Draw-Tite 24794 SPORTFRAME HITCH - Manual

Installation Instructions
Nissan Sentra
Part Numbers:
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Wiring Access Location: PC3, PC4 Equipment Required: Pull wire (Provided), Sealant
Wrenches: 3/4”
Drill Bits: 1/2”
Fascia
1-1/2” (38.1mm)
1 REMOVE SPARE TIRE FROM TRUNK. Remove jack from tie down bracket.
2 Remove the (2) plastic rivets that fasten the fascia tabs to the vehicle. Note: Remove the center of the rivet with a screwdriver. Rivets to be
reinstalled.
3 Scrape undercoating off bottom of the surface of the trunk reinforcement.
4 Attach pull wire to carriage bolt and through spacer (Item 4) insert using slot located behind the trunk reinforcement making sure the spacer
and carriage bolt sit flat at the bottom.
5 Place reinforcement plate inside spare tire well, at the bottom of trunk. Locate the 1-1/2” length against the bottom of the trunk. Place
between the ribs as shown in Figure 2. Drill two holes.
6 Insert the carriage bolts through the reinforcement bracket and place (2) spacer (Item 5) on the carriage bolts from opposite side of bulkhead.
7 Lift hitch into position onto the two carriage bolts, sandwiching the spacer between the bulkhead and hitch. See Figure 3. Loosely attach
conical washer and hex nuts.
8 Attach bar to trunk reinforcement using conical washer and hex nut (Item 2 & 3).
9 Center hitch on vehicle and Tighten all 1/2-13 GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 N*M).
10 Apply sealant at carriage bolt attachments inside spare tire well to prevent the intrusion of water and exhaust fumes to vehicle interior.
11 Reattach plastic rivets to fascia. Replace spare tire and jack.
Rev. A 2-16-07 24794N Sheet 1 of 3 z 2007 Cequent Towing Products
Spacer .250 X 1.00 X 2.00 (Rd. Hole) Qty. (2) 5 Conical Washer Qty. (3) 2
Hex Nut 1/2-13 Qty. (3) 3
Spacer .250 X 1.50 X 2.00 (Sq. Hole) Qty. (1) 4 Carriage Bolts 1/2-13 X 2.00 GR5 Qty. (3) 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.
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer’s Rating or
Drawbar must be used in the
RISE position only.
Drawbar Kit:
3594
Fastener Kit: 24794F
2000 LB (908 Kg) Max Gross Trailer Weight
200 LB (90.8 Kg) Max Tongue Weight
24794
60871
77166
Spare tire
well
Reinforcement
plate
1
4
2
3
5
23
23
1
5
Spare tire well
Reinforcement
plate inside of
trunk
Pull wire
Reinforcement
plate
Jack tie down
bracket
Ribs inside of
spare tire well
Drill holes
Locate reinforcement plate
between ribs
REMOVE
SPARE TIRE
BEFORE
DRILLING
Drill holes
Reinforcement plate
5 5
Bulkhead
Jack tie down bracket
Bulkhead
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3.
Overhead view
Trunk
reinforcement
Bottom of trunk cut away
for inside view
Form F206 Rev A 5605