Draw-Tite 75278 User Manual [en, es, fr]
Pontiac Trans Sport & Montana & SV6
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required: ½” Pull wire (Provided)
Fastener Kit: 75278F
Wrenches: 10mm, 15mm, 3/4, 7/8
Drill Bits: 1/2”
Installation Instructions
Chevrolet Venture & Uplander
Buick Terraza
Saturn Relay
Oldsmobile Silhouette
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Fascia
Hitch type
Weight Distributing
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
Wiring Access Location:
Manufacturer’s Rating or
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
Fishwire through slot
Part Numbers:
75278
33094
87410
44574
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
500 (227 Kg)5000 (2270 Kg)
350 (159 Kg)3500 (1589 Kg)
Exhaust hanger bracket installed through slot in passenger
side bracket Buick & all wheel drive models only
(4) Spacer blocks (2) per bolt location
see figure 3 for orientation
Hitch side bracket
Figure 2
Exhaust hanger bracket
installed through slot in
passenger side bracket Buick
& all wheel drive models only
Hitch side bracket passenger side
Middle 2 holes in
hitch side bracket
Existing weldnuts (may be
hidden by compressor bracket,
drill clearance hole in bracket
for M10 bolt)
Short wheel base frame rails
shown
6
Figure 3
Orientation of spacer blocks
Buick & all wheel drive
models only
* Use only on short wheel base
(on 2004 and older only)
Use here on short wheel base
(on 2004 and older only)
Exhaust hanger installed through this slot
on Buick & all wheel drive models. See
figures 2 &3
Note:
Some bolts or blocks will not be used depending on vehicle application.
* only on short wheel base
Use here on long
wheel base (on 2004
and older only)
Existing weldnut (used
to mount compressor)
2005 & newer
Drilled
hole
Existing slot (on older short wheel
base) drilled hole on 2004 & older
long wheel base
Existing weldnut (on 2005 &
newer)
Figure 1
1
2
3
4
5
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.
1/4 X 1.50 X 2.00 BlockQty. (2)
1/2 Lock WasherQty. (3)
1/2-13 X1.50 GR5 BoltQty. (2)
1/2-13 Hex NutQty. (1)
1/2-13 X 2.00 GR5 Carriage BoltQty. (1)
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7
8
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M10 X 1.50 X 45mm CL 9.8 BoltQty. (5)
1/2-13 Handle Nut AssemblyQty. (2)
1/4 X 1.50 X 2.00 BlockQty. (1)
U-BlockQty. (1)
1/4 X 2.00 X 2.00 BlockQty. (4)
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Installation Instructions
Part Numbers:
75278
Chevrolet Venture & Uplander
33094
Pontiac Trans Sport & Montana & SV6
Buick Terraza
Saturn Relay
87410
44574
Oldsmobile Silhouette
1. Lower vehicle exhaust by lowering the exhaust hanger on the passenger side.
2. If present, lower load leveling compressor on driver’s side, (1) M10 bolt & (2) M6 nuts.
Note: If necessary, trim vertical tab on compressor bracket to clear adjacent M10 bolt.
3. Raise hitch into position. Install M10 X 1.50 X 45mm CL9.8 bolts into existing weldnuts, both sides.
4. Using rearmost holes in hitch side brackets as a template drill 1/2” holes in vehicle frame rails.
On 2004’ and older long wheel base models: It will be necessary to drill a 1/2” hole thru frame at forward most hole on passenger’s
side bracket.
On 2004’ and older short wheel base models: Forwardmost hole in passenger’s side bracket will line up with existing slot in vehicle
frame rail.
0n 2005’ and newer models: Forwardmost slot in passenger’s side bracket will line up with existing weldnut in vehicle frame rail.
5. On passenger’s side, fishwire carriage bolt and blocks thru existing slot in frame rail down into forwardmost hole as shown.
Secure using blocks, lock washers and nuts as follows:
2004’ & older short wheel base models only: Place (2) blocks between frame rail and hitch as shown.
2004’ and older long wheel base models only: Place (2) blocks between hitch and lock washer as shown.
2005’ and newer models only: Install M10 X 45mm CL9.8 bolt thru vehicle fender support bar then thru slot in hitch and into existing
weldnut in vehicle frame.
6. Install handle nut thru square hole inside of vehicle frame rail and install hex bolt and lock washer thru rearmost hole (drilled in
step 4) as shown, both sides.
7. Remove M10 fasteners to reattach exhaust hanger and load leveling compressor and reinstall fasteners.
Note:
On all wheel drive models, it will be necessary to pass exhaust hanger thru 3” long slot in side bracket and use (2) 1/4”
blocks as shown in figure 2 and figure 3, to reattach exhaust hanger bracket.
Tighten all M6 CL8.8 fasteners with torque wrench to 5 Lb.-Ft. (7 N-M)
Tighten all 1/2 GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 N-M)
Tighten all M10 CL9.8 fasteners with torque wrench to 42 Lb.-Ft. (57 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.
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