Download check hitch frequently, making sure all fasteners and ball are properly tightened. If hitch is removed, plug all holes in trunk pan or other body panels to prevent entry of water and exhaust fumes. A hitch or ball which has been damaged should be removed and replaced. Observe safety precautions when working beneath a vehicle and wear eye protection. Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Lower exhaust by removing both rubber isolators from muffler hangers. Be careful not to allow muffler to fall under its own weight.
2. Thread bolt leader onto end of carriage bolt (1) and insert bolt leader through reinforcing plate (2). Insert carriage bolt (1) head first through mounting hole, followed by reinforcing plate (2) in driver’s side of frame. Check to see if reinforcing plate and bolt head will fit through access hole, if not modify hole to accept hardware. ( Enlarge hole just enough to get hardware through ). Carefully pull down back through SAME hole in frame until bolt and plate assembly is in position. Repeat for other side of vehicle.
3. Install 2-1/2″carriage bolt (5) through square hole spacer (6) and vehicle’s tie down loop from the right hand side. Slip round hole spacers (7) onto bolt and then through hitch’s mounting tab as shown in illustration. Note: Hitch should be mounted to left side of tie down loop with spacers (7) between it and loop. Install hex nut and hand tighten to hold hitch in place.
4. Fish bolt leaders through holes in hitch’s frame straps and being careful not to push bolt assemblies back into frame channels, raise hitch’s frame straps up to vehicle’s frame, remove bolt leaders and install conical washers and hex nuts (4). Make sure rubber breather hose on charcoal canister at driver’s side is not kinked or pinched, hose should sit freely below frame strap.
5. Bend the exhaust hanger pins to lower exhaust 1/2″. Raise exhaust back into position and reinstall rubber isolators.
