Demco 9517188 User Manual

ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
REPLACEMENT PARTS

10-05

TP20188,Rev.1

Pontiac G6 GT

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.

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METRIC BOLTS:

Size Torque
8mm 22 ft/lbs.
10mm 42 ft/lbs.
12mm 70 ft/lbs.
14mm 95 ft/lbs.

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BEFORE attempting operation.

Pin height: 13-1/4” Centers: 24”

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9517188 PARTS LIST

REF. PART

NO. NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION

1. 00060 10 3/8 Lockwasher

2. 00061 83/8 Hex nut

3. 00523 43/8 x 1-1/4 Hex Bolt Gr.5

4. 04226 63/8 x 2 Hex Bolt Gr.5

5. 09905-95 2 9/16” (short) Bushing

6. 05723-95 2 3/4” (long) Bushing

7. 10280 4 Shim

8. 07864-35 2 Nut strip

9. 12089-35 1 Baseplate Crossmember

10. 07595 1 6mm-1.0 x 25mm Gr.8.8 Hex Bolt (not shown)

11. 07597 1 6mm Flatwasher (not shown)

12. 07596 1 6mm Lockwasher (not shown)

Please order replacement parts by PART NO. and DESCRIPTION.

DEMCO  Dethmers Mfg. Co.  4010 320th Street  P.O. Box 189  Boyden, IA 51234

PH: [phone]  Toll Free: 1-800-543-3626  FAX: [phone] or 1-800-845-6420

www.demco-products.com

WARNING:

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

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 reliable.

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.

R

1. Open hood and remove six plastic push fasteners.

2. Remove three plastic push fasteners and one screw

from wheel well on each side.

3. Remove plastic filler panel from under facia by removing

five screws and two plastic push fasteners.

4. Remove one bolt on each side that connects facia to

fender.

7. Remove air intake on passenger side, by removing

one bolt and two plastic push fasteners.

5. Remove four plastic push fasteners and one screw from

filler panel on each side.

6. If vehicle is equipped with fog lights be sure to unplug

them and remove facia.

8. Remove plastic filler panel on each side by removing all

plastic push fasteners, set panel aside for later notching
and reinstallation.

9. Remove one bolt from horn. Bolt will not be reused.