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Reese 45297 TITAN RECEIVER User Manual

Installation instructions, Part numbers

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Installation Instructions

Ford F-250, F-350, F-450

Part Numbers:

45297

Hitch Shown In Proper Position

Equipment Required:

Wrenches: 21mm,24mm

Drill Bits:

NONE

1.

LOWER SPARE TIRE

2.

REMOVE ELECTRICAL PLUG MOUNTING BRACKET, VIBRATION DAMPENER, AND FACTORY HITCH IF EQUIPPED. (Large breaker bar may

be required).

3.

INSERT THE BOLTS AND WASHERS INTO THE FRAME.

4.

RAISE HITCH INTO PLACE AND FINGER TIGHTEN WASHERS AND NUTS.

5.

-WORKING ON ONE SIDE AT A TIME, LOOSEN THE BOLTS FROM THE BUMPER MOUNTING BRACKET TO THE BUMPER ENOUGH TO

SLIDE IN THE 3/16” SPACERS (Item 5). ADJUST THE BUMPER LOCATION BEFORE RE-TIGHTENING OF THESE BOLTS. REPEAT ON

OTHER SIDE

6.

PLACE A BLOCK OF WOOD BETWEEN NEW HITCH AND BUMPER TO SUPPORT BUMPER FOR NEXT STEP.

7.

-WORKING ON ONE SIDE AT A TIME, REMOVE THE NUTS AND BOLT PLATES ATTACHING THE BUMPER MOUNTING BRACKET TO THE

FRAME. SLIDE THE VERTICAL ATTACHMENT(ITEM 4) BETWEEN THE TWO AND RE-INSTALL THE FACTORY BOLT PLATES AND NUTS.

ADJUST THE BUMPER LOCATION BEFORE RE-TIGHTENING OF THESE BOLTS. REPEAT ON OTHER SIDE

8.

USING THE HOLE PATTERN IN THE ELECTRICAL MOUNT TAB, DRILL NEW HOLES IN THE FACTORY ELECTRICAL BRACKET AND

SECURE. FASTENERS NOT INCLUDED.

9.

TIGHTEN ALL FASTENERS

10.

RAISE SPARE TIRE.

Tighten all M12 fasteners with torque wrench to 92 Lb.-Ft. (125 n*m)

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2008, 2009 Cequent Towing Products

Sheet 1 of 3

45297N

3-25-09

Rev. A

1

Qty. (12)

BOLTS – M14 X 2.00 X 45MM CL 10.9

4

Qty. (2)

VERTICAL ATTACHMENT PLATES

2

Qty. (24)

WASHER - CONICAL

5

Qty. (4)

SPACERS – 1 X 2 X 3/16”

3

Qty. (12)

NUTS – M14 X 2.00

Tighten all M14 fasteners with torque wrench to 115 Lb.-Ft. (156 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.

Fastener Kit: 45297F

Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle

Manufacturer’s Rating or

Hitch type

Max Gross

Trailer WT (LB)

Max Tongue

WT (LB)

Weight Distributing

18,000 (8172kg)

2,500 (1135kg)

Weight Carrying

Ball Mount

18,000 (8172kg)

2,000 (908kg)

Wiring Access Location: PU1,PU2

Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05

2

3

5

2

3

2

FASTENERS TYPICAL
BOTH SIDE

1

2

1

EXISTING BOLT
PLATES

EXISTING
NUTS

BUMPER MOUNTING
BRACKETS

4

HOLES FOR RE-MOUNTING
VIBRATION DAMPENER IF EQUIPPED.

ELETRICAL
MOUNTING TAB

INSTALL ONE
SIDE AT A TIME