Draw-Tite 65017 FRONT MOUNT RECEIVER - Manual

Stabilizer Bar
Stabilizer Bar
Bracket
Frame Rail
Existing Weldnuts
Typical Both Sides
Recovery Eye
FIGURE 2
Front Mounted Receiver
Installation Instructions
*Ford Ranger, Ford Explorer
*Mazda B-Series Truck, *Mazda Navajo
**See Note Below and Figure 1
Part Numbers:
65017
**NOTE: All Mazda vehicles and ‘93 through -97 Ford Rangers with fog light option require extensive fascia cut. See Figure 1.
CONSULT VEHICLE OWNER.
1. Remove front air dam (if present).
2. Remove stabilizer bar fasteners.
3. Raise receiver into position, sandwiching stabilizer bar bracket between receiver and frame rail, and install all fasteners as shown in
Figure 2.
4. If desired, trim and reinstall the front air dam. CONSULT VEHICLE OWNER BEFORE TRIMMING.
Tighten all 1/2” fasteners with torque wrench to 50 Lb.-Ft (68N-m).
Rev. B 10-12-07 N65017 Sheet 1 of 3 z 2005, 2007 Cequent Towing Products
Hex Bolt, M10 x 1.50 x 45 Qty. (4) 4 Conical Washer, 1/2” Qty. (2) 2
Handle Nut, 1/2” Qty. (2) 3 Hex Bolt, 1/2”-13 x 1-3/4” Qty. (2) 1
Tighten all M10 fasteners with torque wrench to 42 Lb.-Ft (57 N-m).
Equipment Required:
Wrenches: 10mm, 15mm,
17mm, 3/4”
Drill Bits: None
Fastener Kit: K65017
CARGO CAPACITY – DO NOT EXCEED
300 LB. OR VEHICLE FRONT GROSS
AXLE WEIGHT RATING. (GAWR)
LB. MAX. WINCH LINE PULL 9000
Receiver Shown In Proper Position
Hitch Requires 5/8” Pin and Clip
Stabilizer Bar Stabilizer Bar Bracket
Frame Rail
Bumper
Cut
Section
To Be
Removed
FIGURE 1
* 93-97 Ford Ranger
With Fog Light Option
(Round Light)
* Mazda B Series
Truck & Navajo
(Rectangular Light)
Note: check hitch frequently, making sure all fasteners and ball are properly tightened. 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. Do not cut, weld, or
modify hitch.
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.