Draw-Tite 75782 User Manual [en, es, fr]
Frame rail
Fascia
Exhaust
hanger bracket
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required: Pull wire (provided), tin
snips, file or die grinder, soapy water or lubricant
Fastener Kit: 75782F
Wrenches: 10mm, 13mm, 11/16”
Drill Bits: None
Installation Instructions
Ford Escape
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Hitch type
Weight Distributing
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
Wiring Access Location: SUV1, 2
Note: Fasteners typical both sides
Manufacturer’s Rating or
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
5000 (2270 Kg) 525 (239 Kg)
3500 (1589 Kg) 525 (239 Kg)
Accessory Rating
Part Numbers:
75782
87641
44694
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
C
11
12
Figure 8
9999
13
Figure 1
1111
2222
Forward
5555
4444
6666
7777
5555
1111
3333
9999
8888
1111
2222
4444
5555
Access slot
to be
modified
9999
8888
Qty. (6) Carriage bolts 7/16-14 X 1.50 GR5
1111
Qty. (4) Spacer 1/4” X 7/8” x 3”
2222
Qty. (2) Spacer 3/16” X 1” X 2”
3333
Qty. (4) Conical washer 7/16”
4444
Qty. (6) Hex nuts 7/16-14
5555
Qty. (2) Flat washer 7/16”
6666
Qty. (2) Lock washer 7/16”
7777
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.
© 2013 Cequent Performance Products, Inc Sheet 1 of 6 75782N 5-9-13 Rev. A
Printed in Mexico
8888
9999
11
12
13
14
Qty. (4) Hex bolts M8-1.25 X 30mm CL8.8
Qty. (12) Flat washer 5/16”
Qty. (4) Lock washer 5/16”
Qty. (2) Hex nut M8-1.25
Qty. (2) Conical washer 3/8”
Qty. (2) Hex bolts M8-1.25 X 40mm CL10.9
Qty. (6) Pull wire 7/16”
Form: F205 Rev C 9-17-2012
Installation Instructions
75782 , 87641,
Part Numbers:
Ford Escape
44694
1”
Passenger side heat shield trim
hatch area
Figure 3
Pull wire (6)
Reverse pull wire procedure
Figure 5
Access slot
to be
modified
Driver side heat shield
trim hatch area
Figure 2
Kink Pull wire
to keep spacer
independent of bolt
Example of pull wire procedure
Figure 6
Remove
fastener
Rubber isolator
hanger forward
Figure 4
Figure 7
Note: recommend 2 people for hitch installation.
1. Lower the exhaust. Remove the two fasteners on exhaust hanger brackets each side of the frame. Remove the
rubber isolator hanger forward the suspension for additional room. See Figure 4. Spraying a lubricant or soapy water
on the metal hanger rod and the rubber isolator helps removal.
2. Loosen and trim the heat shield. On the drivers side remove fastener in forward location measure and mark the area to
be trimmed. See Figure 2. Trim passenger side heat shield as shown in Figure 3. After trimming re-secure the heat
shield on the drivers’ side with the fastener removed earlier.
3. Enlarge the access hole using a file or grinder to allow carriage bolt access.
4. Install hardware into the frame rails, by feeding the pull wire(coiled end) into the hole inside the frame and feed it out
the modified access slot attaching the required fastener and pull them into position (leave pull wires attach). Starting
with the rear side frame rail(items 1 & 2), the rear attachment horizontal slot (items 1 & 3) see Figure 6. Install
remaining 7/16 fasteners (items 1 & 2) using the reverse pull wire procedure. See Figure 6
5. Push side fasteners with pull wires attached back into frame as shown. See Figure 7
6. Slide the hitch into position, starting with the driver’s side, sliding from the passenger side up over the exhaust then the
passenger side into position. Note feed the pull wires through the slots as needed.
7. Attach the rear horizontal 7/16 fasteners using the flat washer, lock washer and hex nut to help support the hitch.
8. Install (item 13 & 9) M8-1.25 x 40mm bolt and 5/16 flat washer thru the bracket tab at rear of the hitch. Attach the (3)
5/16” flat washers to item 13 on both sides, then push the hitch rearward toward the end frame. Feed the fasteners
through the end frame and bumper plate attach the 3/8” conical washer and M8 hex nut. See Figure 8
9. Pull the fasteners thru the vertical slot on the side attachment, place the conical washer on carriage bolt and remove
pull wire and attach hex nut.
10. Attached the rest of the fasteners as shown and hand tighten only at this time.
11. Reattach exhaust hanger brackets using the fasteners as shown.
12. Tighten all fasteners to the required torque specification.
13. Reattach the rubber isolator hanger.
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.
© 2013 Cequent Performance Products, Inc Sheet 2 of 6 75782N 5-9-13 Rev. A
Printed in Mexico
Tighten all M8 CL8 fasteners with torque wrench to 18 Lb.-Ft. (23 N*M)
Tighten all M8 CL10.9fasteners with torque wrench to 27 Lb.-Ft. (37 N*M)
Tighten all 7/16 GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to50 Lb.-Ft (68 N*M)
Form: F205 Rev C 9-17-2012
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