Reese 37090 PREMIUM RECEIVER - Manual

Installation Instructions
Ford F-150
Lincoln Mark LT
Part Numbers:
37090
41549
82595
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required: Fishwire (provided)
Wrenches: ¾”
Drill Bits: 7/16”
On vehicles with vibration dampener assembly mounted to driver’s side frame rail, remove and retain dampener and
fasteners for re-installation after hitch installation. See Figure 2 for dampener re-installation.
NOTE: Vibration dampener cannot be re-installed on Flareside models.
NOTE: Lowering spare tire may ease installation
1.
Raise hitch into position, aligning holes in hitch side brackets with holes in vehicle frame as shown.
2. Install ¼ X 3 block and carriage bolt thru end of frame into rearmost slot in frame, each side. Fasten with lock washers and nuts.
Finger-tighten only at this time.
3. Fishwire ¼ X 3 blocks and carriage bolts, 2 each side, thru forwardmost square hole in side of frame rail and into holes aligned
with holes in hitch side bracket. Fasten with lock washers and nuts.
NOTE: Make sure blocks do not overlap inside frame before tightening.
NOTE: On vehicles with Vibration Dampener assembly, see Figure 2 to install dampener before tightening fasteners.
4. Raise spare tire back into position.
Rev. D 5-23-05 N41549 Sheet 1 of 6 z 2003, 2004, 2005 Cequent Towing Products
Hex Nut ½-13 Qty. (6) 4 Block ¼ X 3” Qty. (6) 2
Lock Washer ½” Qty. (6) 3 Carriage Bolt ½-13 Qty. (6) 1
Tighten all ½-13 GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft.
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: F41549 or KA-8002-287
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer’s Rating or
600 6000
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
1000 10,000 Weight Distributing
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
Hitch type
Wiring Access Location: PU3
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
Make sure blocks do not
Overlap inside frame before
Tightening.
Shackle bracket
Typical both sides
Fasteners typical
Both sides
Figure 1