Reese SW16K SIDEWINDER - Manual (Page 6)

DANGER: Do Not install a wedge without removing the Lock-Out Bolts. Never operate without a wedge if the Lock-Out bolts are
not installed. Doing this will create a double pivot and could result in death or serious injury and/or damage to the tow vehicle and
trailer.
Installation Instructions
16K Sidewinder TM
5. Tighten (4) 5/8-11 cap bolts as shown, repeat pattern 2-3 times.
Rev. A 02-11-09 SW16KIN Sheet 6 of 12 z 2009 Cequent Performance Products
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS – CON’T
Figure 17
Figure 18
Torque (4) Bolts to 45 ft-lbs.
Repeat pattern 2-3 times
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
The Sidewinder TM Pin-Box is very versatile and can be used as a standard pin box – Conventional Transport. For
conventional transport (2) ¾” GR 5 Bolts and Hardware are installed in the back of the unit (figure 18), on OE applications
these come installed from the factory and may or may not have been removed by the dealer. The two bolts prevent rotation
and allow use of the pin-box without the wedge installed.
Lock-Out Bolts
Lock-Out bolt kits are available for the
16K Sidewinder
TM CTP P/N: 38024
Conventional Transport:
Sidewinder TM Transport:
Sidewinder TM Pin-Boxes equipped with lock-out bolts can be converted to activate the Sidewinder TM feature. This feature
moves the pivot from the truck bed to the pin-box mounting wings under the nose of the trailer and allows worry free towing
up to 90º or more.
Note: Lock Out Bolts are only
supplied on OE units.
Note: Over-tightening will cause the arm to bind!