Reese 5AS16K 5TH AIRBORNE SIDEWINDER - Manual (Page 4)

Installation Instructions
5 th Airborne Sidewinder
1. Before removing the original pin box, take note of the number of bolts used attaching the existing pin box to the
mounting wing set. Cequent Performance Products recommends using at least the same number of bolts upon
installation as removed from the original pin box. (Figure 7)
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Sheet 4 of 13 5AS16KIN 11-8-11 Rev. E
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS – For Pre-Assembled OEM Models use this section as a point of reference.
Figure 8
Figure 7
Mounting Wing Set
2. Check all boxes for all components listed in figure 1.
3. Remove the existing pin box, taking care to remove any necessary wiring and/or break away switch if attached to the
pin box. (If removed, the break away switch must be reinstalled after installation is complete) Make sure it is mounted
in a location that will not affect the wiring when the Sidewinder is rotated up to 90 degrees.
4. Install the turret inside the mounting wings (Figure 8). You may want to refer to the installation instructions for the
turret at this time. It will help match turret to wing set and explain hardware installation.
Special Note:
You may want to put Sidewinder Arm and Turret together first and then lift the entire assembly into the wing sets.
Refer to Figures 10-17 If this method is used make sure you have enough help to lift unit and install hardware.
Note: Installing the front bolts first may ease alignment.
CAUTION: The bottom of the turret must extend below the lowest point on the wings to allow the arm to clear during pivot. (Figure 9)
Table 1
Lowest Point on Wings
Bottom of Turret
Figure 9
5. Install pivot bushing into the turret as shown in figure 10. Applying white lithium grease to the inner tube of the turret may
ease assembly. Install wear plate onto sidewinder arm (Figure 11), be sure to place the chamfer facing down
(Figure 12). Apply white lithium grease to the surfaces shown in figure 13, be sure to coat the entire surface.
The chamfer on the wear plate Must face down as shown
Figure 10 Figure 12
Figure 11
Apply White
Lithium Grease
Figure 13