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Reese 44586 PROFESSIONAL RECEIVER User Manual

Installation instructions, Figure 1, Part numbers

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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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Sheet 1 of 3

75579N

1-29-14

Rev. G

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.

UHI75223

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