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292-2983 Rev. B
8/31/09
2001-07 Toyota Highlander
Installation Instructions
BX3775
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8. On the drivers side, below the stud is a tape
covered hole, drill an 1 1/4” hole to get the
wire nuts through. (Driver’s side shown.) Do
this on both sides.
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.
10. On the passenger side, reinstall the washer
reservoir. On the right side (grey arrow),
reattach with a 6MM-1.0 x 30MM hex bolt
and 1/4” lock and fl at washers. Reconnect all
hoses and electrical connections.
9. Slide the baseplate straight up from the
bottom, push up as far as possible, adjust to
a level position with the vehicle and clamp
with a vise grip. Align passenger’s side with
existing hole in frame for washer reservoir
(see grey arrow step 10). In the existing hole,
start a 3/8”-16 x 1 1/4” hex bolt with 3/8” lock
washer attached to 1/4” x 1” x 1” nut plate. Do
this to both sides. Some vehicles may have
tape over the existing hole that will need to be
removed. Using the baseplate as a template,
with a 13/32” drill bit drill the other two holes.
In the top hole, insert 1 1/4” hex bolt. In the
bottom, use a 3/8”-16 x 1” hex bolt with 3/8”
lock washer and hex nut. Do the same on the
other side. Tighten with Loctite Red. Please
note bolt locations on passenger’s side. (See
page 2)
11. Attach baseplate safety cables, wrap around
the lower frame extension twice, or as close as
possible. If you are unable to place safety cables
in this position, position the cables around a
solid piece of the frame. 226-0046 base plate
safety cables and 229-0359 quick links are
recommended. Be sure the safety cables do not
rub against any hoses or moving parts.
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Using a good quality paint, spray cut edges
of frame to prevent rusting.
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12. Reinstall the styrofoam and bumper.
Reinstall fascia, bolts and push pins.
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