Pro Series 97209 51 Receiver - Manual

Installation Instructions
Honda CR-V
Part Numbers:
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required: Tape, Utility Knife, Tape Measure &
Marking Pencil, Lubricant or Soapy water
Wrenches: 10mm, 17mm, 11/16,
Small Phillips head Screwdriver,
Existing weld nuts
typical
Fastener Kit: 51209F
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer’s Rating or
Wiring Access Location: SUV3
Hitch type
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
Weight Distributing Not For Use With Spring Bars
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
3500 (1589 Kg) 350 (159 Kg)
51209
97209
Inside isolator
4
3
Tie
down
hook
Fascia
Frame rail
7
17.00
4.25
8.50
3.00
Tape flat
washer to
frame rail
Apperance panel
2
1
z 2012 Cequent Performance Products, Inc. Sheet 1 of 3 51209N 3-16-12 Rev. A
Note: 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.
This product complies with safety specifications and requirements for connecting devices and towing systems of the state of New York, V.E.S.C. Regulation V-5
and SAE J684.
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
Tighten all 3/8-16 GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 30 Lb.-Ft. (41 N*M)
Tighten all M10 CL8.8 fasteners with torque wrench to 38 Lb.-Ft. (52 N*M)
1. Remove the appearance panel on driver’s side, remove 5-plastic rivets, 3-hex nuts, 2 Phillips head screws located in wheel well behind
the driver’s side rear tire. This panel will need to be trimmed or not reinstalled on vehicle. Ask vehicle owner their choice before starting
installation.
2. Run the (item 1) into existing weld nuts to clear the threads.
3. Reinstall appearance panel if trimmed.
4. Lower exhaust by removing rubber isolators from muffler hangers. Remove the outside isolator first then the inside isolator. Spraying
a lubricant or soapy water on the metal hanger rod and the rubber isolator helps removal.
5. Tape (item 7) flat washer to rearward weld nut location on both frame rails.
6. Raise hitch into position.
7. Install M10 fasteners as shown.
8. Install the 3/8 U-Bolt through the vehicle tie down hook and through the tie down hook attachment of the receiver. Install flat washer,
lock washers and 3/8 hex nuts as shown above.
9. Tighten all fasteners to the required torque specification.
10. Raise exhaust back into position and re-install rubber isolators.
Note:
Fasteners typical both sides
Exhaust shown lower 4
5
6
1 1 1 1 Qty. (4) Hex Bolt M10X1.25X30 CL8.8 5 5 5 5 Qty. (2) Lock Washer
2 2 2 2 Qty. (4) Conical Washers 6 6 6 6 Qty. (2) 3/8 Hex Nut
3 3 3 3 Qty. (1) 3/8-16 U-Bolt 7 7 7 7 Qty. (2) Flat washer ½”
4 4 4 4 Qty. (2) Flat Washer 3/8”
2
1
17.00
Area to be Trimmed