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Reese 37012 PREMIUM RECEIVER User Manual

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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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