Installation instructions, Bmw x5, Part numbers – Reese 44178 PROFESSIONAL RECEIVER User Manual
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Installation Instructions
BMW X5
Part Numbers:
87405
75492
44178
Tighten all 1/2-13 fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 n*m)
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75492N
7/8/13
Rev. C
1
1
1
1
Qty. (1)
Hex Bolt 1/2”-13 x 1.75 grade 5
6
6
6
6
Qty. (6)
Hex Bolt M10x1.50 x 50mm CL8.8
2
2
2
2
Qty. (1)
Conical Tooth Washer 1/2”
7
7
7
7
Qty. (6)
Conical Tooth Washer 3/8”
3
3
3
3
Qty. (1)
Flat Washer 1/2”
8
8
8
8
Qty. (6)
Spacer
4
4
4
4
Qty. (1)
Lock Washer 1/2”
9
9
9
9
Qty. ( )
5
5
5
5
Qty. (1)
Rivet Nut 1/2”
Qty. ( )
Tighten all M10 class 8.8 fasteners with torque wrench to 38 Lb.-Ft. (52 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.
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
1. REMOVE BUMPER AND FASCIA BY REMOVING THE SIX (6) FASTENERS AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 2.
2. REMOVE THE SIX (6) EXISTING M10 FASTENERS FROM THE REAR ATTACHMENT CROSSMEMBER AND RETURN TO VEHICLE OWNER.
4. RAISE HITCH INTO POSITION AND INSTALL THE TWO (2) OUTER M10 FASTENERS FINGER TIGHT. DO NOT TORQUE M10 FASTENERS AT THIS TIME.
5. USING THE HITCH AS A TEMPLATE, DRILL A 1/2" HOLE IN BOTTOM OF CROSSMEMBER ON LINE MARKED IN STEP 3.
8. RAISE HITCH BACK INTO POSITION AND LOOSELY INSTALL THE SIX (6) M10 FASTENERS AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 1.
A LINE NEAR THE CENTER AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 3. (LINE IS NOT CENTERED ON CROSSMEMBER)
3. MEASURE 1-1/8" FORWARD FROM THE REAR EDGE OF THE FORWARD ATTACHMENT CROSSMEMBER AND MARK
7. OPEN UP THE 1/2" HOLE DRILLED IN CROSSMEMBER WITH AN 11/16" DRILL BIT.
6. REMOVE THE TWO (2) M10 BOLTS AND TEMPORARILY LOWER HITCH FOR DRILL ACCESS.
THE FASCIA DOOR CAN BE RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE OWNER OR TRIMMED PER THE TEMPLATE AND REINSTALLED.
GET VEHICLE OWNER APPROVAL BEFORE TRIMMING FASCIA DOOR.
9. LOOSELY INSTALL FASTENERS FOR FORWARD ATTACHMENT AS SHOWN IN FIGURES 1 & 4.
10. TO INSTALL RIVET NUT
THE 1/2-13 HEX BOLT TO 45 LB-FT. (THIS WILL SEAT THE RIVET NUT - SEE FIGURE 6)
11. LOOSEN 1/2-13 HEX BOLT AND REMOVE THE FLAT WASHER AND HELICAL LOCK WASHER WHICH ARE ONLY USED TO INSTALL RIVET NUT.
NOTES:
12. REINSTALL 1/2-13 HEX BOLT AND CONICAL TOOTHED WASHER. TIGHTEN ALL FASTENERS TO SPECIFIED TORQUE.
13. REATTACH BUMPER AND FASCIA. THE FASCIA REQUIRES TRIMMING AROUND HITCH AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 5.
IN CROSSMEMBER, HOLD HITCH TIGHT AGAINST CROSSMEMBER WHILE TIGHTENING
1
2
3
4
5
FIGURE 5.
BOTTOM VIEW
NOTCH FASCIA
AROUND HITCH
FIGURE 6.
FORWARD ATTACHMENT CROSSMEMBER
HITCH
FIGURE 4.
USED TO INSTALL
RIVET NUT ONLY
CROSSMEMBER
FORWARD ATTACHMENT
(SEE NOTE 10 & 11)