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0000-8E-N31    Rev G

02/24/2016

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A)  Read entire installation instructions before proceeding.
B)  Be careful not to damage paint or kit components.
C)  Do not over tighten bolts, tighten to specified torque.
D)  Clean mud, dirt and salt from installation areas.
E)  Some steps of this installation will require two people to complete.

A)  Remove two plastic fasteners with a flathead screwdriver.
B)  Remove two nuts and discard.
C)  Pull plastic panel down and discard.

A)  Clean any dirt and salt from trim area.
B)  See notes on trim template for proper template selection. Check 

  to ensure template (ITEM J) is printed to scale using top left corner.
C)  Cut out template around outside border.
D)  Use plastic fasteners removed in step 1A to locate template and tape into position.
E)  Use saw to cut rear fascia on 'TOW HITCH CUTTING LINE'.
F)  Use file to remove rough edges.
G)  Remove plastic fasteners which were installed to hold the trim template and discard.

BEFORE INSTALLATION

REMOVE PLASTIC UNDERBODY ASSEMBLY

TOOLS: FLATHEAD SCREWDRIVER, RATCHET, M10 SOCKET

TRIM BUMPER FASCIA

TOOLS: TRIM TEMPLATE, TAPE, SAW, FILE

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Summary of Contents for 0000-8E-N31

Page 1: ...WARNING ALTHOUGH THIS HITCH IS DESIGNED TO SAFELY TOW IT S RATED LOAD IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU CONSULT YOUR VEHICLE OWNERS MANUAL FOR FURTHER RECOMMENDATIONS OR LIMITATIONS TRAILER BRAKES ARE RECOMM...

Page 2: ...ard A Clean any dirt and salt from trim area B See notes on trim template for proper template selection Check to ensure template ITEM J is printed to scale using top left corner C Cut out template aro...

Page 3: ...ds on the weldnuts in the process B Using a flathead screwdriver remove electrical wire from one location on outer driver side frame rail Note Wiring is dependant on trim level Some vehicles will need...

Page 4: ...D Preassemble four M12 bolts ITEM B with a conical toothed washer ITEM A Note Be sure teeth on washer are facing away from the bolt head E Place plates into position and loosely fasten to weldnuts Not...

Page 5: ...over the driver side exhaust tip D Using two people lift the hitch into position and insert four M12 bolts ITEM B with washers ITEM A in through the side plates and out the center assembly Place one M...

Page 6: ...an M6 hex nut ITEM E C Repeat steps A and B in the other location FASTEN HITCH TO BUMPER FASCIA TOOLS ALLEN WRENCH 4MM 06 A Fasten electrical harnesses to the small hole in the hitch mounting plate us...

Page 7: ...In vehicle glove box INSPECTION TRAILER HITCH KIT 0000 8E N31 09 Inspection Parts Inspection Items O Clearance and fit Scratches and dirt Installation tightening and engagement Operation check Bumper...

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