Draw-Tite 75659 MAX-FRAME RECEIVER - Manual

Installation Instructions
03-08 Honda Element, all inc. *SC model
Part Numbers:
75659, 87506,
44612
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required:
Wrenches: 3/4”, 7/8”
Drill Bits: None
Rev. A 6-25-08 75659N Sheet 1 of 3 z 2008 Cequent Towing Products
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.
Fastener Kit: 75659F
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle Manufacturer’s Rating or
Wiring Access Location: 2003-04 SUV2 / 2005-Current SUV1-2
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
Tighten 1/2” bolts with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 N*M)
3/8” U-Bolt Qty. (1) Tube Spacer Qty. (4)
1/2” Hex Nut Qty. (4) 1/2” Flat Washer Qty. (4)
3/8” Flanged Hex Locknut Qty. (2) 3/4” Flat Washer Qty. (4)
1/2” Conical Toothed Washer Qty. (4) 1/2"-13 X 5-1/2” Gr. 5 Hex Bolt Qty. (4)
1. Install 1/2” bolts and 1/2” flat washers from outside of vehicle frame as shown above. Install tube spacers and 3/4” flat washers
from inside of frame as shown above. Pull bolts back so that they barely stick through. Do this both sides of vehicle.
2. Raise hitch into position carefully without knocking washers down that were installed in Step 1. As an alternative you can slide
3/4” flat washers into place after raising hitch. They go over tube spacers between vehicle frame and hitch brackets.
3. Carefully push 1/2” bolts through hitch brackets on both sides making sure that 3/4” flat washers are over tube spacers and
between inside of vehicle frame and outside of hitch frame bracket. Install conical washers and hex nuts. Loosely tighten.
4. Install 3/8” u-bolt over vehicle trunk pan tie-down hook and down through center hitch bracket. See diagram above.
5. Install 3/8” flanged hex locknuts on u-bolt so that it draws up evenly. Tighten u-bolt first. Then tighten (4) 1/2” bolts.
Passenger’s side
vehicle frame rail cut
away to show detail.
350 (159 Kg) 3500 (1589 Kg)
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
N/A N/A Weight Distributing
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
Hitch type
1
2
5
6
7
4
3 7
*SC requires plastic bumper fascia trimming.
4
6
5
2
1
All Fasteners Typical
Both Sides
Vehicle frame
8
3
4
3
8
Trunk pan
tie-down hook
This side shows how to install
bolts, flat washers & tube spacers
before raising hitch into place.
Typical both sides.
Driver’s side
vehicle frame rail
3/4” flat washers; , slide over end of tube
spacer after inserting into frame, between inside of
vehicle frame and outside of hitch bracket.
Trunk pan
Tie-down hook
Tighten 3/8” u-bolt with torque wrench to 30 Lb.-Ft. (41 N*M)
U-bolt