Draw-Tite 24833 SPORTFRAME HITCH - Manual

Installation Instructions
Pontiac Solstice-all inc. GXP
Saturn Sky-all inc. Redline
Part Numbers:
24833
77206
60224
24897
U-Haul
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required:
Wrenches: 11/16” socket, 3/8” or 1/2”
Universal joint & Extension.
Fastener Kit: 24833F
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle Manufacturer’s Rating or
Wiring Access Location: PC1, PC2
Vehicle frame
Hitch type
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
2000 (908 Kg) 200 (91 Kg)
NOTE:
Pontiac Solstice GXP Models
Bumper fascia must be trimmed slightly underneath
of vehicle. Get owners permission before cutting.
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2
Pontiac fascia
Other Tools: Spray lubricant if
removing rubber isolators.
On vehicles without existing
forward holes, use forward
round hole in hitch as
template to drill frame.
Drawbar Kit:
3594
Drawbar must be
used in the RISE
position only.
Use slots in vehicle frame to
fish wire bolts & blocks into
place, typical both sides.
Bolt leader
Bolt leader
All fasteners typical,
both sides of vehicle.
(4) places
Drill bits: 7/16” if needed.
Saturn fascia
Tailpipe
Trim a 2” by 2” corner off of plastic fascia.
z 2008, 2012 Cequent Performance Products, Inc Sheet 1 of 3 24833N 2-17-12 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 all 7/16”-14 fasteners with torque wrench to 50Lb. -Ft. (68 N*M)
Qty. (4) 7/16”-14 X 1-1/2” Carriage bolt Qty. (4) 7/16” Conical (toothed) washer
Qty. (4) 1/4” x 1” x 3” Square hole block Qty. (4) 7/16”-14 Hex nut
1. If vehicle is Solstice GXP see Figure B above for trimming instructions. It will also be necessary to drop exhaust on GXP, It
may be necessary on the other models. Remove (4) rubber isolators, (2) per side, that hold exhaust up. Make sure to support
exhaust so that it cannot drop to far and damage exhaust flexible joint. Using a spray lubricant helps for removal of rubber
isolators. On Regular Solstice single tailpipe vehicles small plastic tab on fascia may have to be trimmed on passenger’s side.
2. On earlier models forward attachments align with existing vehicle frame holes. Install bolts and blocks as shown above in
Figure A using bolt leaders supplied. Then raise hitch in to position being careful not to push bolts back into frame.
Install toothed washers and hex nuts and torque to proper tightness shown below.
3. On later models forward holes will have to be drilled. If forward holes have to be drilled then temporarily install rearward bolts
and raise hitch into position as shown in Figure A. Pull hitch rearward so that bolts are in the rear of the vehicle frame slot.
Tighten bolts so that hitch can be used as a template to drill forward holes. Remove hitch and install forward bolts and blocks as
shown above. Raise hitch back into position being careful not to push bolts into frame. Install toothed washers and hex nuts and
torque to proper tightness shown below.
4. Raise exhaust and re-attach rubber isolators if removed.
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2
3
Figure B.
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3
Vehicle frame cut
away to show detail.
Figure A.
View looking underneath passenger side of
vehicle from rear corner. This shows how to
trim plastic bumper fascia on
Pontiac Solstice GXP. Do same driver’s side.
4
Bolt leader
(4) places
This is a magnified view
of a Bolt Leader