Reese 44680 PROFESSIONAL RECEIVER - Manual (Page 2)

Installation Instructions
Ford Escape,
(Includes Hybrid)
Mercury Mariner,
(Includes Hybrid)
Mazda Tribute
Part Numbers:
Note: Do Not use both Hitches
at the same time.
This may overload and
cause damage to vehicle.
Note: Fasteners typical both sides
Driver’s side
frame rail
Access hole
Passenger side
Figure 4.
Forward
hole
3
4
34 1
2
2
1
4
3
WARNING: If vehicle is equipped with
O.E.M.. hitch. DO NOT use both
Hitches at the same time. This may
overload and cause damage to vehicle.
Existing Access
hole
75751
87626
44680
z 2012 Cequent Performance Products, Inc. Sheet 2 of 6 75751N 6-27-12 Rev. A
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. Use pullwire to feed 7/16 - 14 carriage bolt and block using the kink pullwire method (Figure 2) into the forward hole, using the
access hole on the passengers frame rail. (See Figure 4)
2. Use the pullwire to feed 7/16 - 14 carriage bolt and block into the forward drivers frame rail using existing access hole. (As shown
(Figure. 4))
Note: be careful not to push fasteners back into frame.
3. Raise hitch into position and onto carriage bolts and attach with conical toothed washers and nuts. Hand tighten the fasteners.
4. Use pullwire on remaining 7/16 – 14 carriage bolts and blocks into each frame rail (2 each side) using the same access holes as in
Step 1 & 2. (See Figure 4)
1 Qty. (6) Carriage Bolt 7/16 – 14 X 1.75 GR5 4 Qty. (6) Hex Nut 7/16 - 14
2 Qty. (6) Block 5 Qty. (4) Bolt M12 X 1.75 X 45 CL10.9
3 Qty. (6) Conical Washer
Optional Installation Without existing O.E.M. Class 2 Integrated Hitch/Bumper. See previous page for vehicles with O.E.M. hitch
Tighten all M12 CL10.9 fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 N*M)
Tighten all 7/16 - 14 GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 50 Lb.-Ft. (68 N*M)