Reese 44690 PROFESSIONAL RECEIVER - Manual

Offset hole towards passenger’s side of vehicle
Long sides of
blocks vertical
Tape bolt to
hitch bracket
Installation Instructions
Mercedes GLK350
All Models including 4-Matic & RWD
Part Numbers:
75774, 87636
44690, 78303
U-Haul
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required:
Wrenches: 3/4”, 7/8”
Drill Bits: None
Fastener Kit: 75774F
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle Manufacturer’s Rating or
Wiring Access Location: SUV 3, SUV 4
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Vehicle cross member
Back View of vehicle cross
member attachment showing both
Other Tools: Tape
Hitch type
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
4000 (1814 Kg) 600 (272 Kg)
Vehicle frame
cross member
Tape
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Vehicle
Forward
Vehicle end panel
Bumper fascia
Clamp Brackets
Block
RWD Models-Note! You may have to insert the clamp bracket with
nuts through the crossmember opening from the rearward side and
locate on forward side of crossmember.
Trunk Pan
1. You may have to remove or bend up small plastic fascia tabs sticking out on bottom of bumper fascia before installing hitch.
See picture next page.
2. Install Clamp Brackets to vehicle cross member and install bolts and lock washers and torque to specs below before installing
hitch. Bracket with weld-nuts goes on forward side of cross member. Be sure to orient offset hole to vehicle passenger’s side
as shown. See picture next page. See note above regarding RWD models.
3. Tape blocks and bolts to hitch uprights as shown before raising hitch in to place as shown above. Blocks should be positioned
with long sides vertical.
4. Raise hitch up under vehicle being careful not to push bolts out of hitch that are taped in to place. Install conical washer &
nuts loosely to hold hitch in place. Rotate hitch and insert 5/8” thick block between hitch bar & clamp bracket and install 3”
long hex bolt and conical washer. Torque 3” long bolt to specs below. Torque (2) rearward 1/2” nuts to specs below.
Tighten 1/2”-13 Gr.5 bolts /nuts with torque wrench to 75Lb.-Ft. (102 N*M).
z 2013 Cequent Performance Products, Inc. – Printed in Mexico Sheet 1 of 6 75774N 5-31-13 Rev. B
Qty. (2) 1/2”-13 X 1-1/2” Gr.5 Carriage Bolt Qty. (2) 1/2” Lock Washer
Qty. (3) 1/2” Conical Toothed Washer Qty. (1) 1/2-13 X 3” Gr.5 Hex Bolt
Qty. (2) 1/2”-13 Hex Nut Qty. (1) 5/8” X 1-1/2” X 2” Block
Qty. (2) 1/2”-13 X 1-1/2” Gr.5 Hex Bolt Qty. (2) 1/4” X 1-1/2” X 2” Block
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
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member attachment showing both
Clamp Brackets. Bracket with
weld-nuts on forward side.
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Fasteners typical
both sides.
Note! Install Clamp
Brackets & bolts in to place
and torque to specs below
before raising hitch in to place.
Back view showing
block & bolt taped to
hitch upright before
raising hitch in to place.
Tape
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