Stealth Hitches SHR31016 Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 3

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1.

 

Remove the taillight cover. 

Locate and remove plastic 

screw from side wall using a 

flathead screwdriver. 

 

2.

 

Insert plastic pry tool at the 

side of the plastic cover and 

pry inward. Then pry upward 

to remove rear taillight cover.

 

GAIN ACCESS TO MOUNTING AREA

 

3.

 

Locate and remove (1) screw 

holding the top of the fascia.

 

4.

 

Remove (2) nuts that secure 

the taillight.

 

5.

 

Slide the taillight to the rear of 

the vehicle. A plastic pry tool 

can be used to help if the light 

does not slide freely. 

 

6.

 

With the light removed, 

disconnect the light plug by 

pushing down on the clip and 

pulling the plug outward. 

Repeat Steps 1

-

6 on other 

side of vehicle.

 

NOTICE: 

Installation of hitch requires removal of vehicle parts and interaction with vehicular 

electronics.

 

Before installation, check the condition of body panels and note any locations 

where panels are not flush.

 

Check the electronic functions of the vehicle, such as: headlights, 

taillights, turn signals, cameras, backup sensors, Parking Distance Controller (PDC), foot 

activated cargo access, etc.

 

It is the responsibility of the installer to restore the fit and 

function of the vehicle.

 

Summary of Contents for SHR31016

Page 1: ...ACK RECEIVER KIT SHR31016 COMPATIBLE WITH TOW KIT SHT25004 RACK RECEIVER INSTALLATION USE STEPS 1 17 30 32 TOW KIT INSTALLATION USE STEPS 1 32 PARTS SUPPLIED WITH RACK RECEIVER KIT 15 16 OPEN END WREN...

Page 2: ...ler towing components and loss of attachment between the tow vehicle and trailer Failure to comply with the safety information in these instructions could result in serious injury or death IMPORTANT S...

Page 3: ...the light does not slide freely 6 With the light removed disconnect the light plug by pushing down on the clip and pulling the plug outward Repeat Steps 1 6 on other side of vehicle NOTICE Installati...

Page 4: ...le NOTE Make sure not to damage plastic trim piece NOTE Replacement plastic rivets are supplied 8 Move wheel well lining to access to trim clips 9 To allow partial removal of the rear wheel well trim...

Page 5: ...ainter s tape or something similar 11 From underneath the vehicle remove 8 screws from the bottom edge of the fascia 12 The fascia is clipped to the vehicle body directly behind the wheel wells Pull o...

Page 6: ...DC sensors In some cases a 90 degree pick tool will be needed to disconnect the sensor plug Remove the fascia completely NOTICE Carefully remove the fascia and place on a blanket or pad 15 Use a socke...

Page 7: ...ing on which kit you are installing Rack Receiver Kit Install the latch block with 2 5 8 11 x 5 bolts and 2 5 8 nylock nuts Tighten each bolt to150 ft lbs Tow Kit Install the latch block and 2 chain h...

Page 8: ...this information to the 4 way plug The control module is connected to the vehicle s battery and taillight wiring as outlined in the next steps NOTICE Do not allow electrical system to become disconnec...

Page 9: ...wire and the output side wires of the control module Attach each similar color wire to each other using a red butt connector and crimping tool NOTICE OPTIONAL The butt connectors are heat shrink conne...

Page 10: ...ow marker light wire brown and brake wire red to the driver side of vehicle Remove the tape from the taillight wiring harness to expose wires Use clamp on connectors to connect to indicated wires As s...

Page 11: ...wer wire will need to be routed to the engine compartment where it will connect to the battery Route the wire from the rear of vehicle to the gravel guard on the driver side undercarriage Loosen the 5...

Page 12: ...ess length Use the included blue butt connector to crimp the power wire leading from the battery to the control module power wire Reinstall the 20 Amp fuse in the harness fuse holder located near the...

Page 13: ...t of the accessories come into contact with the body of the vehicle FINAL VEHICLE EXAMINATION NOTICE If the hitch is being installed by a professional the installer is responsible for training the end...

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