Draw-Tite 36543 FRAME HITCH - Manual

© 2014 Cequent Performance Products, Inc 36543N 4-7-14 Rev. B
1. Remove existing INNER tail pipe hanger 8mm bolt and replace with supplied 8mm bolt (1). Tighten bolt to specification
2. Using supplied bolt leader install carriage bolt (5) and spacer block (6) into passenger side hole in rear suspension as shown, see figure 2.
3. Install flat washers (2), two per side, over installed bolt onto existing weldnuts, see figure 3.
4. Raise hitch into place as shown, passing the hitch over exhaust pipes. Install over 8mm bolts and existing weldnuts sandwiching flat washers
between vehicle frame and trailer hitch bar. On some vehicle models a small amount of fascia trimming is necessary.
5. Install 3/8” conical washers (3) and M8 hex nut. Do not tighten bolts yet.
6. Attach hitch bar to rear suspension, using longer slot for Impala and XTS, with 3/8” spacer block (7) installed between suspension and hitch bar.
7. Install ½” conical washer (8) and ½” hex nut (9).
8. Tighten all hardware to specified torque.
Installation Instructions
Chevrolet Impala, Malibu;
Buick Regal
Part Numbers:
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Wiring Access Location: PC 3&4
Equipment Required: Tape
Fastener Kit: 36543F
Wrenches: 13mm, ¾”
Qty. (2) 8mm x 1.25 x 55 CL9.8 Hex Bolt Qty. (1) ¼” X 1.50 X 3.00 Square Holed Spacer Block
Qty. (4) ½” Flat Washer Qty. (1) 3/8” X 1.50 X 2.00 Round Holed Spacer Block
Qty. (2) 3/8” Conical Washer Qty. (1) ½” Conical Washer
Qty. (2) 8mm x 1.25 Hex Nut Qty. (1) ½”-13 Hex Nut
Qty. (1) ½”-13 x 2.25 GR 5 Carriage Bolt Qty. (1) ½” Bolt Leader
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.
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle Manufacturer’s Rating or;
Form F206 Rev A 5605
36543
06163
90237
Note: Fasteners typical both sides of hitch
Fig. 1
Accessory Rating B
Vehicle
Suspension
Vehicle
Frame End
1
2
3
4
5
6
Sheet 1 of 3
8
9
10
7
Printed in MEXICO
Hitch type
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
3500 (1589 Kg) 300 (136 Kg)
Remove existing inner tailpipe
hanger 8mm bolts, and replace
with supplied 8mm bolts.
Use (2) spacer
washers per side,
between hitch and
vehicle attachment .
Vehicle suspension
Tail pipe hanger
Vehicle
frame
k
j
Existing
Weldnut
Bumper
Fascia
Drawbar Kit:
36061
m
l
Fig. 3
Example of pull wire procedure
A. Insert bolt
and Block
into frame
B. Align block
on access
hole
C. Pull bolt
thru
block
Fig. 2
Tighten 8mm-1.25 CL. 9.8 bolts with torque wrench to 25 Lb.-Ft. (34 N*M)
Tighten 1/2”-13 Gr.5 bolts with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 N*M)
Drawbar must be used in the
RISE position only.
Doesn’t fit Impala Limited Models