Draw-Tite 75774 User Manual [en, es, fr]
4
Clamp Brackets
member attachment showing both
4
Block
Vehicle end panel
Vehicle cross member
Trunk Pan
Bumper fascia
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required:
Fastener Kit: 75774F
Wrenches: 3/4”, 7/8”
Drill Bits: None
Other Tools: Tape
Offset hole towards passenger’s side of vehicle
Installation Instructions
Mercedes GLK350
All Models including 4-Matic & RWD
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle Manufacturer’s Rating or
Hitch type
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
Trailer WT (LB)
4000 (1814 Kg) 600 (272 Kg)
Wiring Access Location: SUV 3, SUV 4
RWD Models-Note! You may have to insert the clamp bracket with
nuts through the crossmember opening from the rearward side and
locate on forward side of crossmember.
Vehicle frame
cross member
4
5
6
2
44690, 78303 U-Haul
Max Gross
2
3
Part Numbers:
75774, 87636
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
Tape
8
1
Long sides of
8
1
Tape
blocks vertical
Tape bolt to
hitch bracket
Fasteners typical
both sides.
Note! Install Clamp
Brackets & bolts in to place
and torque to specs below
before raising hitch in to place.
Vehicle
Forward
Back View of vehicle cross
5
Clamp Brackets. Bracket with
7
2
3
weld-nuts on forward side.
Back view showing
block & bolt taped to
hitch upright before
raising hitch in to place.
Qty. (2) 1/2”-13 X 1-1/2” Gr.5 Carriage Bolt Qty. (2) 1/2” Lock Washer
1
Qty. (3) 1/2” Conical Toothed Washer Qty. (1) 1/2-13 X 3” Gr.5 Hex Bolt
2
Qty. (2) 1/2”-13 Hex Nut Qty. (1) 5/8” X 1-1/2” X 2” Block
3
Qty. (2) 1/2”-13 X 1-1/2” Gr.5 Hex Bolt Qty. (2) 1/4” X 1-1/2” X 2” Block
4
5
6
7
8
1. You may have to remove or bend up small plastic fascia tabs sticking out on bottom of bumper fascia before installing hitch.
See picture next page.
2. Install Clamp Brackets to vehicle cross member and install bolts and lock washers and torque to specs below before installing
hitch. Bracket with weld-nuts goes on forward side of cross member. Be sure to orient offset hole to vehicle passenger’s side
as shown. See picture next page. See note above regarding RWD models.
3. Tape blocks and bolts to hitch uprights as shown before raising hitch in to place as shown above. Blocks should be positioned
with long sides vertical.
4. Raise hitch up under vehicle being careful not to push bolts out of hitch that are taped in to place. Install conical washer &
nuts loosely to hold hitch in place. Rotate hitch and insert 5/8” thick block between hitch bar & clamp bracket and install 3”
long hex bolt and conical washer. Torque 3” long bolt to specs below. Torque (2) rearward 1/2” nuts to specs below.
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 2013 Cequent Performance Products, Inc. – Printed in Mexico
Tighten 1/2”-13 Gr.5 bolts /nuts with torque wrench to 75Lb.-Ft. (102 N*M).
Sheet 1 of 6 75774N 5-31-13 Rev. B
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
Installation Instructions
between hitch bar
Bend up or remove before installing hitch.
87593
Mercedes GLK350
All Models including 4-Matic & RWD
View of Clamp Brackets in place
Looking forward on vehicle showing bolts and lock washers in place. Make
sure brackets are vertical inside of cross member depression and then torque
to 75ft. lbs. before raising hitch up under vehicle.
75774, 87636
44690, 78303 U-Haul
Part Numbers:
Vehicle
Forward
Hitch forward
attachment hole.
Insert 5/8” thick
block vertically
and this hole.
Passenger’ side
of vehicle
Offset hole
towards
passenger’s side
View of bumper fascia tab
Bend up or
remove this tab
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 2013 Cequent Performance Products, Inc. – Printed in Mexico
Sheet 2 of 6 75774N 5-31-13 Rev. B
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
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