Draw tite 24944, 77331, CQT24944 Installation Instructions Manual

Applications:

Years Make Models

2016 -

Current* Toyota Prius

Ratchet

Torque

Wrench

Safety

Glasses

Sockets

12 mm

DO NOT EXCEED LOWER OF TOWING VEHICLE

MANUFACTURER’S RATING OR:

Hitch Type Max Gross Trailer Weight Max Tongue Weight

Weight Carrying 2000 lb. (908 kg) 200 lb. (90.8 kg)

Weight Distributing X X

Representative Vehicle Photo

Installation Time: 45 min

The time listed above is the average time
for pr

ofessional installers. If you do not
feel comfortable performing this
installation on your own or are in need of
assistance, please contact a professional
installer.

Trailer Hitch Illustration

Front of

Vehicle

3’’ Socket
Exten

sion

Installation Instructions

PART NUMBERS: 24944, 77331, CQT24944

Equipment Required:

Phillips

Screwd

river

Tape

Measure

Flat

Head Screw

Driver

Plastic

Trim Tools

Utility

Knife

Marker

Adjustable

Wrench

Note: check hitch frequently, making sure all fasteners and ball are properly tightened. If hitch is removed, plug all holes in trunk pan or other body panels to prevent entry of water and exhaust fumes. A hitch or ball which
has been damaged should be removed and replaced. Observe safety precautions when working beneath a vehicle and wear eye protection. Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch. This product complies with safety
specifications and requirements for connecting devices and towing systems of the state of New York, V.E.S.C. Regulation V-5 and SAE J684.

Installation Instructions

PART NUMBERS: 24944, 77331, CQT24944

Proper torque is needed to keep the hitch secure to the vehicle when towing.

Always wear SAFETY GLASSES
when installing hitch

Rear

Figure 1

(Sold separately)

Drawbar Kit: 3593

Drawbar must be
used in the RISE
position only

2-7/8”

4-1/2”

Center Underbody Panel

Figure 5

Figure 2

Figure 4

Bumper end

panel

Bumper beam

Existing
M8-1.25 Bolts
(8) Places

Lower Fascia

Figure 3

1. Remove (3) plastic underbody panels – using a flat head screw driver, remove (14) plastic push-type rivets and (3) threaded panel fasteners from bottom panels.
2a. Lower Fascia removal - using a Phillips head screw driver, remove (2) screws located at bottom inside edge of lower fascia, (1) per side.

b.) using a plastic trim panel tool, remove (5) clips holding wiring harness to fascia retaining tabs. See Figure 2.
c.) using a plastic trim panel tool, gently remove the plastic fascia starting at the outer edges. See Figure 3.

3. Remove bumper beam – using a 12mm socket, remove (8) M8 bolts, (4) per side, attaching bumper beam to end panel. See Figure 1.

4. Bumper beam modification – using an adjustable wrench, bend the tabs on back of bumper beam up approximately 15 degrees. See Figure 4.

5. Hitch installation – raise hitch and bumper beam into position aligning holes with weldnuts in the end panel. Sandwich the hitch between bumper beam and end panel. See Figure 1.

6. Reinstall fasteners - Loosely reinstall the existing (8) M8 bolts into weldnuts in end panel, (4) per side.

7. Tighten all fasteners with torque wrench to 20 Lb.-Ft. (27 N*M)

8. Reinstall lower fascia and wiring clips – reinstall the lower fascia aligning tabs in lower fascia with upper fascia. Reinstall the (5) wiring clips into fascia tabs above the bumper beam.

Reinstall the (2) screws at outer edge of fascia.

9. Trim center underbody panel – measure, mark, and trim the center underbody panel. See Figure 5.

10. Reinstall underbody panels – reinstall the (3) underbody panels using the (14) push-type rivets and the (3) threaded panel fasteners.