Draw-Tite 36448 FRAME HITCH - Manual

Installation Instructions
Chrysler Sebring, All but convertible
Dodge Avenger, All
Part Numbers:
90166
36448
06526
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required:
Wrenches: 3/4”, 7/8”
Drill Bits: 1/2”
1. Remove exhaust hangers both sides. Spraying a lubricant on the metal hanger rod and the rubber isolator helps removal.
2. Raise hitch into position and insert 4” bolts and blocks through frame and hitch (2) places both sides. Install conical washers
and 1/2” locknuts. Hand tighten only. Important! – These nuts will be tightened so that bolt just extends through locknut later.
3. Use hitch as template to drill out slot in bottom of vehicle frame on passenger’s side. Use bolt leader to install bolt and block
through vehicle frame and hitch. Install conical washer and nut. Torque this nut to 75 ft. lbs./ 102 N*M.
4. Tighten all (4) 1/2” fasteners installed in Step 2. Tighten these bolts so that blocks clamp securely against frame and bolt just
extends through locknut.
Rev. B 7-7-07 36448N Sheet 1 of 3 z 2007 Cequent Towing Products
1/2”-13 X 4” Gr.5 Hex Bolts Qty. (4) 1/2”-13 X 1-1/2” Carriage bolt Qty. (1)
Tighten 1/2” standard hex nut with torque wrench to 75 lb.-ft., 102 N*M ,
Tighten all 1/2” hex locknuts so that blocks clamp securely against frame and bolts just extend through locknuts. Do not over torque!
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: 36448F
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer’s Rating or
300 lb. (136 Kg) 3500 lb. (1589 Kg)
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
Max Tongue
WT
Max Gross
Trailer WT
Hitch type
Wiring Access Location: (Sebring) PC3 & PC4
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
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Wiring Access Location: (Avenger) PC1 & PC2
3/16” X 1-1/4” X 2” Blocks Qty. (4) 1/4” X 1” X 3” Carriage block Qty. (1) 6 2
Vehicle frame
Bumper fascia
Exhaust hanger
Spray lubricant
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6
Vehicle frame
Existing hole in bottom of
frame for bolt leader access.
Vehicle forward
Exhaust hanger
Vehicle frame
Enlarge
existing slot
Drawbar Kit:
36065
Drawbar must be used in the
Rise position only.
5
1/2” Hex Lock nuts Qty. (4) 1/2” Hex nut Qty. (1) 3
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4
Note! - Tighten 1/2” locknuts
so that blocks clamp securely
against frame and bolt just
extends through locknut.
1/2” Bolt leader Qty. (1) 1/2” Conical washers Qty. (5) 4
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6
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8
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