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Pro Series 51194 51 Receiver User Manual

Installation instructions, Ford escape, Mercury mariner

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Installation Instructions

Ford Escape,

(Includes Hybrid)

Mercury Mariner,

(Includes Hybrid)

Mazda Tribute

Part Numbers:

51194

Hitch Shown In Proper Position

Wiring Access Location: SUV1, SUV2

Equipment Required: Pull wire ( Provided)

Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle

Manufacturer’s Rating or

Drawbar must be used in the
DROP position only.

Drawbar Kit:

36051

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Kit 51194F

3500 LB (1589 Kg) Max Gross Trailer Weight

300 LB (136 Kg) Max Tongue Weight

Wrenches: 7/8”

Drill Bits: 1” & 3/8”
(If tie down bracket present)

1

2

Drilled access hole
See Figure 1.

Fastener Kit: 51194F

Driver's side frame rail

End of frame
access hole
passenger side

Rearward of vehicle

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Rearward hole

passenger side.
*Check driver’s
side frame.

5-1/8”

5/8”

3/8" Dia.
Drill first

Impact bar

1" Dia - Drill after
3/8" hole

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Kink pull wire to

keep block

Figure 2.

Optional installation
with tie down bracket.

Note: If there is access holes to put the bolts & spacers into the frame rails from the end on both sides

1

Qty. (4)

Carriage Bolt 1/2-13 X 1.75

3

Qty. (4)

Conical Washer

2

Qty. (4)

Spacer

4

Qty. (4)

Hex Nut 1/2-13

Note: Fasteners typical both sides

Access hole drill location

driver side frame rail with tie

down bracket

independent of bolt

Figure 1.

Figure 3.

Note: If there is access holes to put the bolts & spacers into the frame rails from the end on both sides

there is no need to drill.

Note: Due to variation in tie down brackets, some interference with the end of frame access hole may

occur on driver’s side. See Figure 1.

1.

Using the pull wire insert carriage bolt and spacer using the kink pull wire method (Figure 3) into the rearward holes of the
each frame rail. Leave pull wires attached. If interfere with tie down bracket exists see Figure 1.

2.

Feed pull wire through the slots in the hitch.

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3.

Raise hitch into position and onto carriage bolts remove pull wire and attach conical washers and nuts. Hand tighten the
fasteners.

Note: Be careful not to push fasteners back into frame.

4.

Repeat using the pull wire to insert remaining carriage bolt and spacer into each frame rail using the same access holes as in
Step 1.

5.

Tighten all fasteners to listed specification.

6.

Paint any bare metal.

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2010 Cequent Performance Products

Sheet 1 of 3

51194N

4-28-10

Rev. A

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.

Form F206 Rev A 5605

Tighten all ½-13 GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 N*M)