Reese 45022 TITAN RECEIVER - Manual

1. Lower spare tire to make installation easier. (not required)
2. Remove the bottom M14 bolts at the end of the frame that helps attach the bumper brackets.
3. Remove the side M12 nuts and bolt plates at the end of the frame. Keep these for re-installation later.
Bumper brackets still has one bolt per side and will not move.
4. If installing on a 2001–07 model loosen the nuts at the bumper end of the bumper brace to allow the brace to swing away from the frame.
5. Raise hitch into position and loosely install the M14 coarse thread fasteners (Item 6,4,and 7) into the weld nut in the bumper bracket.
6. Place attachment bar as shown and loosely bolt to hitch.
7. If equipped with bumper braces, swing them back into position and reinstall bolt plates removed in step 3. See figure 2.
8. Install and tighten all of the fasteners as shown in figure 1.
VEHICLE WITHOUT BUMPER – Use the extra 1/4 x 1-1/2 x 2 blocks (item 3) and a M14 x 2.0 class 10 nut (not provided) in place of weld nut.
and (4) M12 x 1.75 x 35mm bolts class 10.9, (8) washers, (4) lock washers and (4) nuts (not provided) in place of the existing bolt plates.
9. Raise spare tire if lowered.
Installation Instructions
GMC / Chevrolet 2500HD / 3500 / 3500HD
Part Numbers:
45022
Equipment Required:
Wrenches: 18mm,21mm
Drill Bits: None
Tighten all M14 x 1.5 fasteners with torque wrench to 145 Lb.-Ft. (201 N*M)
z 2008 Cequent Towing Products Sheet 1 of 3 45022N 2-1-08 Rev. A
1 Qty. (2) Bolt- M14 X 1.50 X 45mm CL 10.9 (FINE THREAD) 6 Qty. (2) Bolt – M14 x 2.0 x 45mm Cl 10.9 (COARSE THREAD)
2 Qty. (2) Block – 3/8 x 1-1/2 x 3 7 Qty. (2) Block – 3/8 x 1-1/2 x 2
3 Qty. (4) Block – 1/4 x 1-1/2 x 2 8 Qty. (2) Bolt – M12 x 1.75 x 45mm CL 10.9
4 Qty. (4) Lock washer – 9/16” 9 Qty. (2) Lock washer – 1/2”
5 Qty. (2) Nut – M14 x 1.5 CL10 (FINE THREAD) Qty. (2) Nut – M12 x 1.75 CL 10
Tighten all M14 x 2.0 fasteners with torque wrench to 115 Lb.-Ft. (156 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.
Fastener Kit: 45022F
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer’s Rating or
Hitch type
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
Weight Distributing 17000 (7718 Kg) 1700 (772 Kg)
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
13000 (5902Kg) 1300 (590Kg)
Wiring Access Location: PU3
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
EXISTING NUTS
EXISTING
BOLT PLATE
BUMPER
BRACKET
FRAME
ATTACHMENT
BAR FRAME
BUMPER
BRACKET
HITCH
EXISTING
BUMPER BRACE
2001-2007 ONLY
1
2
3
4
5
4
6
7
8
9
EXISTING NUTS
Figure 1
Figure 2
Tighten all M12 x 1.75 fasteners with torque wrench to 92 Lb.-Ft. (125 N*M)
BUMPER
EXISTING
WELD NUT
SHORT BED
SHACKLE SUPPORT SHOWN
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
11
Qty. (2) Washer – 1/2” Conical 11