Draw-Tite 65022 FRONT MOUNT RECEIVER - Manual

Receiver Shown In Proper Position
Frame
Rail
Bumper
Bracket
Bumper
Drilled Holes
Back Of Bumper
FIGURE 2
Front Mounted Receiver
Installation Instructions
Ford F-250 & F-350 Superduty Pickup, Excursion (All Models)
F-350, F-450, & F-550 Cab & Chassis With 34” Frame
Part Numbers:
65022
NOTE: OPTIONAL OEM FOG LIGHTS MUST BE REMOVED FOR RECEIVER INSTALLATION.
1.
Remove six (6) bumper bolts, bumper and (2) shim plates if present.
2. Remove OEM tow hooks if present.
3. Place bumper on protected surface to prevent scratching. Place receiver inside bumper. See Figure 2.
4. Loosen six (6) nuts to remove lower front cross member (if equipped).
5. Center receiver hole pattern side to side on bumper hole pattern. Mark location of drilled holes in bumper, in center of receiver slots. See
Figure 3.
6. Remove receiver from bumper and drill marked holes with 5/8" drill.
7. Place receiver on frame.
8. Reinstall lower front cross member (if equipped).
9. Reinstall OEM tow hooks removed in Step 2.
10. Reinstall bumper using four (4) fasteners removed in Step 1. Do not install shim plates.
11. Install remaining fasteners as shown in Figure 1. CAUTION: HOLD DRIVER’S SIDE HANDLE NUTS IN PLACE TO PREVENT
THEM FROM ROTATING INTO AIR CONDITIONG CONDENSER.
12. Return shim plates to customer.
Tighten all fasteners with torque wrench to 50 Lb.-Ft (68 N-m).
Rev. B 11-07-05 N65022 Sheet 1 of 3 z 2005 Cequent Towing Products
Hex Bolt, 1/2”-13 x 1-3/4” Qty. (4) 4 Spacer, 1-1/2” x 2” x 1/4” Qty. (4) 2
Conical Washer, 1/2” Qty. (4) 3 Handle Nut, 1/2” Qty. (4) 1
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.
Equipment Required:
Wrenches: 3/4”, 15mm, 18mm
Drill Bits: 5/8”
Fastener Kit: K65022
CARGO CAPACITY – DO NOT EXCEED
500 LB. OR VEHICLE FRONT GROSS
AXLE WEIGHT RATING. (GAWR)
LB. MAX. WINCH LINE PULL 9000
Shim Plate, If Present
Remove and
Return To Customer
Both Sides
Existing
Nut Plate
Drilled
Holes
Existing Bolts
FIGURE 1
Hitch
Drilled Hole
Drilled Hole Existing Hole
Existing
Hole
FIGURE 3
CAUTION: HOLD HANDLENUT IN PLACE
TO PREVENT IT FROM ROTATING INTO
AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER.