Mazda 0000-8E-N31 Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 5

0000-8E-N31    Rev G

02/24/2016

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A)  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.
B)  Pull down on vehicle bumper fascia to raise hitch up over exhaust.
C)  Start by lifting the hitch 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 M12 flat washer (ITEM C) onto each bolt and fasten each using M12 nuts (ITEM D).

RAISE HITCH ASSEMBLY INTO POSITION

TOOLS: N/A

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A

B

C

D

A)  Torque all eight bolts to 86.2 ft. lbs. (107 N.m.)

TORQUE ALL HARDWARE

TOOLS: TORQUE WRENCH, 19MM SOCKET

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19MM

C- Flat 

washer

A- Conical 

washer

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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