Reese 44547 User Manual [en, es, fr]

Bumper Mounting Bracket

Trunk Pan/ Plastic Trunk Pan Cover

Hitch Shown In Proper Position

Equipment Required:

Fastener Kit: 75470F Wrenches: 10mm, 15mm, 17mm Drill Bits: None

Installation Instructions

Mercedes-Benz R350 Mercedes-Benz R500

Mercedes-Benz R320 CDI

Mercedes-Benz R320 BlueTEC

Note: Trunk Pan cover requires trimming.

Obtain Vehicle Owner’s approval

Plastic Fascia

Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle

Manufacturer’s Rating or

Hitch type

Weight Distributing

Weight Carrying

Ball Mount

Wiring Access Location: T.B.D.

1234

Typical all models

Max Gross

Trailer WT (LB)

Part Numbers:

75470 44547 87413

Max Tongue

WT (LB)

N/AN/A

350 (159 Kg)3500 (1589 Kg)

Bumper Mounting Bracket

See Figure 4 For Fastener Configuration For vehicles without Cross Bracing Members

Plastic Trunk Pan Cover

Vehicle Cross Bracing Members

Hex Bolt M10 x 1.50 x 140mmQty. (2)

Flat Washer 10mmQty. (6)

Conical Toothed Washer 3/8”Qty. (4)

Hex Nut M10 x 1.50Qty. (2)

Hex Bolt M10 x 1.50 x 45mmQty. (2)

Remove existing Bolt & Nut this Location

Figure 1

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Cut-out – See Figure 2

Carriage Bolt 7/16-14 x 2.00Qty. (2)

Block ¼” x 1 x 3Qty. (2)

Conical Toothed Washer 7/16”Qty. (2)

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

Block 7/16 x 1 x 2Qty. (2)

Vehicle Bumper

Fasteners Typical Both Sides of Vehicle

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 2006, 2007, 2009 Cequent Performance Products

Rev. D4-24-0975470NSheet 1 of 9

Plastic Trunk Pan Cover

Installation Instructions

Mercedes-Benz R350 Mercedes-Benz R500

Mercedes-Benz R320 CDI

Mercedes-Benz R320 BlueTEC

On vehicles without cross bracing members, This area will need to be cut out to provide access to trunk pan.

¼ x 1 x 3 Block

Part Numbers:

75470 44547 87413

Remove rubber plug this hole

¼ x 1 x 3 Block

Rib

Plastic Fascia

Rib

Figure 3

View looking inside vehicle spare tire well with spare tire and tool kit

Cut plastic trunk pan Cover in area shaded For hitch bar clearance Typical all models

This Fascia-mounting Bolt will NOT Reinstalled after Hitch installation

removed.

Inside-vehicle access not necessary on vehicles with cross bracing members

Figure 2

For Vehicles With Cross Bracing Members

Note: Trunk Pan cover requires trimming. Obtain Vehicle Owner’s approval before cutting.

1. Remove (2) M10 fasteners which secure vehicle cross-bracing members to trunk pan as shown in Figure 2 and return to vehicle owner.

2. Remove (4) fascia-mounting bolts which attach fascia to trunk pan as shown in Figure 2. Retain (3) of these bolts for reinstallation (one bolt will not be re-installed and may be returned to vehicle owner). Remove (7) flanged nuts which attach plastic trunk pan cover to trunk pan. Retain all (7) flanged nuts for re-installation of trunk pan cover.

3. Remove inboard bumper mounting bolt and flanged nut, one each side, as shown in Figure 1 and return to vehicle owner.

4. Cut plastic trunk pan cover as shown in Figure 2.

5. Install M10 x 1.50 x 140mm bolts down thru bumper/bumper mounting bracket, each side, as shown in Figure 1.

Note: There will be sufficient room to use flat wrench to hold bolt head above bumper.

6. Raise hitch into position as shown. Install conical toothed washers and nuts provided with hitch to M10 fasteners installed in step

7. Attach forward hitch bar to trunk pan as shown, sandwiching cross-bracing members between hitch bar and trunk pan.

Note: Flat washers must be used as spacers between hitch bar and cross-bracing members.

Tighten all M10 x 1.50 CL10.9 fasteners with torque wrench to 53 Lb.-Ft. (72 N-M)

8. Re-install (7) flanged nuts which attach trunk pan cover to trunk pan. Reinstall (3) fascia-mounting bolts.

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 2006, 2007, 2009 Cequent Performance Products

Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05

Rev. D4-24-0975470NSheet 2 of 9

Installation Instructions

Mercedes-Benz R350 Mercedes-Benz R500

Mercedes-Benz R320 CDI

Cut-out – See Figure 2

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Trunk pan fastener configuration for vehicles without cross bracing members

Mercedes-Benz R320 BlueTEC

Cut-out – See Figure 2

Figure 4

For Vehicles Without Cross Bracing Members

Note: Trunk Pan cover requires trimming. Obtain Vehicle Owner’s approval before cutting.

1. Remove (4) fascia-mounting bolts which attach fascia to trunk pan as shown in Figure 2. Retain (3) of these bolts for reinstallation (one bolt will not be re-installed and may be returned to vehicle owner). Remove (7) flanged nuts which attach plastic trunk pan cover to trunk pan. Retain all (7) flanged nuts for re-installation of trunk pan cover.

2. Remove spare tire and tool kit from inside vehicle.

3. Remove rubber plugs from attaching holes as shown in Figure 3.

4. Cut plastic trunk pan cover as shown in Figure 2.

5. Remove inboard bumper mounting bolt and flanged nut, one each side, as shown in Figure 1 and return to vehicle owner.

Part Numbers:

75470 44547 87413

Fasteners Typical Both Sides of Vehicle.

6. Install M10 x 1.50 x 140mm bolts down thru bumper/bumper mounting bracket, each side, as shown in Figure 1.

Note: There will be sufficient room to use flat wrench to hold bolt head above bumper.

7. Raise hitch and plastic trunk pan cover into position as shown. Install conical washers and nuts provided with hitch to M10 fasteners installed in step 7.

8. Install 7/16 carriage bolts and ¼ x 1 x 3 blocks (sq. hole) down thru holes in spare tire well.

Note: Blocks must be oriented against rib in spare tire well as shown in Figure 3 to prevent block from turning, as well as to allow blocks to sit flat.

9. With 7/6 x 1 x 2 block between spare tire well and hitch bar, and carriage bolt thru hole in block and slot in hitch bar, attach conical washer and nut.

Tighten all 7/16-14 GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 50 Lb.-Ft. (68 N*M) Tighten all M10 x 1.50 CL10.9 fasteners with torque wrench to 53 Lb.-Ft. (72 N*M)

10. Re-install (7) flanged nuts which attach trunk pan cover to trunk pan. Reinstall (3) fascia-mounting bolts.

11. Return spare tire and tool kit inside vehicle.

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 2006, 2007, 2009 Cequent Performance Products

Rev. D4-24-0975470NSheet 3 of 9

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