Reese 45299 TITAN RECEIVER - Manual (Page 2)

Installation Instructions Part Numbers:
45299
1. Lower spare tire for ease of installation.
2. Remove 6 of the rear most bed attachment bolts. These can be accessed thru large holes in bottom of frame or suspension mounts.
Leave the two forward most bed bolts tight. (Total of eight bed bolts)
3. Raise back of bed up and place a 2” thick wooden block between frame and #3 bed attachment location.
4. Remove license plate to access two bolts for next step.
5. Protect and then remove the bumper by removing 6 to12 bolts (depending on model year).
• (03-09) Two M12 bolts and one M14 bolt from the inner bumper corner brace to the bumper / hitch attachment - per side.
• (03-09) One M12 bolt from the frame rail bumper attachment to the bumper – per side.
• (2010) Two M12 bolt from the frame rail bumper attachment to the bumper – per side.
• (all years) Two M12 bolt at the license plate area – uncovered in step 4.
6. Set bumper aside for re-installation later.
7. Remove the bumper / hitch structure.
• (03-09) Remove the last two M14 bolts at the frame rail.
• (2010) Remove three M14 bolts at the frame rail.
• The structure will need to be rotated up and pulled back to clear boss and tab / slot engagements. See figure 2.
8. Lower bed and reinstall the bed bolts.
9. Raise hitch into position and use two forward most M14 bolt (2 per side) to hold it in place.
10. Using the hitch as a template, mark and drill 9/16” holes in bottom of frame.
11. Fish wire the ½” carriage bolts and block into place thru the end of the frame. Attach 1/2” washers and nuts finger tight.
12. If equipped, remove the vibration dampener from OEM unit and install on this unit (as shown in figure 1).
13. To ease the installation of the bumper, loosen the two bolts per side at the inner and outer corner brace (03-09 model only).
14. Raise bumper into position and attach with bolts from step 5.
15. Install the remaining fasteners per figure 1.
16. Measure the gap between bumper and tail gate and adjust for even gap. Tighten fasteners.
17. Raise spare tire.
18. Give the OEM bumper / hitch structure to customer in case hitch is removed.
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Sheet 2 of 6 45299N 12-9-11 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.
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer’s Rating or
Hitch type
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
Weight Distributing 18000 (8172 kg) 2500 (1135 kg)
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
18000 (8172kg) 2000 (908 kg)
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
EXISTING BUMPER / HITCH
STRUCTURE
FRAME RAIL
FRAME RAIL
BUMPER
ATTACHMENT
BUMPER
ALIGNMENT PEG
TAB / SLOT
BOSS
Figure 2
(2003-2009 model shown)
Dodge 2500/3500 Pickup