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AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS,
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CLASS III RECIEVER HITCH
APPLICATION:
2015-2016 Chevrolet Colorado
2015-2016 GMC Canyon
PART NUMBER:
65-1535
PROCEDURE
1. Remove contents from box, verify if all parts listed are present and free from damage.
Carefully read and understand all instructions before attempting installation.
Failure to identify damage before installation could lead to a rejection of any claim.
2. Lower the spare tire using the vehicle service tools located in the cab of the truck. Remove the center bracket by removing
(4) factory bolts with a 13mm socket. Raise spare tire back into position.
See Fig. 1 &2.
3. Support the bumper with the two jack stands. Remove (8) factory bolts securing the factory cross member/hitch to the
frame rail with a 21mm socket. Set the (8) factory bolts aside for reuse during the hitch assembly installation. (Note: The
bumper shares the same mounting points and should be supported from underneath with the two jacks.)
See Fig. 3.
Main Hitch Assembly
ITEM
QUANTITY
DESCRIPTION
TOOLS NEEDED
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HITCH ASSEMBLY
13MM SOCKET
21MM SOCKET
(2) JACK STANDS
9” SOCKET EXT.
RATCHET
TORQUE WRENCH
ANTI-SEIZE LUBRICANT MUST BE USED ON ALL STAINLESS STEEL FASTENERS TO PREVENT THREAD DAMAGE AND GALLING
