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BX1681
2007-13 Chevy Pickup 1500, 2500 & 3500 New Style Heavy
Duty (2WD/4WD), 2007-11 GMC Pickup 2500 & 3500 New
Style, 2008-10 GMC Yukon 2500
Installation Instructions
BE SURE TO USE LOCTITE
®
RED ON ALL BOLTS
BEFORE TIGHTENING. TIGHTEN ALL BOLTS
ACCORDING TO THE TORQUE CHART ON THE
FRONT PAGE OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS OR ON
PAGE 3 OF THE BASEPLATE TOWING GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS.
4. Start all four bolts, remount any hole if
necessary as every vehicle is different. Insert
1/2 x 1 1/4” hex bolts with 1/2” lock washers.
Be sure to use Loctite Red on all bolts. Do
this on both sides.
4
5
5. Attach the permanent baseplate safety cables to
the provided convenience link on the baseplate
(see grey arrow). The photo above shows the
recommended installation of the cables to frame
of vehicle (see white arrow). Additional options
may interfere with suggested mounting; in this
case secure the cables to a solid piece of the
frame as described in the instructions included
with the permanent baseplate safety cables. Be
sure the safety cables do not rub against any
hoses or moving parts. Do this to both sides of
the vehicle.
Be sure that
ALL
electrical connections
are plugged in properly and functioning
BEFORE
installing the fascia.
BX1681
2007-13 Chevy Pickup 1500, 2500 & 3500 New Style Heavy
Duty (2WD/4WD), 2007-11 GMC Pickup 2500 & 3500 New
Style, 2008-10 GMC Yukon 2500
Installation Instructions
2A.
CREW CABS:
2B.
2008 GMC YUKON XL 2500:
Using a utility knife, cut out around the tow hook opening to the lip on the inside to make the
opening larger. Round the corners to prevent cracking. Do this on both sides.
2A
2B
3A.
CREW CABS:
3B.
2008 GMC YUKON XL 2500:
Slide the baseplate into the frame end to align with the existing tow hook holes on the frame rail. Push down
on the plastic if necessary. Do this on both sides.
3A
3B
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6A.
CREW CABS:
6B.
2008 GMC YUKON XL 2500:
Install electrical connector, using 1/4 x 3/4” hex bolts with 1/4” lock washers and 1/4” whiz nuts.
6A
6B
DEALER or INSTALLER:
Be certain the user receives the
instruction sheets for their products.
