Draw-Tite 75751 User Manual [en, es, fr]
Existing
Frame rail
Form: F205 Rev A 5
-6-
05
Figure 1.
Existing
Electrical
Fascia
1-1/4” O.E.M. Hitch
Spare Tire
(Not on all Vehicles)
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required: Pullwires (provided)
Fastener Kit: 75751F
Wrenches: 10mm, 18mm, 22mm 5/8”
Drill Bits: none
Note: Fasteners typical both sides
Installation Instructions
Ford Escape (Includes Hybrid)
Mercury Mariner (Includes Hybrid)
Mazda Tribute
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer’s Rating or
Hitch type
Weight Distributing
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
Wiring Access Location: SUV1, SUV2
WARNING: If vehicle is equipped with O.E.M. hitch
DO NOT use both Hitches at the same time. This may
overload and cause damage to vehicle.
5250 (2383 Kg) 525 (239 Kg)
3500 (1589 Kg) 525 (239 Kg)
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
Part Numbers:
75751
87626
44680
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
Frame rail
3
Existing
weldnuts
1
2
5
3or6
Access slot
both sides
Existing O.E.M.
Hitch/Bumper
Before
6
bracket.
After
4
Installation for vehicles with O.E.M. Class 2 Integrated Hitch/Bumper
Qty. (6) Carriage Bolt 7/16 -14 X 1.75 GR5
1
Qty. (6) Block
2
Qty. (6) Conical Washer 7/16”
3
Installation for vehicles with O.E.M. Class 2 Integrated Hitch/Bumper. (Figure 1) – Without O.E.M. hitch, see next page (figure 4)
1. Remove existing bolts from inside frame rails. Return to owner.
2. Relocate existing electrical bracket. Remove (2) screws and shift the bracket toward the drivers side using the inside screw hole on bracket
and outside weld nut (See Figure 3).
3. Raise hitch into position and install conical toothed washers and hex bolts into the existing weldnuts.
4. Using the pullwire feed carriage bolts and blocks thru access slot in end of the frame as shown in Figure 1. Using the kink pullwire to keep
block independent of bolt (See Figure 2). Feed the pullwire thru the existing slot and hitch.
5. Attach conical toothed washer and hex nuts.
4
5
6
Qty. (6) Hex Nut 7/16 - 14
Qty. (4) Bolt M12 X 1.75 X 45 CL10.9 OR M14 X 2.0 X 45 CL10.9
Qty. (4) Conical washer 5/8”
Figure 3.
Kink pullwire to keep
blocks independent of
bolt.
Figure 2.
O.E.M. hitch
O.E.M.
Hitch/Bump
er
O.E.M. hitch
Note: Do Not use both Hitches at the same time. This may overload and cause damage to vehicle.
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 2012 Cequent Performance Products, Inc.
Tighten all M12 CL10.9 fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 N*M)
Tighten all M14 CL10.9 fasteners with torque wrench to 115 Lb.-Ft. (156 N*M)
Tighten all 7/16 - 14 GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 50 Lb.-Ft. (68 N*M)
Sheet 1 of 6 75751N 6-27-12 Rev. A
Note: Do Not use both Hitches
Form: F205 Rev A 5
-6-
05
at the same time.
This may overload and
cause damage to vehicle.
Driver’s side
frame rail
Existing Access
hole
Installation Instructions
Ford Escape, (Includes Hybrid)
Mercury Mariner, (Includes Hybrid)
Mazda Tribute
1
2
4
3
Access hole
Passenger side
Part Numbers:
75751
87626
44680
WARNING: If vehicle is equipped with
O.E.M.. hitch. DO NOT use both
Hitches at the same time. This may
overload and cause damage to vehicle.
Forward
hole
2
1
3
4
3
4
Note: Fasteners typical both sides
Optional Installation Without existing O.E.M. Class 2 Integrated Hitch/Bumper. See previous page for vehicles with O.E.M. hitch
Qty. (6) Carriage Bolt 7/16 – 14 X 1.75 GR5
1
Qty. (6) Block
2
Qty. (6) Conical Washer
3
1. Use pullwire to feed 7/16 - 14 carriage bolt and block using the kink pullwire method (Figure 2) into the forward hole, using the
access hole on the passengers frame rail. (See Figure 4)
2. Use the pullwire to feed 7/16 - 14 carriage bolt and block into the forward drivers frame rail using existing access hole. (As shown
(Figure. 4))
Note: be careful not to push fasteners back into frame.
3. Raise hitch into position and onto carriage bolts and attach with conical toothed washers and nuts. Hand tighten the fasteners.
4. Use pullwire on remaining 7/16 – 14 carriage bolts and blocks into each frame rail (2 each side) using the same access holes as in
Step 1 & 2. (See Figure 4)
Figure 4.
Qty. (6) Hex Nut 7/16 - 14
4
Qty. (4) Bolt M12 X 1.75 X 45 CL10.9
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.
z 2012 Cequent Performance Products, Inc.
Tighten all M12 CL10.9 fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 N*M)
Tighten all 7/16 - 14 GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 50 Lb.-Ft. (68 N*M)
Sheet 2 of 6 75751N 6-27-12 Rev. A
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