Draw-Tite 41116 MAX-E-LOADER RECEIVER User Manual
Installation instructions, Part numbers
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Installation Instructions
Part Numbers:
33047
41116
87408
Equipment Required:
Wrenches: 3/4, 13mm
Drill Bits: 1/2”
Note: 1985 and Later Lincoln Town Car requires four (4) 3/8” spacer blocks, not provided, between hitch and vehicle frame.
Note: 1995-1997, 2003 & Later Lincoln Town Car external dress panel beneath vehicle must be removed for hitch installation and returned to vehicle
owner.
1.
Examine bottom of frame rails of vehicle. To allow the hitch to sit flat, any weld spatter must be removed from frame rails. Remove all but a
thin film of undercoating from attaching surfaces.
2.
Fishwire 1/2” Carriage bolt and 1/4 X 1-1/2 X 3 block through body mount access hole, located on bottom of frame rail into existing slot.
3.
Raise hitch into position over bolts and install conical washer and nut. Be certain that both sides of hitch are in the same location in the slots
(i.e. Forward, Centered, Rearward, in slot).
Note: on 2003 & Later Lincoln Town Car, it will be necessary to relocate passenger side exhaust hanger bracket as follows: Unbolt hanger bracket
from vehicle frame. Remove rubber hanger from hanger bracket and tail pipe bracket. See Figure 2. Rotate rubber hanger and reattach to
hanger bracket as shown in Figure 3. Do Not reattach to tail pipe bracket at this time . Discard existing exhaust hanger bolt.
4.
Using hitch as a template, drill rearward hole in bottom of each frame rail with 1/2” drill bit.
5.
Drop 1/2” bolt with 1/4 X 1-1/2 X 2 block down through opening at end of each frame rail into drilled hole. It may be necessary to hold block
with one hand and bolt with other hand to work bolt down through block and hole. Turning bolt may help.
6.
Install fasteners as shown in Figure 1. Tighten 1/2-13 Gr5 Fasteners to 75 LB.-FT. (102 N*M).
Tighten M8 CL8.8 Fasteners to 20 LB.-FT. (27 M*M)
7. Reattach exhaust hanger bracket as shown in Figure 3.
Rev. C
12-9-05
N41116
Sheet 1 of 3
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2002, 2005 Cequent Towing Products
Hex Nut M8 X 1.25
Qty. (1)
Flat Washer 1/2
Qty. (2)
5
Lock Washer 5/16
Qty. (1)
9
Hex Nut 1/2-13
Qty. (4)
4
Block 1/4 X 1-1/2 X 2
Qty. (2)
8
Conical Washer 1/2
Qty. (2)
3
Hex Bolt M8 X 1.25 X 30
Qty. (1)
7
Block 1/4 X 1-1/2 X 3
Qty. (4)
2
Lock Washer 1/2
Qty. (2)
6
Carriage Bolt 1/2 -13 X 1.75
Qty. (4)
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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.
Fastener Kit: 01130-310
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer’s Rating or
350 (159 Kg)
3500 (1589 Kg)
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
750 (340.5 Kg)
6000 (2724 Kg)
Weight Distributing
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
Hitch type
Wiring Access Location: PC3, PC4
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
FORD LTD & CROWN VICTORIA
LINCOLN TOWN CAR, TOWN COUPE & MARK VI
MERCURY MARQUIS & GRAND MARQUIS
MERCURY MARAUDER
FIGURE 3
Modified passenger side exhaust hanger
arrangement - 2003 & Later Lincoln
Town Car only
FIGURE 2
Existing passenger side exhaust hanger
arrangement – 2003 & Later Lincoln
Town Car only
FASTENERS TYPICAL BOTH SIDES
Reattach Passenger side
exhaust hanger bracket
this hole 2003 & Later
Lincoln Town Car only
See Figure 3
Existing slot
Access hole
Drilled hole
Frame
Access hole
Frame rail
Rubber exhaust hanger
Hitch side bracket
Existing hanger bolt
to be discarded
Tail pipe bracket
mounting hole
Hanger bracket
NOTE: For models with DUAL
EXHAUST relocation of exhaust pipe
hanger required to provide exhaust pipe
clearance
Block 3/16 X 1 X 2
Qty. (1)