Reese 44548 User Manual [en, es, fr]
Installation Instructions
Lexus GX470
Toyota 4Runner
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required:
Fastener Kit: F75155
Wrenches: 1/2”,3/4”,10mm,12mm,13mm,17mm
Drill Bits: NONE
Other: Tin Snips, Tape
Requires removal of factory hitch if equipped.
Note!
This requires the rear fascia to be removed and reinstalled.
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer’s Rating or
Hitch type
Weight Distributing
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
Wiring Access Location: SUV1, SUV2
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
76
Part Numbers:
75155
44548
70779
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
730 (331 Kg)7300 (3314 Kg)
600 (272 Kg)6000 (2724 Kg)
Existing
weld-nuts
Vehicle Rearward
Bracket tab bolting
locations.
1
2
3
4
5
FIGURE 2.
For TOYOTA Only
Tow hook, remove
and return to
customer.
Hex bolt M12 x 1.25 x 40mm CL10.9 Qty. (4)
Conical washer 1/2”Qty. (6)
Hex bolt M8 x 1.25 x 30mm CL10.9 Qty. (2)
Conical washer 3/8”Qty. (2)
Hex bolt 1/2”-13 x 1.50 GR5 Qty. (2)
Fascia tabs
Impact bar
Tape
43
Taped
together
12
6
7
8
9
Access holes
for handle-nut
and blocks
Handle nut assembly 1/2”-13 Qty. (2)
Block 1/4” x 1” x 3”Qty. (2)
Hex Bolt ¼” X 1” (Not Shown)Qty. (2)
Flange Nut ¼” (Not Shown)Qty. (2)
Cable tieQty. (4)
Impact
bar
52
FIGURE 1.
For LEXUS - See next page.
Tighten all 1/2” GR5 Handle nut bolts with torque wrench to 50 Lb.-Ft (68N*M).
Tighten all M8 fasteners with torque wrench to 20 Lb.-Ft (27N*M).
Tighten all M12 fasteners with torque wrench to 68 Lb.-Ft (92N*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.
Rev. E9-15-08N75155Sheet 1 of 6z 2006, 2007, 2008 Cequent Towing Products
Installation Instructions
Lexus GX470
Toyota 4Runner
Part Numbers:
75155
44548
70779
1. Remove tow hook & electrical bracket (if present) from vehicle frame and return to owner with fasteners.
If present, unplug wiring connector bracket from impact bar. Remove the two plastic wire holders that
Note:
hold the 7-way connector wires, and the plastic wire above the frame rail. This will allow the play needed to
move electrical plug.
2. On TOYOTA 4RUNNER Vehicles ONLY.-
Trim fascia tabs (both sides) near the bottom of the impact bar as
needed. (As shown in Figure 2. Page 1).
3. Raise hitch into position, making sure the factory 7-way connector is above the crosstube of the hitch during
installation. Align side brackets with existing tow hook holes at end of frame rails. Install fasteners as
shown. (Figure 1. Page1)
4. Tape (1) 1/4” x 1” x 3” block to each handle-nut. Insert the handle-nut into slots located in the impact bar.
Install the 1/2”-13 hex bolt and 1/2” conical washer as shown. (Figure 1)
5. Place the factory 7-way connector into the electrical bracket provided on the hitch. Using (2) ¼” hex bolts
and flanged nuts, attach 7-way electrical plug to electrical bracket on the hitch.
Tighten all 1/2” GR5 Handle nut bolts with torque wrench to 50 Lb.-Ft (68N*M).
Tighten all M8 fasteners with torque wrench to 20 Lb.-Ft (27N*M).
Tighten all M12 fasteners with torque wrench to 68 Lb.-Ft (92N*M).
Existing hex bolts,
M8 x 1.25
LEXUS GX470 VEHICLES ONLY
FIGURE 3.
BACK SIDE of IMPACT BAR
LEXUS VEHICLES ONLY
Fascia Support Bracket
Zip cable ties
typical both sides
FIGURE 4.
BACK SIDE of IMPACT BAR
1. Remove the (6) bolts holding the (2) fascia support brackets. Return the fascia support brackets and fasteners to
vehicle owner for reinstallation if hitch is removed. (Figure 3. above)
2. Install hitch per steps 1, 3,4 on above. Step 2 is for the Toyota 4Runner only.
3. Install the zip cable ties (4) (Fig. 4 below) through the spare tire bracket (attached to the impact bar,not the spare tire
creating a large loop. Feed the remaining (2) zip cable ties through the fascia tabs then through the large loop
{securing the (2) zip cable ties together}.
)
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.
Rev. E9-15--08N75155Sheet 2 of 6z 2006, 2007, 2008 Cequent Towing Products
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