Free: 1-800-543-3626 FAX: (712) 725-2380
www.demco-products.com
WARNING:
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FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF TOWING VEHICLE CONTROL, SEPARATION
OF THE TOW BAR FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, SEPARATION OF THE TOWED VEHICLE FROM THE TOW BAR,
CAUSING SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
CAUTION
Safety is of utmost importance at all times. There are several items
that must be checked each time before using and while using a tow
bar.
Before allowing anyone to hook up or operate a tow bar, be sure
they have read and understand the proper operating procedure.
DO NOT use worn or damaged cables and/or pins.
Be sure the SAFETY CABLES are hooked, chassis to chassis, to
both the towing and towed vehicles using the crisscross method.
Check clearance between vehicles in a turning situation.
Check base plate mounting bolts for tightness and frame for metal
fatigue.
Do not load the towed vehicle with anything as you may exceed the
towing capacity of the tow bar.
Keep fingers away from pivot points to prevent personal injury.
Be sure the steering components of the towed vehicle are properly
aligned.
NOTE: This unit can be backed up in moderate increments. Any
severe backwards cornering could result in damage to the Tow Bar
and/or towed vehicle chassis.
For automatic transmissions: Consult your vehicle owners
manual for towing suitability with the drive shaft connected. Otherwise, the towed vehicle will have to be equipped with a transmission pump or drive shaft disconnect.
Check to make sure that all lights are in proper working order.
The information on towability of vehicles is reprinted with permission of MotorHome
able. However, Demco does not warrant the information to be
correct. Always consult your towed vehicle owner’s manual and
follow towing instructions. Each year, MotorHome© Magazine,
compiles a list of vehicles that can be towed four-down behind a
motorhome with no modifications required. This guide contains
only those vehicles that have been approved by their manufacturers for towing. This list is enclosed with this manual.
Caution: MotorHome© Magazine left out any vehicles that
have towing speed limits slower than 55 m.p.h., or distance limits
of less than 200 miles. At a minimum, these vehicles require significant modification, such as the use of an aftermarket product, to
make them towable. The availability of a Demco Tow Bar Base
Plate does not imply that these vehicles can be modified or that
there is an aftermarket product available. Refer to your vehicle
owner’s manual or consult your dealer to determine whether your
vehicle can be modified to make it towable. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in property damage or personal injury.
©
Magazine, and is believed to be reli-
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION ITEMS
DEMCO products and accessories are intended to
be installed by professional installers with experience, proper equipment and the ability to do modification work. Installers with these qualifications can
be found in RV and Automotive Service Centers.
If the car to be towed has been in an accident, the
chassis may be damaged in an area where the Base
Plate attaches. It may no longer be suitable for
towing. Extreme caution and careful examination
are required in such a situation. It is also likely, even
from a minor accident, that the hole alignment will be
more difficult due to hole alignment problems.
Many DEMCO Base Plates are designed to use
existing holes and hardware to mount the Base Plate
to the towed vehicle. Even though the bolt is there,
however, do not assume it is adequate for mounting
the Base Plate. Manufacturers make many changes
in hardware both within and between model years.
Be sure the bolt is long enough to protrude past the
nut a distance no less than 1/2 the diameter of the
bolt, after the Base Plate is mounted. The threads
should be in good condition. We require that
" Blue" be used on all bolts. If a new
bolt is required, be sure it is SAE Grade 5 or Metric
8.8.
NOTE: The dimensional variations between otherwise
identical vehicles can be considerable. Some minor
modifications may have to be made to ensure a
proper fit.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Open hood and remove four plastic push fasteners.
2. Remove one screw from each side, facia to fender.
5. Remove six bolts that hold bumper on, four on the top
side and two underneath. Set bumper aside temporarily.
3. Remove six plastic push fasteners from bottom side of
facia and one screw from each side that attaches to
wheel well extension.
4. Pull facia straight out on each side by fender and carefully
pull facia off.
6. Remove three bolts that hold windshield washer tank
and also remove bolt that holds horn and let horn hang.
NOTE: The horn bolt will not be reused.
7. Drill out two holes on front of vehicle, one on each side,
with 3/8 drill bit. (See picture)
8. Slide spacer bushing into large hole in frame, on each
side, from inside of frame outwards.
9. With an assistant, slide base plate on frame and install
1/2 x 3-1/2 bolt through base plate and previously
installed spacer bushing. On inside of frame, use
heavy frame washer, 1/2 lock washer, and 1/2 hex
nut. Do not tighten. NOTE: Use Blue on
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all bolt threads.
11. Drill 3/8 holes, two on each side, through sides of base
plate as shown in pictures. Use 3/8 x 1 bolts, 3/8
lock washers, and 3/8 hex nuts. Tighten these bolts.
12. Reinstall bumper with the six bolts
10. Install 3/8 x 1 bolt and flat washer from inside out on
previously drilled 3/8 holes on front of vehicle and
through base plate. Use 3/8 lock washer and 3/8 hex
nut on bolts. Snug this bolt, then tighten 1/2 x 3-1/2
bolts and then go back and tighten the 3/8 x 1 bolts.
NOTE: Sides of base plate that go down the side of
frame should be straight, if not, adjust and retighten.
Also, the previously drilled 3/8 holes may have to be
re-drilled or reamed out, using Base plate as template.
13. Reinstall windshield washer tank using two of the three
previously removed bolts. Where washer tank lays on
base plate, use enclosed 6mm-1.00 x 25mm bolt, 1/4
lock washer, and 1/4 flat washer to fasten. NOTE: On
some models, it maybe necessary to trim mounting tab
as shown in picture to clear base plate.
14. Reinstall horn with 5/16 x 1 bolt, 5/16 lock washer,
and 5/16 hex nut through hole provided in base plate
gusset.
14. Reinstall facia and hardware.
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