Draw-Tite 75778 User Manual [en, es, fr]
Installation Instructions
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Part Numbers:
Vehicle
Fascia
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required: Round file, tape, Short Phillips head
Screwdriver, Flat-blade Screwdriver
Fastener Kit: 75778F
Wrenches: 10mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 17mm, 19mm , 9/16”
Drill Bits: 7/16
Screw
Location
Push Pin
Figure 2
Splash Guard Removal
Infiniti FX35
Infiniti FX37
Infiniti FX50
Weight Distributing
Wiring Access Location: SUV3, SUV4
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Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Hitch type
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
Manufacturer’s Rating or
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
Do Not Use With Spring Bars
4000 (1816 Kg) 400 (182 Kg)
Accessory Rating
Elongate hole
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75778
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87639
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
C
Remove (2) existing
M8 Hex Bolts
Before hitch
installation
Figure 3
Appearance Panel Push Pin
Locations
Qty. (2) Hex Bolt M8 x 1.25 x 30mm CL10.9
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Qty. (4) Hex Bolt M10 x 1.25 x 30mm CL8.8
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Qty. (3) Hex Bolt M12 x 1.25 x 35mm CL8.8
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Qty. (12) Conical Toothed Washer 3/8”
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Qty. (3) Conical Toothed Washer ½”
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Bolt-on bracket
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Figure 1
Qty. (1) U Bolt 3/8”-16 GR 5
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Qty. (2) Flanged lock nuts – 3/8-16
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Qty. (2) Hex Bolt 3/8 – 16 x 1-1/4” GR 8
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Qty. (2) Hex nuts 3/8 – 16 GR 5
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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 1 of 6 75778N 4-25-13 Rev. A
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
Installation Instructions
Part Numbers:
Vehicle
Fascia
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required: Round file, tape, Short Phillips head
Screwdriver, Flat-blade Screwdriver
Fastener Kit: 75778F
Wrenches: 10mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 17mm, 19mm, 9/16”
Drill Bits: 7/16
4444
7777
U bolt
6666
Infiniti FX35
Infiniti FX37
Infiniti FX50
Hitch type
Weight Distributing
Weight Carrying
Wiring Access Location: SUV3, SUV4
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer’s Rating or
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
Do Not Use With Spring Bars
Ball Mount
Elongate existing
hole in frame
Bolt-on
bracket
4000 (1816 Kg) 400 (182 Kg)
Accessory Rating
6666
75778
44692
87639
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
C
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Bolt-on bracket
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8888
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1. Remove splash guards from both driver’s side and passenger’s side wheel wells by removing (3) Phillips head screws and one push pin, each
side, as shown in figure 2. Retain splash guards and fasteners for reinstallation.
2. Remove appearance panels from each side by removing push pins and M6 bolts as shown in figure 3, to access vehicle frame rails. Return
panels and fasteners to vehicle owner.
3. Remove tow hook from driver’s side frame rail by removing (4) M10 fasteners. Return tow hook and fasteners to vehicle owner.
4. Remove suspension damper on driver’s side to allow wrench clearance for forward most fastener.
5. On passenger’s side, remove (2) M8 hex bolts from bottom flange at end of frame rail (located just rearward of exhaust hanger bracket) as
shown and discard.
6. Raise hitch into position and install fasteners as shown into existing weldnuts, except for bolt on bracket.
7. With a torque wrench tighten all M8 x 1.25 CL10.9 fasteners to 25 Lb.-Ft. (34 N*M) ; M10 x 1.25 CL8.8 fasteners to 42 Lb.-Ft. (57 N*M);
and all M12 x 1.25 CL8.8 fasteners to 76 Lb.-Ft. (103 N.M)
8. With hitch installed attached, elongate rear most hole in passenger side frame with drill or file. Approx. 1/8”. Paint bare metal.
9. Install U bolt as shown in figure 4 and slide conical washers over the bolt to act as a spacers. Tape them in place until the bracket is installed
see figure 5.
10. Install bolt on bracket as shown in figure 6 with the remaining fasteners noted in the figures.
11. With a torque wrench tighten U bolt lock nuts to 35 Lb.-Ft. (47 N*M) and 3/8-16 grade 8 fasteners to 45 Lb.-Ft. (61 N*M).
12. Reinstall suspension damper removed in step 4.
13. Reinstall splash guards removed in step 1.
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 75778N 4-25-13 Rev. A
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
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