Pro Series 51093 User Manual [en, es, fr]

Installation Instructions

BMW X5

Part Numbers:

51093

Hitch Shown In Proper Position

Equipment Required:

Fastener Kit: 51093F
Wrenches: 8mm, 13mm, 17mm, T50, T55, 3/4
Drill Bits: 1/2”, 11/16”

UTILITY KNIFE

REQUIRES REMOVAL OR
TRIMMING OF FASCIA DOOR

FASCIA

REMOVABLE DOOR

DRILLED
HOLE

Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle

Manufacturer’s Rating or

Hitch type

Weight Distributing

Weight Carrying

Ball Mount

Max Gross

Trailer WT (LB)

Wiring Access Location: SEE AUTO DEALER

FORWARD ATTACHMENT
CROSSMEMBER

REAR ATTACHMENT
CROSSMEMBER

*
*

Max Tongue

WT (LB)

600 (272 Kg)6000 (2724 Kg)

600 (272 Kg)6000 (2724 Kg)

1
2
3 *
4 *
5

REAR DIFFERENTIAL

ANTI-SWAY BAR

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.

USED TO INSTALL

*

RIVET NUT ONLY
(SEE NOTE 10 & 11)

FIGURE 3.

BOTTOM VIEW

1-1/8" FROM REAR EDGE

(NOT IN CENTER)

6
7
8

FORWARD ATTACHMENT
CROSSMEMBER

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FIGURE 1.

VEHICLE
FORWARD

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Installation Instructions

BMW X5

FORWARD ATTACHMENT
CROSSMEMBER

Part Numbers:

51093

1
2
3

USED TO INSTALL
RIVET NUT ONLY
(SEE NOTE 10 & 11)

HITCH

4
5

FIGURE 5.

BOTTOM VIEW

1

2

3

4

5

1. REMOVE BUMPER AND FASCIA BY REMOVING THE SIX (6) FASTENERS AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 2.

2. REMOVE THE SIX (6) EXISTING M10 FASTENERS FROM THE REAR ATTACHMENT CROSSMEMBER AND RETURN TO VEHICLE OWNER.

3. MEASURE 1-1/8" FORWARD FROM THE REAR EDGE OF THE FORWARD ATTACHMENT CROSSMEMBER AND MARK
A LINE NEAR THE CENTER AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 3. (LINE IS NOT CENTERED ON CROSSMEMBER)

4. RAISE HITCH INTO POSITION AND INSTALL THE TWO (2) OUTER M10 FASTENERS FINGER TIGHT. DO NOT TORQUE M10 FASTENERS AT THIS TIME.

5. USING THE HITCH AS A TEMPLATE, DRILL A 1/2" HOLE IN BOTTOM OF CROSSMEMBER ON LINE MARKED IN STEP 3.

6. REMOVE THE TWO (2) M10 BOLTS AND TEMPORARILY

7. OPEN UP THE 1/2" HOLE DRILLED IN CROSSMEMBER WITH AN 11/16" DRILL BIT.

8. RAISE HITCH BACK INTO POSITION AND LOOSELY

9. LOOSELY INSTALL FASTENERS FOR FORWARD ATTACHMENT AS SHOWN IN FIGURES 1 & 4.

10. TO INSTALL RIVET NUT
THE 1/2-13 HEX BOLT TO 45 LB-FT. (THIS WILL SEAT THE RIVET NUT - SEE FIGURE 6)

11. LOOSEN 1/2-13 HEX BOLT AND REMOVE

12. REINSTALL 1/2-13 HEX BOLT AND CONICAL TOOTHED WASHER. TIGHTEN ALL FASTENERS TO SPECIFIED TORQUE.

13. REATTACH BUMPER AND FASCIA. THE FASCIA REQUIRES TRIMMING AROUND HITCH AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 5.

NOTES:

THE FASCIA DOOR CAN BE RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE OWNER OR TRIMMED PER THE TEMPLATE AND REINSTALLED.

GET VEHICLE OWNER APPROVAL BEFORE TRIMMING FASCIA DOOR.

Hex Bolt 1/2”-13 x 1.75 grade 5Qty. (1)

Conical Tooth Washer 1/2”Qty. (1)

Flat Washer 1/2”Qty. (1)

Lock Washer 1/2”Qty. (1)

Rivet Nut 1/2”Qty. (1)

IN CROSSMEMBER, HOLD HITCH TIGHT AGAINST CROSSMEMBER WHILE TIGHTENING

THE FLAT WASHER AND HELICAL LOCK WASHER WHICH ARE ONLY USED TO INSTALL RIVET NUT.

FIGURE 4.

FORWARD ATTACHMENT CROSSMEMBER

NOTCH FASCIA
AROUND HITCH

FIGURE 6.

6

7

8

Qty. ( )

9

Qty. ( )



LOWER HITCH FOR DRILL ACCESS.

INSTALL THE SIX (6) M10 FASTENERS AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 1.

Hex Bolt M10x1.50 x 50mm CL8.8Qty. (6)

Conical Tooth Washer 3/8”Qty. (6)

SpacerQty. (6)

Tighten all M10 class 8.8 fasteners with torque wrench to 38 Lb.-Ft. (52 n*m)
Tighten all 1/2-13 fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 n*m)

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 2007 Cequent Towing Products

Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05

Rev. A10-9-0751093NSheet 2 of 7

Instructions d’installation

BMW X5

Numéros de pièces :

51093

Hitch Shown In Proper Position

Équipement requis :

Visserie : 51093F
Clés : 8 mm, 13 mm, 17 mm, T50, T55, 3/4
Mèches : 1/2 po, 11/16 po

COUTEAU TOUT USAGE

LA PORTE DE CARÉNAGE DOIT
ÊTRE ENLEVÉE OU DÉCOUPEÉ

Pare-chocs et carénage

CARÉNAGE

PORTE AMOVIBLE

Trou percé

Ne pas excéder les spécifications du fabricant de

Type d’attelage

Répartition de la charge

Capacité de charge
Montage sur boule

Point d’accès au câblage : CONSULTER LE CONCESSIONNAIRE

*
*

véhicules de remorquage, ou

Poids brut max. de

la remorque (lb)

Traverse avant

Traverse arrière

Poids max. au timon

(lb)

600 (272 kg)6 000 (2724 kg)

600 (272 kg)6 000 (2724 kg)

1
2
3 *

*Sert uniquement à installer

4 *

l’écrou de rivet

5

Porte de carénage amovible

Situé au-dessus du
tuyau d’échappement

Remarque : Vérifier l’attelage fréquemment, en s’assurant que toute la visserie et la bille sont serrées adéquatement. Si l’attelage est enlevé, boucher tous les
trous percés dans le coffre ou la carrosserie afin de prévenir l’infiltration d’eau ou de gaz d’échappement. Un attelage ou bille endommagés doivent être enlevés
et remplacés. Observer les mesures de sécurité appropriées en travaillant sous le véhicule et porter des lunettes de protection. Ne jamais utiliser une torche pour
découper un accès ou un trou de fixation. Ce produit est conforme aux normes V-5 et SAE J684 de la V.E.S.C. (État de New York) concernant les spécifications
en matière de sécurité des systèmes d’attelage.

FIGURE 2

Différentiel arrière

Barre stabilisatrice

(voir étapes 10 et 11)

FIGURE 3.

Vue de dessous

1-1/8 po (28mm) depuis le bord arrière

(pas au centre)

6
7
8

Traverse avant

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FIGURE 1.

Avant du
véhicule

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