Reese 45300 User Manual [en, es, fr]
Vehicle
Frame
Spring shackle
Bumper
GMC Sierra/Chevrolet Silverado 2500 & 3500 HD Pickups.
(All inc. Regular, Crew, Extended & Dually - 2 & 4WD Long & Short-bed)
GMC Denali HD Crew-Cab Pickup. Short bed trucks requires drilling
Bumper
Fascia
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required: Cable tie provided
Fastener Kit: 45300F
Wrenches: 13mm, 19mm, 21mm, 22mm, 3/4”,
7/8”, & 6” Ratchet Extension
Drill Bits: Short bed – 3/8”, & 9/16” Rotabroach hole
cutting tool - part number 6811 (sold separately) or
carbide drill
Other items: Plastic cutting tool,
(short bed as needed. (heat shield)
Existing 14mm
bumper bolts
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Installation Instructions
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle Manufacturer’s Rating or
Hitch type
Weight Distributing
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
Wiring Access Location: PU3
Forward holes
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Bumper
attachment
weldnuts
Frame attachment
14mm
weldnuts
Part Numbers:
45300
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
18,000 (8172 Kg) 2500 (1135 Kg)
18,000 (8172 Kg) 2000 (908 Kg)
Drilled holes both sides
Short bed only
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
Existing 14mm
bumper bolts.
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Existing 14mm
bumper bolts
Install attachment bars
One side at a time, remove
side M14 bolts at the outside
end of the frame rail.
Qty. (4) Hex Bolt, M14 x 2.0 x 45mm CL10.9 (coarse thread)
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Qty. (6) Conical Toothed Washer, 5/8” (black color)
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Qty. (2) Hex Bolt, M14 x 1.5 x 45mm CL10.9 (fine thread)
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Qty. (2) Spacer, 1/4” X 1-1/2” X 2”
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Qty. (2) Flange nut, M14 x 1.5 CL10
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Tighten 1/2”-13 Gr.5 bolts with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 N*M)
Note: Fasteners typical both sides
Tighten M14 x 2.0 CL10.9 bolts to 115 Lb.-Ft. (156 N*M)
Tighten M14 x 1.5 CL10.9 bolts to 148 Lb.-Ft. (201 N*M)
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Bumper , exhaust & heat shield not shown
Qty. (2) Hex bolt , 1/2-13 x 2.00 GR 5
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Qty. (4) Conical Toothed Washer, 1/2” (gold color)
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Qty. (2) Hex Nut, 1/2”-13
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Qty. (1) Attachment bar LH (117535)
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Qty. (1) Attachment bar RH (117536)
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Bumper attachment,
14mm weldnuts
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.
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Sheet 1 of 6 45300N 8-25-10 Rev. A
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
Installation Instructions
Part Numbers:
45300
Long bed truck:
1. Lower spare tire from underneath of truck for ease of installation. Also remove existing 14mm bolts from end of each truck frame rail.
Return bolts to vehicle owner. If truck has existing hitch remove bumper bolts also.
2. Raise hitch into position locating slots in hitch over existing weldnuts in truck bumper and end of truck frame rails.
3. Install supplied 14mm bolts and conical toothed washers (Item 1 & 2) into existing weldnuts as shown.
4. Install supplied M14 bolts and spacers (Item 3 & 4) on forward attachments through access hole on inside or outside of frame and down
through slots in bottom of truck frame and hitch.
5. Attach nuts and conical toothed washers to forward bolts both sides.
6. Torque all M14 fasteners to specification.
7. Remove existing M14 bolts(2) located on the outside end of the frame rail. One frame rail at a time. Place attachment bars as shown and
reinstall existing M14 bolts back into to frame. Install ½-13 bolt, conical toothed washers and nut to hitch as shown. Repeat same process
opposite side, and torque ½-13 bolt and M14x2.00 bolts to fasteners to specification.
8. Raise spare tire back into place.
Short bed truck: Requires drilling (2) holes in frame rail.
1 Lower spare tire from underneath of truck for ease of installation. Also remove existing 14mm bolts from end of each truck frame rail.
Return bolts to vehicle owner. If truck has existing hitch remove bumper bolts also.
2 Remove 8mm bolts (2) holding plastic heat shield to bottom of frame on passenger’s side. Trim heat shield as shown and drill one 3/8” hole
through rib as shown.
3 Raise hitch into position locating slots in hitch over existing weldnuts in truck bumper and end of truck frame rails.
4 Install supplied 14mm bolts and conical toothed washers (Item 1 & 2) into existing weldnuts as shown.
5 Using hitch as a template, drill 9/16” (.563) holes in (2) places. Note: Frame material is very tough and difficult to drill. Use 9/16”
Rotabroach hole cutting tool - part number 6811 (sold separately) or carbide drill. Frame material is double thick in this area.
6 Install supplied M14 bolts and spacers (Item 3 &4) on forward attachments through access hole on inside or outside of frame and down
through slots in bottom of truck frame and hitch.
7 Attach nuts and conical toothed washers (Items 2 & 4) to forward bolts both sides.
8 Remove existing M14 bolts(2) located on the outside end of the frame rail. One frame rail at a time. Place attachment bars as shown and
reinstall existing M14 bolts back into to frame. Install ½-13 bolt, conical toothed washers and nut to hitch as shown. Repeat same process
opposite side, and torque ½-13 bolt and M14x2.00 bolts to fasteners to specification.
9 Reinstall heat shield at forward bolt hole. Using the provided zip cable feed through hole located near forward attachment through hole
drilled into heat shield in step 2 and back through bracket and tighten. Do Not sandwich heat shield between frame rail and hitch at the
M14 attachment.
10 Raise spare tire back into place.
Short bed truck only
Do Not sandwich heat shield between frame rail and hitch.
3/8” (.375)
(10mm)
Plastic heat
shield shown
Cable tie
1.50 (38mm)
Trim and drill heat shield
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 2010 Cequent Performance Products
1.50 (38mm)
Attach heat shield with cable tie as shown
Sheet 2 of 6 45300N 8-25-10 Rev. A
install
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
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