Draw-Tite 24897 SPORTFRAME HITCH - Manual

Installation Instructions
Ford Fusion
Part Numbers:
24897
60322
77285
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Wiring Access
Location: PC 1 & 2
Equipment Required: Utility Knife
Wrenches: 7mm, 10mm, 11/16”, &
Phillips head screwdriver
Frame rail
Access hole
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer’s Rating or
Drawbar must be used in the
RISE position only.
Drawbar Kit:
3594
Fastener Kit: 24897F
Accessory Rating B
2000 LB (908 Kg) Max Gross Trailer Weight
200 LB (90.8 Kg) Max Tongue Weight
Frame rail
Fascia
Existing hole Kink pull wire to
keep block
independent of bolt
Bumper
A. Insert bolt and
Block into frame
B. Align block on
access hole
C. Pull bolt thru
block
Figure 3
Figure 2
Note: Fasteners typical
both sides
Trim shaded area
both sides or remove
Remove 2 remaining
fasteners during installation
1 1 1 1
2 2 2 2
4 4 4 4
3 3 3 3
Rearward
1. Appearance panel will need to be trimmed or remove in order to install hitch. Obtain owners permission before trimming. See
Figure 4. Trim shaded area and reinstall appearance panel or return to owner with fasteners. Leave remaining fasteners off until
hitch is install.
2. Use pull wires to feed the carriage bolts and blocks into frame rails though access holes as shown in Figure 2. Feed pull wire
through forward hole and out rearward access slot. Attach spacer and carriage bolt and feed though access slot using kink wire
process as shown in Figure 2 both sides. Leave pull wires attached.
3. Install remaining fasteners as shown in Figure 3. Leave pull wire attached.
4. Raise hitch into position feeding pull wire through forward and rearward slots in brackets. Middle slot will locate appearance panel
stud in frame.
5. Carefully remove pull wires and attach conical and hex nut. Finger tighten and center hitch on vehicle.
6. Tighten all fasteners to the required torque specification.
7. If trimmed reinstall (2) fasteners to the appearance panel.
z 2012 Cequent Performance Products, Inc. Sheet 1 of 3 24897N 10-5-12 Rev. A
1 1 1 1 Qty. (4) Carriage bolt 7/16-14 X 1.50 Gr5 4 4 4 4 Qty. (4) Hex nut 7/16-14
2 2 2 2 Qty. (4) Spacer 5 5 5 5 Qty. (4) Pull wire 7/16
3 3 3 3 Qty. (4) Conical washer 7/16”
Tighten all 7/16-14 GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 55 Lb.-Ft. (75 N*M)
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 F206 Rev B 9-17-2012
Figure 4
Appearance panel
Figure 1
Rearward