Pro Series 51179 51 Receiver - Manual

Installation Instructions
Ford Freestyle/Taurus X
Ford Five Hundred/Taurus
Mercury Montego/Sable
Part Numbers:
51179
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Wiring Access Location: SUV1, SUV2 or PC3, PC4
Equipment Required:
Wrenches: 10mm, 13mm, 15mm, ¾”
Drill Bits: None
Note: Later model 2009 vehicles do not have the unthreaded weldnuts on the passenger side. If you have a later model 2009 vehicle you need to
install the fasteners identified with an asterisk (*) on the passenger’s side of the vehicle frame also.
1. Remove the exhaust hanger bracket from the driver’s side frame rail and lower carbon canister on the passenger’s side (if present).
2. Fishwire carriage bolt(s) and ¼ x 1 x 3 block(s) through access hole(s) at end of frame and into existing slot(s) in bottom of frame. Remove
fishwire.
3. Fishwire carriage bolt(s) and ¼ x 1 x 2 block(s) through access hole(s) at end of frame. Keep bolt(s) and block(s) inside frame until hitch is in
position. Leave fishwire(s) on carriage bolt(s) temporarily, see Figure 2.
4. Raise hitch into position. Use fishwire(s) to pull carriage bolt(s) through hole(s) in hitch bracket(s) on driver’s*(or both) sides. Loosely install
conical toothed washer(s) and hex nut(s) onto carriage bolt(s).
5. On all but later 2009’s, install three (3) M12 thread forming bolts and conical toothed washers into existing unthreaded weldnuts on passenger’s
side as shown. Bolts will form threads.
6. Cut off the end of the exhaust hanger that extends into the frame, see Figure 3.
7. Reattach the exhaust hanger with the two (2) M8 x 1.25 x 55mm bolts and 7/16 spacer blocks and reattach the carbon canister removed in step
1.
Rev. A 08-27-09 51179N Sheet 1 of 3 z 2009 Cequent Performance Products
Spacer Block 7/16 x 1 x 2 Qty. (2) 8 *Hex Nut ½-13 Qty. (5) 4
*Spacer Block ¼ x 1 x 2 Qty. (2) 7 *Conical Toothed Washer ½” Qty. (5) 3
Flanged Hex Bolt M12 x 1.75 x 40mm Qty. (3) 6 *Spacer Block ¼ x 1 x 3 Qty. (3) 2
Hex Bolt M8 x 1.25 x 55mm CL9.8 Qty. (2) 5 *Carriage Bolt ½-13 x 1-3/4” GR5 Qty. (5) 1
Tighten all M8 CL9.8 fasteners with torque wrench to 25 Lb.-Ft. (34 N*M)
Tighten all M12 Thread Forming fasteners with torque wrench to 92 Lb.-Ft. (125 (N*M)
Tighten all ½-13 GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 N*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.
3500 LB (1589 Kg.) Max Gross Trailer Weight
300 LB (136 Kg.) Max Tongue Weight
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer’s Rating or
Drawbar must be used in the
RISE position only.
Drawbar Kit:
36071
Fastener Kit: 51179F
Form F206 Rev A 5605
Frame Rail
Fascia
Note: Keep bolt and block
Inside frame until
Hitch is in position.
Figure 2
End View Driver’s Side
Remove this end
1”
(25.4mm) Figure 3
Exhaust Hanger
8
Remove this end
5
Existing Slot
Access Hole
Existing Hole
(3) places
Frame Rail
63
(Most Vehicles)
See note below if you have
A later model 2009 vehicle
For passenger’s side
*1
*2
*3
*4
*1
*7
*3
*4