Draw-Tite 24853 SPORTFRAME HITCH - Manual

Installation Instructions
Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima
All models
Dual exhaust versions shown below.
Some models have muffler & hanger passenger side only.
Part Numbers:
24853
60269
77225
Vehicle
Frame
Bumper
Fascia
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required:
Wrenches: 11/16”, 10mm, 13mm
Fastener Kit: 24853F
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle Manufacturer’s Rating or
Hitch type
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
2000 (908 Kg) 200 (91 Kg) Wiring Access Location: PC3,PC4
Drawbar Kit:
3593
As needed both
sides typical
Other tools: Spray lubricant, metal shears
Magnified view muffler reattachment.
Drop exhaust down both sides of vehicle so that muffler heat shield(s)
can be removed and trimmed. See next page for trimming details.
Hitch will be installed after heat shield trimming is done and heat
shield(s) are bolted back on vehicle.
sides typical.
1
11
Fasteners typical both sides of vehicle.
10
Remove existing muffler hangers
2
3
Qty. (3) Bolt Leader
4
7
6
7
5
11
9
8
8
9
Make sure that you use
longer bolts rearward.
Shorter bolts are needed
to clear muffler on
Qty. (2) M8-1.25 x 65mm Gr.10.9 Bolt Qty. (2) Carriage Bolt, 3/8”-16 x 1-1/4” Gr.5 (Vehicle rearward.)
Qty. (2) M8-1.25 Hex Nut Qty. (4) Blocks, Carriage 7/8” x 2”
Qty. (2) Lock Washer, 5/16” Qty. (4) Conical Toothed Washers
Qty (2) Flat Washer 5/16” Qty (4) Nut Hex 3/8”-16
1
2
3
7
6
Remove existing muffler hangers
and return hangers, bolts and nuts to
vehicle owner.
4 44
48
9
9
11
to clear muffler on
forward attachments.
1. Drop muffler(s) down by removing rubber isolator(s)off of metal hanger(s). Also remove rubber isolator from exhaust hanger near rear axle.
It helps to spray a lubricant on rubber isolators to allow them to slide off of metal pegs more easily. Be careful that exhaust is supported
when removing isolators. Then remove metal muffler hanger bracket(s) from frame by removing nuts holding them to bottom of frame.
Return metal hanger bracket(s), bolt(s) and nut(s) to owner.
2. Remove existing 6mm nuts holding muffler heat shield(s) to bottom of vehicle. (4) per heat shield. See next page for heat shield trimming.
Shield(s) will be trimmed and replaced after installing fasteners but before installing hitch.
Qty. (2) Flat Washer, 5/16 Qty. (4) Nut Hex, 3/8 -16
Qty. (2) Carriage Bolt, 3/8”-16 x 1” Gr.5 (Vehicle forward) Qty. (4)
Flat Washer, 3/8” (Use as spacers between hitch &
vehicle frame as needed, rear attachments)
4
5
4
5
4 9
10
3. Using bolt-leaders fish-wire 3/8”-16 x 1-1/4” carriage bolts and carriage blocks through 7/8” diameter holes in bottom of frame on both sides
of vehicle and pull down through 3/4” diameter holes in bottom of frame toward rear of vehicle. Now using bolt-leaders fish-wire 3/8”-16 x
1” carriage bolts and carriage blocks up through 7/8” diameter holes and back down through same hole both sides of vehicle.
4. Now trim muffler heat shield(s) before raising hitch into position. See pictures on next page for detail on how to trim muffler heat
shield(s). After trimming shield(s) re-install them on vehicle before mounting hitch to vehicle.
5. Raise hitch into position and install conical toothed washers and nuts on bolts installed in Step 1. Be careful not to push bolts back up into
frame. Insert flat washers as needed on rear attachments between hitch and frame to take up space. On dual tailpipe vehicles it may be
necessary to push hitch towards the passenger side as far as possible so that hitch bracket is up against vehicle trunk pan. This allows more
clearance for exhaust on Driver’s side. Torque fasteners to specifications below.
z 2010, 2011 Cequent Performance Products Sheet 1 of 6 24853N 2-11-11 Rev. B
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: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
Tighten 8mm-1.25 Gr. 10.9 bolts with torque wrench to 27 Lb.-Ft. (37 N*M) Tighten 3/8”-16 Gr.5 bolts with torque wrench to 45 Lb.-Ft. (61 N*M)