Reese 37012 PREMIUM RECEIVER User Manual
Reese, Installation instructions, Ford explorer
REESE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Product No.
37012
TOOLS REQUIRED
3/4” WRENCH
3/4” SOCKET
15/16” WRENCH
15/16” SOCKET
1/2” DRILL BIT
TORQUE WRENCH
You can take it with you.
SMALL PARTS
PACKAGE 37340
ELKHART, IN., OAKVILLE, ONT.
WARNING: DO NOT LUBRICATE THREADS, BOLT FAILURE MAY
OCCUR DUE TO OVER TIGHTENING.
WARNING: DO NOT DRILL OR WELD TO THIS HITCH.
IMPORTANT NOTES
USE ONLY REESE SUPPLIED OR APPROVED BOLTS, LOCKNUTS,
AND WASHERS TO INSTALL THIS HITCH
FORD EXPLORER
1/2” CARRIAGE BOLT
BOLT PLATE
5/8” FLAT WASHER
5/8” BOLT
5/8” NUT
1/2” FLAT WASHER
1/2” NUT
1/2”LOCK WASHER
PRE-1997
1. Mount side brackets to the frame using the 5/8” bolt, 5/8” flat washer, 5/8” lock washer, and 5/8” nut. Leave nut loose.
Mount center section between the side brackets using the 3/8” knurled bolts, 3/8” lock washers, and 3/8” nuts. Hand
tighten all of the nuts.
2. Using the 1/2” hole in the flange mark the frame and drill a 1/2” hole in the frame. Install 1/2” carriage bolt, bolt plate,
1/2” flat washer, 1/2” lockwasher, and 1/2” nut on both sides.
3. Torque 5/8” nuts to 100 lb*ft.
Torque 1/2” nuts to 70 lb*ft.
Torque 3/8” nuts to 35 lb*ft.
3/8” KNURLED
BOLT
3/8” LOCK WASHER
3/8” NUT
5/8” LOCK WASHER
(OVER)
For Installation Assistance or Technical Help, Call 1-800-758-0869
37012IN-1JUN01C PCN5628 © 2001 REESE PRODUCTS, INC.
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