Reese 44680 PROFESSIONAL RECEIVER - Manual

Installation Instructions
Ford Escape
(Includes Hybrid)
Mercury Mariner
(Includes Hybrid)
Mazda Tribute
Part Numbers:
75751
87626
44680
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required: Pullwires (provided)
Wrenches: 10mm, 18mm, 22mm 5/8”
Drill Bits: none
Existing
weldnuts
Fastener Kit: 75751F
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer’s Rating or
Hitch type
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
Weight Distributing 5250 (2383 Kg) 525 (239 Kg)
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
3500 (1589 Kg) 525 (239 Kg)
Wiring Access Location: SUV1, SUV2
WARNING: If vehicle is equipped with O.E.M. hitch
DO NOT use both Hitches at the same time. This may
overload and cause damage to vehicle.
Frame rail
Figure 1.
Access slot
both sides
Existing
Note: Fasteners typical both sides
Kink pullwire to keep
blocks independent of
bolt.
Figure 2.
Before
Electrical
O.E.M. hitch
Existing O.E.M.
Hitch/Bumper
1
3
or
6
5
2
Fascia
Frame rail
1-1/4” O.E.M. Hitch
(Not on all Vehicles)
Spare Tire
6
Installation for vehicles with O.E.M. Class 2 Integrated Hitch/Bumper
Installation for vehicles with O.E.M. Class 2 Integrated Hitch/Bumper. (Figure 1) – Without O.E.M. hitch, see next page (figure 4)
1.
Remove existing bolts from inside frame rails. Return to owner.
2. Relocate existing electrical bracket. Remove (2) screws and shift the bracket toward the drivers side using the inside screw hole on bracket
and outside weld nut (See Figure 3).
3. Raise hitch into position and install conical toothed washers and hex bolts into the existing weldnuts.
4. Using the pullwire feed carriage bolts and blocks thru access slot in end of the frame as shown in Figure 1. Using the kink pullwire to keep
block independent of bolt (See Figure 2). Feed the pullwire thru the existing slot and hitch.
5. Attach conical toothed washer and hex nuts.
Note: Do Not use both Hitches at the same time. This may overload and cause damage to vehicle.
z 2012 Cequent Performance Products, Inc. Sheet 1 of 6 75751N 6-27-12 Rev. A
1 Qty. (6) Carriage Bolt 7/16 -14 X 1.75 GR5 4 Qty. (6) Hex Nut 7/16 - 14
2 Qty. (6) Block 5 Qty. (4) Bolt M12 X 1.75 X 45 CL10.9 OR M14 X 2.0 X 45 CL10.9
3 Qty. (6) Conical Washer 7/16” 6 Qty. (4) Conical washer 5/8”
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.
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
Tighten all M12 CL10.9 fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 N*M)
Tighten all M14 CL10.9 fasteners with torque wrench to 115 Lb.-Ft. (156 N*M)
Tighten all 7/16 - 14 GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 50 Lb.-Ft. (68 N*M)
Figure 1.
Existing
O.E.M.
Hitch/Bump
er
Figure 3.
After
Electrical
bracket.
O.E.M. hitch
3
4