Draw-Tite 24796 SPORTFRAME HITCH - Manual

Installation Instructions
Nissan Altima
Nissan Maxima
Part Numbers:
60873
24796
77168
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Wiring Access Location: PC3, PC4
Equipment Required: Sealant
Wrenches: 11/16”, 5/8”, 16mm
Drill Bits: 7/16”
1. Remove carpeting, fiber board and storage bin tray (if present) from vehicle trunk
2. Remove the ground wire from the drivers side muffler.
3. Disconnect the exhaust at the flange. Both sides. Keep the fasteners. Figure 1.
4. Push exhaust toward the rear of the vehicle and off the rubber isolator. Gently push the heat shield toward the frame rail exposing the area between the frame
rail and wheel well.
5. Raise the hitch into position (being careful not to scratch the fascia) between the frame rails and spare tire wheel well. Align the rear edge of the side bracket
on the hitch flush against the bulkhead. Check the location of the hitch on the vehicle.
6. Using the hitch as a template mark and center punch the (2) holes on both sides.
7. Lower hitch. Drill 7/16” hole up through bottom of trunk pan at center punched locations. Check hole alignment under vehicle and adjust if necessary.
Remove burrs.
8. Position plate over holes inside trunk and insert the carriage bolts through plate and trunk pan (do not install over carpet).
9. Raise hitch back into position over carriage bolts and install lock washers and hex nuts as shown. Tighten all 7/16-14 GR5 fasteners to 50 LB-FT.
10. Gently bend heat shield back into position. Reattach the exhaust to the rubber isolator and flange. Reattach ground wire to the muffler.
11. Apply sealant at bolt attachments inside spare tire well to prevent the intrusion of water and exhaust fumes to vehicle interior.
12. Replace the carpeting, fiber board and storage bin tray (if present).
Rev. B 9-4-08 24796N Sheet 1 of 3 z 2007, 2008 Cequent Towing Products
Lock washer Qty. (4) 2
Nut 7/16-14 Qty. (4) 3 Carriage bolt 7/16-14 X 1.50 GR5 Qty. (4) 1
Tighten all 7/16 GR5 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 (90.8 Kg) 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:
3594
Fastener Kit: 24796F
Form F206 Rev A 5605
Plate
Fascia
Rubber isolator
Disconnect
exhaust flange
Rearward
Figure 1.
Bulkhead
Rubber isolator
Disconnected
exhaust flange
Drilled holes 2
each side
2
3
Note:
Fasteners
same both
sides.
1
Spare tire
wheel well
Frame rail
Plate