Reese 44677 PROFESSIONAL RECEIVER - Manual

Installation Instructions
Mazda CX-5
Part Numbers:
75748
87623
44677
75351
U-Haul
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required:
Lubricant or soapy water, Flashlight
Wrenches: 11/16, 3/4
Drill Bits: None
Access hole
Recommend (2) people for installation.
1. Lower exhaust system at the rubber isolator (4). Spraying a lubricant or soapy water on the metal hanger rod and the rubber isolator helps with removal. Do
not let the exhaust drop, support the exhaust during installation.
2. Feed spacers and carriage bolts into position using the pull wires provided to the forward holes in each frame rail. Leave pull wire attached. Note: It is much
easier if bolt and spacer are not engaged while inserting them into frame, refer to illustration.
3. Raise the hitch into position one side at a time. Raise both hitch brackets over the exhaust while feeding one hitch bar under the fascia, raise the bracket
over the rubber isolator, and swing the opposite side bracket over the isolator while shifting the hitch to one side. Feed the remaining bar under the fascia (it
might be necessary to gently pull the fascia out for additional clearance). Push the hitch up against the bumper rail. Bend heat shield if needed for
installation.
4. Feed the pull wires through the slots of the bracket. Shift the bracket into location as shown. Pull the fasteners though the bracket. Remove one pull wire at
a time (being careful not to push the fasteners into the frame rail) and attach the conical washer and hex nut as shown. Repeat with remaining fastener.
Hand tighten only at this time.
5. Place the bolt plates on top of the bumper rails, access to bumper rail on the outside of the rails(as shown), use caution not to knock bolt plates back down
unto you.
6. Install the hex bolts and conical washers into the bolt plate. Do not completely tighten.
7. Center the hitch on the vehicle.
8. Torque all fasteners to specifications shown below.
9. Reinstall exhaust.
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Sheet 1 of 3 75748N 10-04-13 Rev. C
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Qty. (2) Carriage bolt 7/16-14 X 1.50 GR5
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Qty. (2) Pull wire 7/16
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Qty. (2) Spacer 7/8 X 3 X 1/4
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Qty. (4) Bolt ½-13 X 5.00 GR5
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Qty. (2) Conical washer 7/16 (smaller diameter)
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Qty. (4) Conical washer ½
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Qty. (2) Hex nut 7/16-14
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Qty. (2) Bolt plate
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: 75748F
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer’s Rating or
Wiring Access Location: SUV3, 4
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
Hitch type
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
Weight Distributing Not For Use With Spring Bars
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
3500 (1589 Kg) 525 (239 Kg)
Note: Fasteners typical
both sides
Tighten all 7/16-14 GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 50 Lb.-Ft. (68 N*M) Tighten all ½-13 GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 50 Lb.-Ft. (68 N*M)
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Rubber isolator
Bumper rail
Frame rail
Kink pull wire to keep
spacer independent of bolt
Access hole
bottom of
frame rail
Note: sort hardware prior to hitch installation to confirm 1/2” & 7/16” conical
washer are kept with coordinated 1/2” & 7/16” bolts
CAUTION: Some models may have a wire harness on top of
frame rail. Be careful not to damage lines when installing hitch.
Hitch bracket
Hitch bar
Vehicle forward
Frame rail Bumper rail
Fascia
Bumper rail
Feed fastener thru
this slot
Frame rail
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