Draw-Tite 24687 SPORTFRAME HITCH - Manual

HITCH REQUIRES 1/2"PIN AND CLIP
FASTENER KIT
BUMPER
Canton, Michigan
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. Follow car maker's specs for maximum trailer
weight and tongue weight. Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch.
APPROX WEIGHT (LB.)
when working beneath a vehicle and wear eye protection. Follow car maker's specs for maximum trailer
hitch or ball which has been damaged should be removed and replaced. Observe safety precautions
removed, plug all holes in trunk pan or other body panels to prevent entry of water and exhaust fumes. A
Check hitch frequently, making sure all fasteners and ball are properly tightened. If hitch is
SHEET OF
EXISTING WELDNUT
DRAWBAR
FORD MUSTANG - ALL MODELS
1
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
2001 Towing Products
3597
NOTE: ON SOME MODELS THERE IS A RECTANGULAR HOLE THAT CAN BE USED FOR FISHWIRING AND THE 1"
11/27/07
PC3, PC4
HITCH NO.
CARRIAGE BOLT
USE ONLY THE DRAWBAR SHOWN FOR CORRECT BUMPER CLEARANCE AND HEIGHT.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
TOOL - DRAW-TITE PART NUMBER 6809 (SOLD SEPARATELY) OR CARBIDE DRILL.
K24687
DRAWBAR KIT 3592 (INCLUDES PIN & CLIP)
FASCIA
24687
FOR BUMPER BRACKET
2. RAISE HITCH INTO POSITION AND INSTALL M10 BOLT ASSEMBLIES THRU HITCH INTO EXISTING WELDNUTS.
2 1/8" Rise
weight and tongue weight. Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch.
1
7. CHECK TO SEE IF RECEIVER TUBE IS LEVEL. VARIATIONS IN BUMPER POSITION MAY MAKE IT NECESSARY TO ADD
RETURN TO VEHICLE OWNER.
5. USING THE TABS ON THE HITCH AS GUIDES, DRILL TWO (2) 7/16" HOLES INTO THE BOTTOM OF THE BUMPER.
AND BLOCK
AVAILABLE FOR
BLOCK (4833-001)
EACH TAB ON HITCH. THE 1 X 2 BLOCK WILL NOT FIT THRU THE 1" HOLE ALONE.
2000 LB MAX GROSS TRAILER WT
OPTIONAL SPACER
200 LB MAX TONGUE WEIGHT
TIGHTEN 7/16 GR5 FASTENERS TO 50 LB.-FT.
SYSTEMS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK AND V.E.S.C. REGULATION V-5.
LOCK WASHER
NUT
3/16 X 1 X 2 BLOCK (3837)
DRILL 1" ACCESS HOLES IN
FRAME
BUMPER TO INSTALL BOLT
DO NOT EXCEED TOWING VEHICLE RATINGS
FASTENERS WILL NOT BE REUSED 1. REMOVE BUMPER BRACKET BOLTS FROM BOTTOM OF EACH FRAME RAIL - -
NOTE: BUMPER MATERIAL IS VERY TOUGH AND DIFFICULT TO DRILL. USE 7/16 ROTABROACH HOLE CUTTING
PIN 2210 DT
6. FISHWIRE THRU EACH ACCESS HOLE A 7/16" CARRIAGE BOLT AND BLOCK. ATTACH A FLAT WASHER, LOCK
ACCESS HOLE WILL NOT HAVE TO BE DRILLED.
NOTE:
A SPACER (PROVIDED) EITHER BETWEEN HITCH SIDE ARM AND FRAME RAIL OR HITCH TAB AND BUMPER, TIGHTEN
FLAT WASHER
BUMPER
M10 X 1.50 X 45mm CL9.8
HITCH SHOWN IN PROPER POSITION
OPTIONAL SPACER
7/16-14 X 1.50 GR5
1" HOLE
BUMPER
TAB
TAB
FIGURE 1
1/4" HOLE
BOLTS.
DISCARD M10 SHIPPING NUTS.
7/16 DRILLED
HOLE
TIGHTEN M10 CL9.8 FASTENERS TO 38 LB.-FT.
HAND TIGHTEN ONLY.
TYPICAL BOTH SIDES
FISHWIRING ON
1/4, 7/16, 1" HOLE SAW
SOME MODELS.
FRAME RAIL
13mm, 15mm, 11/16
WASHER AND NUT AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 1.
WIRING ACCESS LOCATION:
VEHICLE
(TIGHTEN ALL FASTENERS WITH TORQUE WRENCH) WRENCHES:
DRILL BITS:
BOLT ASSEMBLY
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Elkhart, Indiana
4. PUSH RECEIVER UP UNTIL HITCH TABS CONTACT BUMPER, SUPPORT WITH A JACK IF NECESSARY.
THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR CONNECTING DEVICES AND TOWING
RAIL
Length
BLOCK (4833-001)
9 3/4"
N24687E
OPTIONAL SPACER
FIGURE 2
CLIP 2209 DT
3. DRILL A 1/4" HOLE AND A 1" ACCESS HOLE, AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 2, IN BOTTOM OF BUMPER INBOARD OF
BLOCK (4833-001)
DRAWBAR MUST BE USED IN THE RISE POSITION ONLY.
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