Reese 44637 PROFESSIONAL RECEIVER - Manual

Installation Instructions Part Numbers:
75681
87572
44637
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required:
Wrenches: 18mm, 19mm & 3/4
Saturn Vue: Open end 3/4 wrench,
Equinox: 6” Ratchet Extension
Drill Bits: None
1. If present, remove the tie down brackets from vehicle frame rail. Return bolts and tie down bracket to owner.
2. Remove the fascia door on the Equinox.
3. Feed the carriage bolt and large block thru slots on bottom of frame rails using the pull wire, as shown Figure 3
4. Raise the hitch into position; lifting the bumper mounting bracket over the fascia (where needed). Secure with M12 bolts and conical washers into
the existing weld nuts, being careful not to push the bolts into the frame, as shown Figure 1.
5. Hand tighten all bolts.
6. Saturn Vue: Pull carriage bolts and small blocks thru end of the bumper and feed through the bumper mounting bracket using the pull wire.
Attach conical washer and nut. As shown Figure 1.
Chevrolet Equinox, Pontiac Torrent install the M12 bolts and conical washer through the bumper mounting bracket into the existing
weld nuts in the bumper, as shown Figure 2.
7. Tighten all 1/2-13 GR5 fastener with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 N*M). Tighten all M12 CL10.9 fasteners with torque wrench to 92 Lb.-Ft.
(125 N*M)
8. Replace the fascia door on the Equinox.
Note: Due to different configuration of the vehicle there will be extra hardware left over.
Rev. A 10-8-09 75681N Sheet 1 of 3 z 2009 Cequent Performance Products
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: 75681F
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer’s Rating or
350 (159 Kg) 3500 (1589 Kg)
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
400 (182 Kg) 4000 (1816 Kg) Weight Distributing
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
Hitch type
Wiring Access Location: 2005-06 Chevrolet SUV3
2007-09 Chevrolet SUV1, 2
06 Pontiac SUV3 07- Pontiac SUV1,2
Saturn SUV1, SUV2
2010 GMC & Terrain SUV1, 2
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
Fasteners typical both sides.
Bumper Mounting Bracket
Figure 2.
Existing Weld Nuts
Figure 1.
Pull Wire blocks
Frame Rail
Large Block
Pull Wire
See Step 3
Pull Wire
See Step 6
Existing Weld Nuts
Existing Weld Nuts
Fascia
Bumper
Small Block
Figure 3.
Hex Nut 1/2-13 Qty. (4) 4
Pull Wire Qty. (2) 7 Carriage Bolt 1/2-13 Qty. (4) 3
Block 1-1/2 X 3 (Large Block) Qty. (2) 6 Conical Washer Qty. (8) 2
Block 1-1/2 X 2 (Small Block) Qty. (2) 5 Hex Bolt M12 Qty. (6) 1
2
4
3
6
2
1
2
1
3
5
Chevrolet Equinox
Pontiac Torrent
Saturn Vue
GMC Terrain