Reese 44698 PROFESSIONAL RECEIVER User Manual
Installation instructions, Jeep cherokee
Installation Instructions
Jeep Cherokee
Does not fit TrailHawk
Part Numbers:
75796
87648
44698
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required: Pull wires(provide), safety glasses.
Wrenches: 7/8”, screwdriver or trim panel tool
Drill Bits: None
Frame rail
1.
Remove rubber square plug (1) in each frame rail. Return to owner.
2.
Detach vehicle wiring plastic fasteners from around frame rail (3) places each side, using a screwdriver or trim panel tool.
3.
Feed carriage bolts and spacers through square access holes into the (2) rearward holes in frame, one on bottom and one on side
of frame rail using the pull wires. Each side. See Figure 2. Leave pull wire attached.
4.
With pull wire attached push the fasteners on the side of the frame rail back into the frame rail. See Figure 3.
5.
Using the reverse pull wire method, feed remaining carriage bolts and spacers (item 2) into frame rail. Each side. See Figure 4.
6.
Raise the hitch into position keeping the vehicle wiring clear of the hitch, and feeding the pull wires though the adjacent holes on
the hitch.
7.
Pull the side fasteners back through the frame rail and the hitch bracket.
8.
Carefully remove pull wires on the forward and side attachment. One at a time place the washer over the pull wire and use it to
hold the bolt in place while carefully removing the pull wire, then attach the hex nut.
9.
Carefully remove pull wires on the rear attachment. One at a time place the spacer (item 5) pull wire and use it to hold the bolt in
place while carefully removing the pull wire, then attach the washer and hex nut.
10. Tighten all fasteners to the required torque specification.
11. Using the cable ties secure the vehicle wiring to the forward hole on the side of the hitch bracket with the cable ties.
© 2013 Cequent Performance Products, Inc
Sheet 1 of 3
75796N
8-13-13
Rev. A
1
1
1
1
Qty. (6)
Carriage bolts ½-13 x 1.75 GR8
4
4
4
4
Qty. (6)
Hex nut ½-13 GR8
2
2
2
2
Qty. (6)
Spacer ¼” x 1” x 3”
5
5
5
5
Qty. (2)
Spacer ¼” x 1-1/2” x 2”
3
3
3
3
Qty. (6)
Conical washer ½”
6
6
6
6
Qty. (2)
Cable ties
Tighten all ½-13 GR8 fasteners with torque wrench to 110 Lb.-Ft. (149 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.
Fastener Kit: 75796F
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer’s Rating or
Hitch type
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
Weight Distributing
6000 (2724 Kg)
600 (272 Kg)
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
5000 (2270 Kg)
600 (272 Kg)
Wiring Access Location: SUV 1&2
Form: F205 Rev C 9-17-2012
Accessory Rating
C
Printed in Mexico
A. Insert bolt and
Block into frame
B. Align block on
access hole
C. Pull bolt thru
block
Figure 2
Reverse Pull wire Method
Hole for cable
tie to secure
vehicle cable
wires
Fascia
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
6
6
6
6
Figure 3
Figure 1
Vehicle
Forward
Frame rail
Figure 4
Note: Fasteners
typical both sides
Square access
hole
Pull wire
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
Hitch
bracket