Draw-Tite 24878 SPORTFRAME HITCH - Manual

Installation Instructions
Chevrolet Sonic 5 Door Hatchback
All models including LS, LT & LZ
Part Numbers:
24878 , 60295, 77265
Hitch Shown In Proper Position Wiring Access Location: PC3, PC4
Equipment Required:
Wrenches/Sockets: 11/16”
Drill Bits: None
2000 LB (908 Kg) Max Gross Trailer Weight
200 LB (90.8 Kg) Max Tongue Weight
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer’s Rating or
Fastener Kit: 24878F
Drawbar Kit:
3590
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Other Tools: Socket extension
Fasteners typical,
both sides of vehicle.
Insert large coiled end of Bolt Leader
through large attachment hole in bottom
of frame and out through smaller
attachment hole. Insert coiled end
through block and screw on to bolt. You
are now ready to pull assembly through
frame and leave ends of Bolt Leaders
sticking out a couple of inches.
Fascia
Frame
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Insert fish-wired bolt and block into smaller
hole first. Typical both sides of vehicle frame.
How to Fish-Wire
1. Remove (3) exhaust isolators from driver’s side vehicle. See photo’s next page. Allow muffler to drop down so that hitch can be
rotated above muffler and against frame. Axle will keep exhaust from falling to far. See Pictures 1-3 next page.
2. Using Bolt Leaders install 7/16” carriage bolts and blocks up through larger diameter hole in bottom of vehicle frame and back
down through smaller attachment holes in bottom of frame both sides. See diagram above. Then install 7/16” carriage bolts and
blocks up through large diameter hole and back down through the same hole bottom of frame both sides of vehicle.
See Picture 4 next page.
3. Pushing muffler outward raise hitch into position above exhaust. Locate hitch brackets on bottom of frame, being careful to
guide bolts and Bolt Leaders through slots in hitch side brackets.
4. Pull ends of carriage bolts through vehicle frame and hitch brackets and loosely install conical toothed washers and hex nuts.
Make sure carriage bolts engage with square hole in block as you pull bolts through frame.
5. Slide hitch towards passenger’s side of vehicle as far as it will go. Torque nuts to specs below. Reattach exhaust isolators.
Tighten 7/16”-Gr.5 Carriage Bolts with torque wrench to 50 Lb.-Ft. (68 N*M)
© 2011 Cequent Performance Products Sheet 1 of 6 24878N 11-11-11 Rev. A
Qty. (4) Carriage Bolt, 7/16”-14 x 1-1/2”, Gr. 5 Qty. (4) Hex Nut, 7/16” Gr. 2
Qty. (4) Block, 1/8” x 7/8” x 3”, with square hole Qty. (4) 7/16” Bolt Leader
Qty. (4) Conical Toothed Washer, 7/16” Another Fine Cequent Performance Products hitch
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.
Vehicle frames
cut-away to show detail
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5
This is a magnified
view of a Bolt Leader
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