Reese 44586 PROFESSIONAL RECEIVER - Manual

Installation Instructions
Chrysler Town & Country
Dodge Grand Caravan
VW Routan
Ram C/V Tradesman
Part Numbers:
87451
75579
44586
Hitch Shown In
Proper Position
Equipment Required:
Wrenches: 13mm, 15mm, 18mm
Drill Bits: None
1. Lower exhaust by removing bolt which attaches rearmost hanger bracket to passenger’s side frame rail. Retain bolt for
reinstallation.
2. Snap plastic loom in place over Air Conditioning line on Passenger’s side near bolt if present. See Figure 2 above.
3. Remove existing bolts from frame rails as shown in Figure 2, (3) on driver’s side, (2) on passenger’s side and retain for hitch
installation.
4. Remove plastic rivet holding plastic mud flap to Driver’s side frame. May have to trim plastic after Step (4). You will not
reinstall plastic rivet.
5. Raise hitch into position as shown in Figure 1 and attach with existing bolts removed in step 2. Hand tighten.
6. Push hitch towards driver’s side, so that passenger’s side bracket is up against trunk pan, and tighten fasteners to
specifications below.
7. Raise exhaust back into position and reinstall bolt removed in step 1.
Note: Rotating exhaust hanger bracket before tightening will add clearance between side bracket and exhaust.
Tighten all M10 CL10.9 fasteners with torque wrench to 53 Lb.-Ft. (72 N*M)
Tighten all M12 CL10.9 fasteners with torque wrench to 92 Lb.-Ft. (125 N*M)
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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: 75579F
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer’s Rating or
Hitch type
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
Weight Distributing 5000 (2270 Kg.) 500 (227 Kg.)
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
4000 (1816 Kg.) 400 (182 Kg.)
Wiring Access Location: SUV1, SUV2
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
Weldnuts
Existing M10 Bolt
Existing M12 Bolt
Existing M10 Bolt
Existing M12 Bolt
Figure 1
Centerline of
Vehicle
Driver’s Side
Frame Rail
Passenger’s
Side Frame
Rail
Remove
Bolt
Remove Bolt
Figure 2
Note: Uses all existing
Bolts on Vehicle
Vehicle Frame
Fascia
Plastic mud flap in this
area. Remove plastic rivet
holding mud flap to frame.
Hitch must contact metal
frame. May have to trim
corner of plastic mud flap
after installing hitch.
Do not reinstall rivet.
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Attention:
On some vehicles
air-conditioning lines
are very close to this
attachment. Be careful
not to damage lines when
installing hitch.
Plastic loom,
magnified view
A.C. line,
some models
Accessory Rating C