Draw-Tite 24873 SPORTFRAME HITCH - Manual

Installation Instructions
Fiat 500 and 500c (convertible)
Part Numbers:
77255, 24761
U-Haul
24873, 60289
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer’s Rating or
Drawbar Kit:
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Wiring Access Location: PC1, PC2
Equipment Required: Fish wire (included)
Spray lube
Wrenches: 7/8, M8, M13
Drill Bits: None
2000 LB (908 Kg) Max Gross Trailer Weight
200 LB (91 Kg) Max Tongue Weight
g
Drawbar must be used in the
Rise position only.
Drawbar Kit:
3593
Fastener Kit: 24873F
1
2
BUMPER SUPPORTS
3 4
56
7
1
2
3 4
3 4
7
8
3 4
USE ONLY IF
NO SPARE TIRE
LIFT
SPARE TIRE LIFT
RUBBER PLUG
FORWARD
ATTACHMENT
HOLE FORWARD FASCIA SUPPORTS
9
1. Lower spare tire if it has one. Raise vehicle.
2 If spare tire is present lower spare tire lift by removing (2) m8 screws and (1) m8 nut with m13 socket Remove rubber plug in frame and fish wire
1 Qty. (4) Carriage Bolt – 1/2 – 13 x 4.00 gr5 6 Qty. (1) Block – 1 x 3 x 1/4
2 Qty. (2) Plates – 3-1/16 x 6-3/4 x 3/16 7 Qty. (2) Flat Washer – 1/2
3 Qty. (5) Washer – Conical toothed 1/2” 8 Qty. (1) Bolt – M8x1.25 x 30mm
4 Qty. (5) Nut – 1/2 -13 9 Qty. (1) Washer conical toothed – 3/8”
5 Qty. (1) Carriage Bolt – 1/2 – 13 x 1-3/4 gr5
2. If spare tire is present, lower spare tire lift by removing (2) m8 screws and (1) m8 nut with m13 socket. Remove rubber plug in frame and fish wire
item 5 and 6 into existing hole. Replace rubber plug and spare tire lift. Leave fish wire on bolt.
3. Remove two fascia mounting screws from fascia supports with m8 wrench.
4. Lower muffler by removing the two pins from the two rubber mounts at the rear of the muffler. It helps if the pins are lubed and the exhaust is gently
pulled rearward.
5. Place plates (item 2) on top of bumper support as shown and install carriage bolts (item 1) Hint; It is easier if the plate is fed in from the center with
the outer bolt already in the plate.
6. Gently pull the fascia down and slide the hitch between the fascia and its support. Put washer (item 7) in place and thread the fish wire through
proper hole in bracket.
7. Raise hitch into place as shown and loosely install washers and nuts to bolts (item 1). Pull fish wire with bolt into position, remove the fish wire and
install washer and nut. Install m8 bolt and washer (item 8 and 9) thru bracket and into weld nut in frame.
8 Push hitch forward and tighten all fasteners 8. Push hitch forward and tighten all fasteners
Tighten all 1/2” fasteners with torque wrench to 50 Lb.-Ft. (68 n*m)
z 2011 Cequent Performance Products Sheet 1 of 3 24873N 07-06-11 Rev. C
Tighten all M8 fasteners with torque wrench to 20 Lb.-Ft. (27 n*m)
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.
Form F206 Rev A 5605