Reese 44569 PROFESSIONAL RECEIVER - Manual

Installation Instructions
GMC Acadia
Saturn Outlook
Buick Enclave
Chevrolet Traverse
Part Numbers:
75528
87435
44569
78218 UH
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required:
Wrenches: 18mm, 3/4”
Drill Bits: None
Frame rail
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1. Remove the fascia door. Return to owner.
2. Detach the rubber exhaust hangers and lower the rearward portion of the exhaust ((2) on single exhaust, (4) on dual).
3. Raise hitch into position over the exhaust pipes aligning the slots in the hitch with the weldnuts in the bottom of the frame
rails.
4. Loosely install the M12 bolts and conical washers for existing weldnuts in bumper. Or install 1/2” bolts, conical washers and
handle nuts for bumpers without existing weldnuts.
5. Install M12 bolts & conical washers through receiver at the bumper attachment. Sandwiching the spacer between the
receiver and bumper and into the weldnuts in vehicles bumper.
6. Loosely attach fasteners as shown, center hitch on vehicle and tighten fasteners to specifications below.
7. Raise exhaust system back into position.
Tighten all M12 bolts with torque wrench to 92 Lb.-Ft. (125 N*M), Tighten all 1/2”-13 Gr.5 bolts with torque wrench to 50 Lb.-Ft. (68N*M)
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Sheet 1 of 3 75528N 10-3-13 Rev. H
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Qty. (6) Hex Bolt M12X1.75X45 CL10.9
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Qty. (2) 1/2”-13 Handle Nut
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Qty. (6) Conical Washer
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Qty. (2) Hex Bolt 1/2”-13 X 1-3/4” Gr.5
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Qty. (2) Spacer
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: 75528F
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer’s Rating or
Hitch type
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
Weight Distributing 7500 (3405 Kg) 750 (341Kg)
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
5000 (2270 Kg) 750 (341 Kg)
Wiring Access Location: SUV 1 , SUV2
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
Frame
rail
Bumper
Fascia
Spacer
Lower exhaust system for ease of installation.
Fasteners Typical Both Sides of Vehicle
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Bumper Existing
weldnuts
Exhaust not shown.
Sandwich spacer between
receiver and bumper
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Use this combination for
bumpers with weldnuts.
Use this
combination for
bumpers without
weldnuts.
If needed install handle nut through rectangular
access hole next to round hole. Typical.
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