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Hitch Shown In Proper Position

Frame Rail

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Reinstall heat shield using existing fasteners, except over hitch bracket use new M6 hex bolt and flat washer supplied with h

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h (see Figure 4).

Equipment Required: Tin Snips

Fastener Kit: F75118
Wrenches: 10mm, 11/16, 18mm
Drill Bits: None

Installation Instructions

Ford Escape

Mazda Tribute

Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle

Fascia

Hitch type

Weight Distributing

Weight Carrying

Ball Mount

Part Numbers:

75118, 87635

33039, 70636,

78219 U-Haul

Manufacturer’s Rating or

Max Gross

Trailer WT (LB)

5000 (2270 Kg.) 500 (227 Kg.)

3500 (1589 Kg.) 350 (159 Kg.)

Wiring Access Location: SUV, SUV2

Max Tongue

WT (LB)

1234

Fasteners Typical

Heat Shield
Attachment Holes

Both Sides

Frame Rail

Access Hole
Both Sides

2”-4”

Kink fishwire
To keep block
Independent of bolt

Figure 3

Figure 1

Frame Rail

Figure 4

Qty. (6) Carriage Bolt 7/16-14 x 1/3/4 GR5

1

Qty. (6)Spacer Block ¼” x 1 x 3

Qty. (6) Conical Toothed Washer 7/16”

3

1. Remove heat shield on 2002 and earlier models.

2. Fishwire carriage bolts and blocks thru access hole in end of frame as shown in Figure 1.

Note: Keep carriage bolts and blocks independent of each other for fishwiring (see Figure 3).

3. Raise hitch into position and install conical toothed washers and hex nuts.

Note: Be careful not to push fasteners back into frame.

4. Trim heat shield as shown in Figure 2.

Bracket
Heat Shield

6
5

Qty. (6) Hex Nut 7/16-14

4

Qty. (1)Hex Bolt M6 x 1.00 x 20mm CL8.8

Qty. (1) Flat Washer ¼”

6

11-1/4”

(286 mm)

Trim ¾” wide slot

Notch this Area

(2002 and Earlier Models)

Heat Shield

3-3/4”

(95mm)

2”

(51mm)

Figure 2

Tighten all 7/16-14 GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 50 Lb.-Ft. (68 N*M)

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.

z 2002, 2009, 2010 Cequent Performance Products

Tighten M6 x 1.00 CL8.8 fasteners with torque wrench to 10 Lb.-Ft. (14 N*M)

Sheet 1 of 6 N75118 9-10-10 Rev. B

Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05

Frame Rail

Hitch ty

Max Gross

Max Tongue

Drill Bits:

7/16, ½

1

Qty. (2)

Carriage Bolt 7/16

14 x 1/3/4 GR5

5

Qty. (1)

Hex Bolt M6 x 1.00 x 20mm CL8.8

3.Using hitch as a template, drill 7/16 hole thru center attachment slot at a slight angle towards the center of the vehicle

Tighten M6 x 1.00 CL8.8 fastener with torque wrench to 10 Lb

(14 N*M)

Hitch Shown In Proper Position

Equipment Required: Tin Snips

Fastener Kit: F75118
Wrenches: 10mm, 11/16, 18mm

”

”

Installation Instructions

Ford Escape

Mazda Tribute

Optional Installation with existing O.E.M. Class 2

Fascia

1-1/4” O.E.M.
Hitch

Integrated Hitch/Bumper

Weight Distributing

Weight Carrying

Ball Mount

Wiring Access Location: SUV, SUV2

Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle

Manufacturer’s Rating or

pe

Part Numbers:

75118, 87635,
33039, 70636,

78219 U-Haul

Trailer WT (LB)

5000 (2270 Kg.) 500 (227 Kg.)

3500 (1589 Kg.) 350 (159 Kg.)

Heat Shield
Attachment Holes

Drilled Hole
Both Sides

WT (LB)

Fasteners Typical

Both Sides

Frame Rail

Access Slot
Both Sides

Existing Weldnuts

Existing O.E.M.
Hitch/Bumper

1234

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Qty. (2) Spacer Block ¼” x 1 x 3

2

Qty. (2) Conical Toothed Washer 7/16”

3

Qty. (2) Hex Nut 7/16-14

4

Optional Installation with Existing O.E.M. Class 2 Integrated Hitch/Bumper

1. Remove heat shield on 2002 and earlier models

2. Raise hitch into position and loosely install hex bolts into existing weldnuts.

”

4. Lower aftermarket hitch and open 7/16” hole to ½”

5. Open 5/8” x 15/16” slot forward of foremost bolt hole to accept 1” x 3” block.

6. Fishwire block and carriage bolt through the access hole into the drilled hole.

7. Raise hitch into position using new fasteners.

8. Tighten all 7/16-14 GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 50 Lb.-Ft. (68 N*M)

Tighten all M12 x 1.75 CL10.9 fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 N*M)

9. Trim heat shield as shown in Figure 2.

10. Reinstall heat shield using existing fasteners, except over hitch bracket use new M6 hex bolt and flat washer supplied with hitch (see Figure 4).

Tighten all 7/16-14 GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 50 Lb.-Ft. (68 N*M)

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.

z 2002, 2009, 2010 Cequent Performance Products

Tighten all M12 x 1.75 CL10.9 fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 N*M)

Sheet 2 of 6 N75118 9-10-10 Rev. B

Qty. (1) Flat Washer ¼”

6

Qty. (4) Hex Bolt M12 x 1.75 x 45mm CL10.9

7

Qty. (4) Conical Toothed Washer ½”

8

.-Ft.

.

Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05