Reese 37053 User Manual
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Product No.
JEEP LIBERTY
You can take it with you.
WARNING: DO NOT LUBRICATE THREADS, BOLT FAILURE MAY
OCCUR DUE TO OVER TIGHTENING.
WARNING: DO NOT DRILL OR WELD TO THIS HITCH.
EXISTING WELDNUTS IN
VEHICLE FRAME 3 PER SIDE
ELKHART, IN., OAKVILLE, ONT.
1/2” STRUCTURAL WASHER
12MM 1.75 X 40MM HEX BOLT
37053
SMALL PARTS
PACKAGE 1000000010
USE ONLY REESE SUPPLIED OR APPROVED BOLTS, LOCKNUTS,
AND WASHERS TO INSTALL THIS HITCH
VEHICLE FRAME RAIL
FUEL TANK SHIELD
WITH FUEL
TANK SHIELD
1/2” LOCK WASHER
IMPORTANT NOTES
TOOLS REQUIRED
9/16” SOCKET
18MM SOCKET
19MM SOCKET
TORQUE WRENCH
HITCH
CENTER SECTION
3/8” RIBBED NECK BOLT
3/8” LOCK WASHER
3/8” HEX NUT
1. IF VEHICLE IS EQUIPTED WITH A FUEL TANK SHIELD, REMOVE THREE (3) ON DRIVERS SIDE AND ATTACH FRAME
BRACKET USING SUPPLIED 12MM BOLTS WITH 1/2” LOCK WASHERS AND 1/2” STRUCTURAL WASHERS INTO
EXISTING WELD NUTS IN VEHICLE FRAME. REPEAT FOR PASSENGER SIDE, LEAVING HARDWARE LOOSE. DISCARD
HARDWARE THAT WAS REMOVED.
(OVER)
FRAME
BRACKET
For Installation Assistance or Technical Help, See our Web Site at
www.reeseprod.com or Call 1-219-266-3993
37053IN-1SEP01A PCN5682 © 2001 REESE PRODUCTS, INC. Litho in USA
EXISTING WELDNUTS IN
VEHICLE FRAME 3 PER SIDE
VEHICLE FRAME RAIL
1/2” STRUCTURAL WASHER
1/2” LOCK WASHER
12MM 1.75 X 40MM HEX BOLT
HITCH
CENTER SECTION
WITHOUT FUEL
TANK SHIELD
FRAME
BRACKET
3/8” RIBBED NECK BOLT
3/8” LOCK WASHER
3/8” HEX NUT
2. IF VEHICLE IS NOT EQUIPTED WITH A FUEL TANK SHIELD, ATTACH FRAME BRACKET TO DRIVERS SIDE USING
SUPPLIED 12MM BOLTS WITH 1/2” LOCK WASHERS AND 1/2” STRUCTURAL WASHERS INTO EXISTING WELD NUTS
IN VEHICLE FRAME. REPEAT FOR PASSENGER SIDE LEAVING HARDWARE LOOSE.
3. ATTACH HITCH CENTER SECTION TO FRAME BRACKETS USING SUPPLIED 3/8” RIBBEDNECK BOLTS THROUGH THE
CENTER SECTION AND FRAME BRACKET, APPLY 3/8” LOCK WASHERS AND 3/8” HEX NUTS TO OUTSIDE OF FRAME
BRACKETS.
4. TORQUE 12MM HARDWARE TO 70LB-FT AND 3/8” HARDWARE TO 35 LB-FT.
For Installation Assistance or Technical Help, See our Web Site at
www.reeseprod.com or Call 1-219-266-3993
THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH SAFETY SPECIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STATE OF NEW YORK AND VESC REGULATION V-5 FOR CONNECTING DEVICES AND
TOWING SYSTEMS. WEIGHT DISTRIBUTING HITCH RATING IS 5000 LB. MAX. GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT AND 500 LB. MAX. TONGUE WEIGHT. WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH RATING IS
4000 LB MAX GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT AND 400 LB MAX TONGUE WEIGHT. CONSULT VEHICLE OWNERS MANUAL FOR TOWING RECOMMENDATIONS AND LIMITATIONS.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Reese warrants its Hitches, custom Hitch Receivers, and Sway Controls from date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and
service, ordinary wear and excepted, for the ownership life of the original consumer purchaser. Reese will replace FREE OF CHARGE any part which proves defective in
material or workmanship when presented to any Reese dealer, Reese Warehouse or return to factory. TRANSPORTATION CHARGES PREPAID, at the address
below. THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO DEFECTIVE PARTS REPLACEMENT ONLY. LABOR CHARGES AND/OR DAMAGE INCURRED IN INSTALLATION OR
REPLACEMENT AS WELL AS INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CONNECTED THEREWITH ARE EXCLUDED. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Any damage to the Hitch, Custom Hitch receiver
or Sway Control as a result of misuse, abuse, neglect, accident, improper installation, or any use violative of instructions furnished by us, WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. In the event of a problem
Reese warrants its Hitches, Custom Hitch Receivers and Sway Controls from date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and
service, ordinary wear and tear excepted, for the ownership life of the original consumer purchaser.
with warranty service or performance, you may be able to go to a small claims court, a state court, or a federal district court.
Reese Products, Inc.
51671 State Road 19-N
Elkhart, IN 46514
Reese Products of Canada, Ltd.
2351 Winston Park Drive
Oakville, Ontario
Canada L6K6R7
37053IN-1SEP01A PCN5682 © 2001 REESE PRODUCTS, INC. Litho in USA
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