B&W Trailer Hitches 1067R - Manual (Page 3)

STEP SEVEN - INSTALL SIDEPLATES
Beginning in 2007 some models could be equipped with a factory installed trailer
brake system. In this case, a relay will have to be relocated before the driver’s side
sideplate can be installed. If the relay is present, there will be two bolt heads just
above the large oval hole in the frame on the driver’s side. Loosen these bolts and
slide relay to detach it from the frame.
Beginning in 2009 the models with factory installed trailer braking systems have a
wiring clip attached to the bottom of the frame on both sides of the truck just ahead
of the axle. This bracket must be removed and relocated as shown.
Next install the sideplates. The driver’s sideplate is shown, with the bent flange to the front, and the large holes to
the rear. Attach the two pieces of the sideplate together with ½” carriage bolts. The carriage bolts should be inserted
into the square holes from the backside of the sideplates and fastened using a flat washer, lock washer and nut on
each bolt. This can be completed before installation on the frame rail. Do not tighten at this time. Attach the flange on
the sideplate to the front cross member using a ½ x 1 1/2 inch bolt, flat washer, lock washer and nut. Insert the bolt
through the flange so that the nut when tightened is on the front side of the cross member. Next attach the rear bar
to the sideplate ear threading a ½ inch by 1 ½ inch bolt with flat and lock washer into the bar.
STEP SIX - CENTER SECTION INSTALLATION
Raise the center section into position between the crossmembers and carefully move
it above the fuel tank from beneath the truck. The receiver socket must be positioned
to the rear with the latch pin release arm on the driver’s side. A lifting device, as
described on Page 2 will help. The round hitch receiver that protrudes from the top
of the center section must fit through the hole in the truck bed floor. Slide the front
cross member back against the center section so that the bolt installed previously in
the front cross member goes into the center section hole directly across from it. Line
up the rest of the holes and attach the two members with 1/2” x 1 1/2” long bolts,
lock washers, and nuts. Insert four 1/2” x 1 1/2” bolts, with flat and lock washer in-
stalled, through the rear leg of the center section into the threaded holes of the rear
crossmember and hand tighten.
Step 1:
Locate the fuel valve.
Step 2:
Disengage the locking pin.
Step 3:
Slide fuel valve from bracket.
APPLICATION UPDATE:
Beginning in 2004, a fuel valve mounted on the rear of the fuel tank on trucks equipped with gas engines, makes it more difficult
to install the Turnoverball™ center section. This fuel valve can be easily removed and replaced to ease installation. Please follow
the following instructions:
Step 4:
Install Turnoverball™ Center Section.
Step 5: Replace fuel valve to bracket on fuel tank.
Remove wiring clip
by pulling/prying
out of frame.
Install side plate and insert
clip into slot provided.
Side plate installed
and clip in place.