Reese 44178 User Manual [en, es, fr]

Installation Instructions

Form: F205 Rev A 5

-6-

BMW X5

Part Numbers:

75492 87405 44178

Hitch Shown In Proper Position

Equipment Required:

Fastener Kit: 75492F 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

Wiring Access Location: SUV3.4

* *

Max Gross

Trailer WT (LB)

Max Tongue

WT (LB)

6000 (2724 Kg) 600 (272 Kg)

FORWARD ATTACHMENT CROSSMEMBER

REAR ATTACHMENT CROSSMEMBER

1 2

FIGURE 1.

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

VEHICLE FORWARD

Sheet 1 of 7 75492N 7/8/13 Rev. C

Installation Instructions

Form: F205 Rev A 5

-6-

BMW X5

Part Numbers:

75492 87405

1 2 3 4 5

BOTTOM VIEW

FIGURE 5.

FORWARD ATTACHMENT CROSSMEMBER

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

FIGURE 4.

NOTCH FASCIA AROUND HITCH

44178

HITCH

FORWARD ATTACHMENT CROSSMEMBER

FIGURE 6.

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

1111

Qty. (1) Conical Tooth Washer 1/2”

2222

Qty. (1) Flat Washer 1/2”

3333

Qty. (1) Lock Washer 1/2”

4444

Qty. (1) Rivet Nut 1/2”

5555

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 LOWER HITCH FOR DRILL ACCESS.

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

8. RAISE HITCH BACK INTO POSITION AND LOOSELY INSTALL THE SIX (6) M10 FASTENERS AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 1.

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

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.

IN CROSSMEMBER, HOLD HITCH TIGHT AGAINST CROSSMEMBER WHILE TIGHTENING

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

6666

Qty. (6) Conical Tooth Washer 3/8”

7777

Qty. (6) Spacer

8888

Qty. ( )

9999

Qty. ( )

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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)

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.

Sheet 2 of 7 75492N 7/8/13 Rev. C

Instructions d’installation

BMW X5

Numéros de pièces :

75492 87405 44178

Hitch Shown In Proper Position

Équipement requis :

Visserie : 75492F 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

CARÉNAGE

PORTE AMOVIBLE

Trou percé

Ne pas excéder les spécifications du fabricant de

véhicules de remorquage, ou

Type d’attelage

Répartition de la charge

Capacité de charge Montage sur boule

Point d’accès au câblage : SUV3.4

* *

Poids brut max. de

la remorque (lb)

6 000 (2724 kg) 600 (272 kg)

Traverse avant

Traverse arrière

Poids max. au timon

(lb)

Pare-chocs et carénage

1 2 3 *

*Sert uniquement à installer

4 *

l’écrou de rivet

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

FIGURE 1.

Avant du véhicule

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Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05

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