Reese 44148 PROFESSIONAL RECEIVER - Manual

Installation Instructions
Nissan Pick-Up
Part Numbers:
44148
75186
Equipment Required:
Wrenches: 3/4”
Drill Bits: 1/2”
Frame
1
Rev. H 7-22-08 N75186 Sheet 1 of 2 z 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2008 Cequent Towing Products
“L” Bracket Qty. (2) 8 8 8 8 Hex Nut 1/2-13 Qty. (8) 4 4 4 4
Conical Washer 1/2” Qty. (4) 7 7 7 7 Lock Washer 1/2” Qty. (8) 3 3 3 3
Bolt 1/2-13 X 1.25 Qty. (4) 6 6 6 6 Block .25 X 1.00 X 2.00 Qty. (2) 2 2 2 2
Block .25 X 1.500 X 3.00 Qty. (2) 5 5 5 5 Carriage Bolt 1/2-13 X 2.00 Qty. (4) 1 1 1 1
Tighten all 1/2” fasteners with torque wrench to 70 Lb.-Ft. (102 N*M)
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: F75186
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer’s Rating or
400 (182 Kg) 4000 (1816 Kg)
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
550 (250 Kg) 5000 (2270 Kg) Weight Distributing
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
Hitch type
Wiring Access Location: PU4
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
MODELS WITH 75” BED USE THIS DIAGRAM (See second page for models with 56” bed.)
1. Remove the bolt from the bottom of the frame on both sides of the vehicle. Insert 1/2” carriage bolt
and large bolt plate through large rear hole in the frame. Repeat for the other side.
2. Lift the hitch up to frame with the carriage bolts going down through the second hole from the forward end of hitch bracket. Install 1/2" lock
washers and nuts on the bolts. See Diagram. Hand tighten fasteners.
3. Attach the “L” brackets to hitch brackets using the 1/2" carriage bolts with small bolt plates and the 1/2” hex bolts with 1/2” conical washers
into the "L" brackets as shown. Hold the hitch level. Using one of the obround holes in the “L” bracket as a guide drill a 1/2" hole into the
bumper bracket. Install 1/2" hex bolt, serrated washer, lock washer, and nut. (Both sides)
Bumper
bracket
Drilled hole
5
1
2
3
4
67
1
5
3
4
WARNING: DO NOT LUBRICATE THREADS, BOLT FAILURE MAY
OCCUR DUE TO OVER TIGHTENING.
WARNING: DO NOT DRILL OR WELD TO THIS HITCH.
IMPORTANT NOTES
USE ONLY TOWING PRODUCTS SUPPLIED OR APPROVED BOLTS,
LOCKNUTS, AND WASHERS TO INSTALL THIS HITCH
Note:
Fasteners typical, both sides
43
“L” Bracket
87491
75066 UHAUL