Reese 44531 PROFESSIONAL RECEIVER - Manual (Page 2)

3. Remove bumper by removing 2 nuts each side, which secure bumper to rear vehicle panel. Retain nuts for hitch/bumper
installation.
4. Clamp the hitch and the bumper to each other off of the vehicle. Align the mounting holes on the hitch and the bumper, as
shown in Figure 3. Make sure that the threaded hole in the bumper is on the passenger side. Drill two holes in the bumper,
using the holes in the bumper bracket as a template.
5. Feed the u-bolt through the bumper bracket and the bumper. Fasten in place as shown in Figure 3, finger tight.
6. Raise hitch and bumper into position as shown in Figure 4, sandwiching hitch between vehicle end panel and bumper. Attach
using 4 nuts removed in Step 3.
7. Reinstall fascia.
Tighten all 3/8-16 GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 30 Lb.-Ft (41 N-m).
Tighten all M12 CL8.8 fasteners with torque wrench to 68 Lb.-Ft (92 N-m).
Installation Instructions
BMW X3
Part Numbers:
44531
75371
87403
Rev. D 6-10-08 75371N Sheet 2 of 6 z 2005, 2007, 2008 Cequent Towing Products
Hex nut 3/8” Qty. (2) 4 Conical Washer, 3/8” Qty. (2) 2
Lockwasher, 3/8” Qty. (2) 3 U-bolt, 3/8” Qty. (1) 1
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
Vehicle
Bumper
Existing M12 Nuts
4 Places
FIGURE 4
Hitch
Vehicle Bumper
FIGURE 3
Bumper Bracket
Drill Bumper Here
Threaded Hole
ENLARGED VIEW
FIGURE 5
On newer models more extensive
inner fascia trimming required for
proper fit. See Enlarged View.