Draw-Tite 24854 SPORTFRAME HITCH - Manual

Installation Instructions
Acura ZDX
All Models
Part Numbers:
24854
60270
77226
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle Manufacturer’s Rating or
Bumper Fascia
Vehicle Frame
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required:
F t Kit 24854F
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle Manufacturer s Rating or
Hitch type
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
2000 (908 Kg) 200 (91 Kg)
Wiring Access Location: B, E
Lower Body Panel
Drawbar must be used in
the RISE position only.
Drawbar Kit:
3590
Exhaust & Tail-Lamp assembly
Bottom view of frame
Wrenches: 17mm
Drill Bits: None
Fastener Kit: 24854F
Hitch mounting
weldnuts
To lower spare tire
3
2
1
Plastic light housing
Vehicle forward
Square end tube tool
Handle
Access cover
2
1
3
Vehicle frame
cut-away to show detail
Insert flat washer between hitch
and vehicle frame as needed,
1. You may have to lower spare tire to install hitch. Open vehicle rear hatch door and there is a plastic access cover on the floor
underneath the door that must be snapped open to allow access for tool to lower tire. The tool and handle are located
underneath floor panel behind rear seat on driver’s side. Remove square ended tube that goes down through access hole and
Qty. (4) 10mm -1.25 x 40mm CL8.8 Hex Bolt Qty. (2) 7/16” Heavy Flat Washer
Qty. (4) 7/16” Conical Toothed Washer Another fine Cequent Performance Products Hitch
1 3
2
2
3 typical both sides.
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handle with square hole in it to fit on this tube. Lower spare tire on cable 3 or 4 inches only. It is not necessary to completely
lower or remove spare tire off of cable holder.
2. Raise hitch into place being careful not to damage plastic rear light housings behind bumper. Hitch mounts to existing
weldnuts located in bottom of frame. Install bolts and conical washers as shown above. Install a flat washer as needed per
side on rear attachments to fill gap between hitch and vehicle frame. Torque bolts to specifications shown below.
3. Raise spare tire back in to place guiding it forward of the installed hitch. Follow directions on access cover so that you do not
over tighten cable when raising tire.
Tighten 10mm-1.25 CL8.8 bolts with torque wrench to 42Lb.-Ft. (57 N*M).
z 2010 Cequent Performance Products Sheet 1 of 3 24854N 3-23-10 Rev. A
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: F205 Rev A 5-6-05