Draw-Tite FRAME HITCH User Manual [en, es, fr]

Appearance panel

Installation Instructions

Part Numbers:

Fascia

Toyota Camry shown

Hitch Shown In Proper Position

Equipment Required: Utility Knife,

Lubricant or soapy water

Fastener Kit: 36540F Wrenches: 10mm, 12mm, 14mm,17mm, 11/16” Drill Bits: ½”, 1”

9”

11”

2”

Appearance panel trim

1-1/2”

Figure 3

Toyota Camry page 1 Toyota Avalon page 2

Drawbar Kit:

36071

Drawbar must be used in the

RISE position only.

Toyota Camry install

Figure 1

Existing weld nuts

Frame rail

36540 90031 06160

Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle

Manufacturer’s Rating or

3500 LB (1589 Kg) Max Gross Trailer Weight 300 LB (136 Kg) Max Tongue Weight

Accessory Rating

Wiring Access Location: PC3 & 4

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Heat shield

1” hole to be

drilled both sides

Battery bracket

Exhaust hanger

A. Insert bolt and Block into frame

B. Align block on access hole

C. Pull bolt thru block

Forward

Figure 2

Qty. (4) Hex Bolt M10 X 1.25 X 40 CL8.8

Qty. (5) Conical Washer 3/8”

Qty. (2) Carriage Bolt 7/16-14 X 1.5 GR5

Qty. (2) .915 X 3.000 X 10GA Spacer

Note: There are different appearance panels, due to different models. Some vehicles will require no trimming of appearance panel.

1. Remove appearance panel if the panel covers the drivers side frame rails. Trim or remove panel as shown, obtain Vehicle Owner’s approval before trimming. Note; if panel is not reinstalled there will be a ¾”-1” gap between hitch and fascia. See Figure 3.

2. Lower exhaust by removing two bolts at exhaust hanger bracket, and remove rubber isolator on the forward side of the exhaust. Spraying a lubricant or soapy water on the metal hanger rod and the rubber isolator helps removal. Remove the rubber isolator from the muffler leaving them attached to the exhaust hanger bracket. On vehicles with dual exhaust repeat process on both sides.

3. Remove heat shield.

4. Raise hitch into position over exhaust pipes and install M10 hex bolts. Exhaust hanger bracket not necessary at this step. (If installing on the Hybrid model,

there is a battery bracket on the passenger side of the vehicle and instead of drilling a hole in the frame simply remove the rearmost bolt from the bracket attached to the frame and attach hitch using the supplied M8 x 40mm hex bolt. Drilling is still required on the driver’s side of the vehicle.)

5. Using the hitch as a template mark and center punch the (2) holes on both sides. Drill ½” pilot hole both sides.

6. Lower hitch and drill 1” hole in frame rail. Mark and drill heat shield for the 7/16 Carriage bolt using the frame rail as template.

7. Reinstall appearance panel.

8. Insert carriage bolt and spacer as shown leaving pull wire attached. See Figure 2.

9. Raise hitch into position threading the pullwire through the bracket. Install M10 bolts as shown on driver’s side. Remove pullwire and install conical washers and nuts on passenger side. Install the exhaust hanger bracket on the passenger side, then remove pullwire and install conical washers and nuts on driver’s side. See Figure 1.

10. Tighten all fasteners to the required torque specification.

11. Reinstall the heat shield/s using M6 bolt as needed.

12. Raise exhaust back into position.

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.

PRINTED IN MEXICO

bracket

Note: Fasteners typical both sides of hitch.

Qty. (2) Conical Washer 7/16”

Qty. (2) Hex Nut 7/16-14

Qty. (1) Hex Bolt, M8-1.25 x 50 CL10.9

Qty. (2) Hex Bolt M6 X 1.0 X 40

Tighten all 7/16 GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 50 Lb.-Ft. (68 N*M) Tighten all M8 CL10.9 fasteners with torque wrench to 27 Lb.-Ft. (37 N*M) Tighten all M10 CL8.8 fasteners with torque wrench to 38 Lb.-Ft. (52 N*M)

Sheet of 6 36540N 2/10/14 Rev. A

connection pointHybrid Only

Form F206 Rev A 5605

Fascia

Installation Instructions

Part Numbers:

Toyota Avalon view

Hitch Shown In Proper Position

Equipment Required: Strap or bungee cords to support exhaust

Fastener Kit: 36514F

Wrenches: 10mm, 12mm, 14mm,

17mm, 6” socket extension, 11/16”

Drill Bits: ¼”, 1”, ½”

Side specific

Vehicle support bracket

A. Insert bolt and Block into frame

B. Align block on access hole

Figure 2

Toyota Avalon install

Existing M10 weld nuts

C. Pull bolt thru block

Toyota Camry page 1 Toyota Avalon page 2

Drawbar Kit:

36071

Drawbar must be used in the RISE position only.

1” hole to be

drilled both sides

Forward weld nut

End panel bolts

Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle

3500 LB (1589 Kg) Max Gross Trailer Weight 300 LB (136 Kg) Max Tongue Weight

l m

Figure 1

36540 90031 06160

Manufacturer’s Rating or

Accessory Rating

Wiring Access Location: PC3 & 4

Frame rail

Heat shield

2nd Forward rubber

isolator bracket

location

Drill ½” to ¾” hole

1st Forward rubber

isolator bracket

location

Exhaust hanger bracket

Note: Fasteners typical both sides of hitch.

Forward

Qty. (4) Hex Bolt M10 X 1.25 X 40 CL8.8

Qty. (5) Conical Washer 3/8”

Qty. (2) Carriage Bolt 7/16-14 X 1.5 GR5

Qty. (2) .915 X 3.000 X 10GA Spacer

1. Remove appearance panel and return panel to owner.

2. Lower exhaust by removing two bolts at the end panel and two bolts on the frame rail exhaust hanger bracket each side. End panel bolts to be reinstalled.

3. Support the exhaust to prevent damage using straps, bungee cords or other means. Remove 1st rubber isolator bracket on the forward passenger side of the exhaust and the next 2nd forward rubber isolator bracket.

4. Remove heat shields.

5. Raise (slide) hitch into position over exhaust pipes and temporarily install M10 hex bolts for support. Exhaust hanger bracket not necessary at this step. (If

installing on the Hybrid model, there is a battery bracket on the passenger side of the vehicle and instead of drilling a hole in the frame simply remove the rearmost bolt from the bracket attached to the frame and attach hitch using the supplied M8 x 40mm hex bolt. Drilling is still required on the

driver’s side of the vehicle. Refer to figure on Camry page.)

6. Using the hitch as a template mark and center punch the (1) holes on both sides. Drill ¼” pilot hole both sides.

7. Lower hitch and drill 1” hole in frame rail. Mark and drill heat shield for the 7/16 carriage bolt using the frame rail as template. Set aside for later install.

8. Insert carriage bolt and spacer into the frame as shown leaving pull wire attached. See Figure 2.

9. Raise hitch into position threading the pullwire through the bracket. Install at least one M10 bolts as shown both sides.

10. Remove pullwire and install conical washers and nuts on both side. Center hitch and Torque 7/16” fasteners to required specification. Install heat shield.

11. Install the 1st & 2nd forward rubber isolator brackets.

12. Remove M10 bolts and install the exhaust hanger brackets thru the forward weld nut both sides (item 1).

13. Install vehicle support bracket re-using the existing end panel bolts and (item 1) remaining M10 bolts.

14. Tighten all fasteners to the required torque specification.