Draw-Tite 24745 SPORTFRAME HITCH - Manual

Installation Instructions
Chevrolet Cobalt
Pontiac G5
Pontiac Pursuit (Canada Only)
Part Numbers:
77122
24745
60808
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Wiring Access Location: PC1, PC2
Equipment Required: Drill, Pull Wire (Provided)
Wrenches: ¾”
Drill Bits: ½”
1. Lower exhaust by detaching it from the rubber isolator.
2. Locate 3/8” hole in frame reinforcement bracket which is welded to frame rail (see Figure 2). Center punch and drill 1/2” hole in frame rail,
enlarging 3/8” hole in frame reinforcement bracket to 1/2”, both sides.
3. Fishwire spacer and carriage bolt thru access slot in frame rail and down thru hole drilled in Step 2, both sides. Use a kink in the wire due to
tight area (as shown in Figure 3).
4. Raise hitch into position, taking care not to push carriage bolts back into frame. Secure with conical washers and nuts.
Note: If vehicle is equipped with plastic appearance panel behind trunk pan, remove and return to vehicle owner.
5. Make sure hitch is centered on vehicle. Using hitch as a template, drill (2) 1/2” holes into vehicle impact bar.
6. On driver’s side, install carriage bolt and spacer from open face of impact bar and down thru hole drilled in step 5. Secure with lock washer and
nut.
7. On passenger’s side, fishwire carriage bolt and spacer thru end of impact bar and down thru hole drilled in step 5. Secure with lock washer and
nut.
8. Tighten all 1/2-13 GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 75 LB.-FT. (102 N*M)
9. Raise exhaust back into position and reattach to rubber isolator.
Rev. B 8-9-06 24745N Sheet 1 of 3 z 2005, 2006 Cequent Towing Products
Lock Washer – 1/2” Qty. (2) 3
Hex Nut – 1/2-13 Qty. (4) 5 Spacer – 1/4 x 1 x 3 Qty. (4) 2
Conical Washer – 1/2” Qty. (2) 4 Carriage Bolt – 1/2-13 x 1.75 Qty. (4) 1
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.
2000 LB (908 Kg) Max Gross Trailer Weight
200 LB (90.8 Kg) Max Tongue Weight
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer’s Rating or
Drawbar must be used in the
Rise position only.
Drawbar Kit:
3593
Fastener Kit: 24745F
Form F206 Rev A 5605
Access Slot
Fascia
Impact Bar
Frame
Reinforcement
Bracket
Kink pull wire to keep
Independent of bolt
Frame Rail
Access Slot
Muffler
Drilled Hole
Impact
Bar
Frame Reinforcement
Bracket
Figure 1
Rear
Of Vehicle
Access slot
In frame rail
Drill ½” hole
End of
frame
Frame
Reinforcement
Bracket
Figure 3
Example of Fishwire Procedure
Note: Does not fit Cobalt SS Coupe,
Pursuit GT or G5 GT Models
Figure 2
Drill Location
Typical Both Sides
Note: If vehicle is equipped with plastic
appearance panel behind trunk pan, it
will need to be removed and returned to
vehicle owner for hitch installation.