Reese 33039 PROFESSIONAL RECEIVER - Manual

Installation Instructions
Ford Escape
Mazda Tribute
Part Numbers:
75118, 87635
33039, 70636,
78219
U-Haul
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer’s Rating or
Frame Rail
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required: Tin Snips
Wrenches: 10mm, 11/16, 18mm
Drill Bits: None
Fastener Kit: F75118
Hitch type
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
Weight Distributing 5000 (2270 Kg.) 500 (227 Kg.)
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
3500 (1589 Kg.) 350 (159 Kg.)
Wiring Access Location: SUV, SUV2
Fascia
Frame Rail
1234
Frame Rail
Access Hole
Both Sides
Heat Shield
Attachment Holes
2”-4”
Fasteners Typical
Both Sides
Heat Shield
Kink fishwire
To keep block
Independent of bolt
Figure 3
Figure 1
11-1/4”
(286 mm)
3-3/4”
(95mm)
1 Qty. (6) Carriage Bolt 7/16-14 x 1/3/4 GR5 4 Qty. (6) Hex Nut 7/16-14
2 Qty. (6) Spacer Block ¼” x 1 x 3 5 Qty. (1) Hex Bolt M6 x 1.00 x 20mm CL8.8
Figure 4
5
6
Heat Shield
Bracket
Frame Rail
2”
(51mm)
Trim ¾” wide slot
Notch this Area
Figure 2
(2002 and Earlier Models)
1. Remove heat shield on 2002 and earlier models.
2. Fishwire carriage bolts and blocks thru access hole in end of frame as shown in Figure 1.
Note: Keep carriage bolts and blocks independent of each other for fishwiring (see Figure 3).
3. Raise hitch into position and install conical toothed washers and hex nuts.
Note: Be careful not to push fasteners back into frame.
4. Trim heat shield as shown in Figure 2.
5. Reinstall heat shield using existing fasteners, except over hitch bracket use new M6 hex bolt and flat washer supplied with hitch (see Figure 4).
2 y ( ) p 5 y ( )
3 Qty. (6) Conical Toothed Washer 7/16” 6 Qty. (1) Flat Washer ¼”
5. Reinstall heat shield using existing fasteners, except over hitch bracket use new M6 hex bolt and flat washer supplied with hitch (see Figure 4).
Tighten M6 x 1.00 CL8.8 fasteners with torque wrench to 10 Lb.-Ft. (14 N*M)
z 2002, 2009, 2010 Cequent Performance Products Sheet 1 of 6 N75118 9-10-10 Rev. B
Tighten all 7/16-14 GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 50 Lb.-Ft. (68 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