Draw-Tite 24887 SPORTFRAME HITCH - Manual

Installation Instructions
NISSAN VERSA SEDAN
Part Numbers:
24887
60304
77275
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required: Pull wire,
Galvanic isolators (provided),
lubricant or soapy water, tin snips,
Wrenches: M10, 11/16, & 3/4
Drill Bits: ¼”
*Drivers side only
.750
Fastener Kit: 24887F
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer’s Rating or
Wiring Access Location: SUV3, 4
Drawbar must be used in the
RISE position only.
Drawbar Kit:
3592
2000 LB (908 Kg) Max Gross Trailer Weight
200 LB (90.8 Kg) Max Tongue Weight
B. Align block on
access hole
C. Pull bolt thru
block
Figure 3
Pull wire Procedure
.375
1.000
Figure 2
Access hole modification to allow
for block and carriage bolt .
Figure 1
Figure 4
Trim heat shield as
shown .
Trim heat shield as shown.
Access hole under heat
shield passenger side only
A. Insert bolt and
Block into frame
Frame
rail
Muffler
Rubber
isolator
Tie down hook
1
3
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
6
9
8
*
Frame
rail
Frame rail
Fascia
Tail pipe
Exhaust & heat
shield not shown
Note: orientation
of spacer
Rearward
Rearward
Galvanic
isolators
between
heat shield
and hitch
bracket
*Drivers side only
Note: sort hardware prior to hitch installation to confirm 1/2” & 7/16” conical washer are kept with coordinated 1/2” & 7/16” bolts and bolt lengths are installed in
proper locations.
1. Lower exhaust at the rubber isolator. Spraying a lubricant or soapy water on the metal hanger rod and the rubber isolator helps removal.
2. Remove rearward m6 bolt holding heat shield in place. Return to owner. Trim heat shield for access to hole on passenger frame rail. Fig 4
3. Remove the rubber plug from the hole on the driver side frame rail.
4. Enlarge holes on both frame rails as shown Fig 2. Note: scrape undercoating and caulking from bottom of frame rails large enough to allow the hitch brackets
to sit flush against the frame rails.
5. Install 7/16 carriage bolts using the reverse pull wire procedure as seen in Fig 3. Leave pull wires attached. Note: length of bolts. Item 5 driver side, Item 10
passenger side.
6. Install the ½ carriage bolt and spacer as shown in Fig 1. to the tie down hook.
7. Apply the clear galvanic isolators to the passenger side bracket as shown. Fig 1
8. Feed the pull wires through the slots on the hitch brackets.
9. Raise the hitch into position and install 1/2 carriage bolt to the vehicles tie down hook, do not tighten down at this point. Fig 1.
10. Feed the 7/16 fasteners through slots on both sides remove pullwires and install fasteners as shown Fig 1. Note: on passenger side sandwich the heat shield
between the frame rail and the hitch.
11. Center the hitch on the vehicle.
12. Torque all fasteners to specifications shown below.
13. Reinstall exhaust.
© 2012 Cequent Performance Products, Inc Sheet 1 of 3 24887N 6-29-12 Rev. A
1 1 1 1 Qty. (1) Carriage bolt ½-13 X 2.00 GR5 6 6 6 6 Qty. (2) Spacer 1/8” X .90 X 3.00
2 2 2 2 Qty. (1) Spacer ¼” x 1.50 x 3.00 7 7 7 7 Qty. (1) Spacer ¼” X 1.50 X 2.00
3 3 3 3 Qty. (1) Conical washer ½” 8 8 8 8 Qty. (2) Conical washer 7/16
4 4 4 4 Qty. (1) Hex nut ½-13 9 9 9 9 Qty. (2) Hex nuts 7/16-14
5 5 5 5 Qty. (1) Carriage bolt 7/16-14 X 1.75 GR5 Qty. (1) Carriage bolt 7/16-14 X 1.50 GR5
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 all 7/16-14 GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 50 Lb.-Ft. (68 N*M)
Tighten all ½-13 GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 N*M)
Figure 1
shield not shown