Draw-Tite 65053 FRONT MOUNT RECEIVER - Manual

Front Mounted Receiver
Installation Instructions
Ford Econoline
Note: Fascia trim required.
Obtain vehicle owners approval
before cutting
Part Numbers:
65053
1. Remove splash guard (4) bolts. See Figure 5. Illustration on last page.
2. If present (E-350 &E-450) remove any plastic rivets from (see Figure 3) forward attachment on vehicle. Fold plastic between plastic covering and frame rail.
3. Enlarge forward hole on vehicle with a 1/2 drill bit.
4. Trim lower fascia as shown in Figure 4. Illustration on last page.
5. Feed carriage bolts and spacers thru access point at forward end of frame rail (E-150 & E-250) using a pull wire as shown. See Figure 2. Note: On E-350 &
E-450 loosen bolts at the end of the frame rail (See Figure 3) and bumper bracket enough to feed fasteners into the opening at the end of the frame rail. Do
not remove bolts completely. See Figure 3. The bumper may shift downward slightly. After feeding fasteners into frame rail, raise and retighten bolts.
6. Raise hitch into position and fasten as shown above.
7. Return splash guard to owner or obtain owner permission to trim splash guard as shown in Figure 5. Illustration on last page. Trimming recommended
Tighten all 1/2 GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft (102 N-m).
Rev. B 11-10-08 65053N Sheet 1 of 4 z 2008 Cequent Towing Products
Conical Toothed Washer, 1/2” Qty. (4) 3
Pull Wire Qty. (4) 5 Spacer, 1/4” x 1” x 3” Qty. (4) 2
Nut, 1/2” Qty. (4) 4 Carriage Bolt, 1/2”-13 x 1-3/4” Qty. (4) 1
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.
Drill Bits: 3/8” & 1/2”
1
2
3
4
CARGO CAPACITY – Do not exceed
500 LB. (227 Kg) or Truck Front
Gross Axle Weight Rating, (GAWR).
MAXIMUM WINCH LINE PULL 9,000 lb.
MAXIMUM WINCH LINE PULL (4086 Kg)
Note: Fasteners typical
both sides
Fascia trim required. Obtain vehicle
owners approval before cutting
NOTE: If front mounted license plate is present, license plate holder relocation and/or modification required to install hitch, see 49802 or 5443 sold separately .
Figure 1.
Receiver Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required: Utility Knife
Wrenches: 8mm, 21mm deep
well socket, & 7/8”
Fastener Kit: 65053F
Forward hole.
Existing holes
to be modified
Access holes on
E-150 & 250
Loosen bolts (2)
per frame rails
Do not remove
Existing holes
to be modified.
Plastic rivets
removed.
See Step 2.
Feed fasteners
between frame rail
and bumper bracket
Figure 2.
E-150 & E-250
Figure 3.
E-350 & E-450
Frame rail
Bumper bracket
Frame rail
Bumper
bracket
Do not
remove
Forward hole.
Existing holes
to be modified
Existing slot
Frame
rail
Frame rail
Bumper bracket
Fascia