Draw-Tite 24787 SPORTFRAME HITCH - Manual

Installation Instructions
HONDA ACCORD
Includes Hybrid
6 cylinder
Part Numbers:
60953
24787
77161
Wiring Access Location: PC3
Equipment Required:
Wrenches: 11/16”, 3/4”
Drill Bits: 9/16”
1. Lower exhaust by removing both rubber isolators from muffler hangers. Be careful not to allow mufflers to fall under their own weight.
2. Both heat shields will need to be marked and drilled 4 1/2” from the forward most hole on the frame channel. Mark holes then hold
hitch in position to check. Refer to illustration for clarification. Remove heat shield to drill.
3. Thread bolt leader (9) onto end of carriage bolt (1) and insert bolt leader through reinforcing plate (7). Fish the bolt leader and
assembly through the access hole in frame and carefully pull through existing hole in frame till bolt is in position. Leave bolt leaders
attached so the hardware does not get pushed back inside the frame. Repeat for other side of vehicle.
4. Reinstall heat shields once the carriage bolts (1) are in position.
5. Install 1-1/2” carriage bolt (4) through square hole in hitch and vehicle’s tie down loop from driver’s side. Install clamping block (8) and
conical toothed washer (5) and nut (6) and hand tighten to hold hitch in place.
6. Fish bolt leaders through holes in hitch’s frame straps and being careful not to push bolt assemblies back into frame channels, raise
hitch’s frame straps up to vehicle’s frame, remove bolt leaders and install conical toothed washers (2) and nuts (3).
7. Tighten all bolts, referring to torque table on instruction sheet.
8. Raise exhaust back into position and reinstall rubber isolators.
Tighten all 1/2” fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102N*M)
Rev. C 9-29-08 24787N Sheet 1 of 6 z 2005, 2007, 2008 Cequent Towing Products
BLOCK; CLAMPING, 1-1/2” X 3” Qty. (1) 8 BOLT CARRIAGE 1/2”-13 X 1 1/2” GR 5 Qty. (1) 4
PLATE REINFORCEMENT Qty. (2) 7 NUT – 7/16” Qty. (2) 3
NUT – 1/2” Qty. (1) 6 WASHER CONICAL TOOTH 7/16” Qty. (2) 2
WASHER CONICAL TOOTH 1/2” Qty. (1) 5 BOLT CARRIAGE 7/16” - 14 X 1 1/2” GR 5 Qty. (2) 1
Tighten all 7/16 fasteners with torque wrench to 50 Lb.-Ft. (68 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.
2000 LB (908Kg) Max Gross Trailer Weight
200 LB (91Kg) Max Tongue Weight
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer’s Rating or
Drawbar must be used in the
RISE position only.
Drawbar Kit:
3592
Fastener Kit: KA-8002-249
Form F206 Rev A 5605
FRAME RAIL
TIE DOWN LOOP
4 1/2” (114.3 mm)
For vehicles with appearance
panel:
Remove appearance panel which
covers the trunk pan.
(2)10mm
Remove the (2) plastic rivets that
fasten the fascia tabs to the
vehicle. Note: Remove the center
of the rivet with a screwdriver.
Rivets to be reinstalled.
Return appearance panel and
fasteners to vehicle owner.
BOLT LEADER Qty. (2) 9
8
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