Reese 44578 PROFESSIONAL RECEIVER - Manual

Installation Instructions
Kia Sedona
(
Short wheel base only)
Part Numbers:
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required: Pull wire (provided)
Wrenches: 12mm, 17mm, 3/4
Drill Bits: 3/8
1
Access hole drill
location passenger
side frame rail only
1. Remove tie down hook on driver frame rail. Return to owner with fasteners. Not shown.
2. Remove fasteners holding the exhaust bracket on passenger side. Return fastener to owner. Not shown.
3. Remove tape covering rearward hole on the passenger side frame rail and enlarge access hole. The access hole will need to
be modified before the hitch can be installed. Using a 3/8” drill bit, drill through the frame rail approx. 5/8” off the center of the
existing hole. See Figure 2 Note: Passenger side only.
4. Feed the carriage bolt and spacer thru enlarged hole on bottom of frame rails using the pull wire. Then pull fastener back
through until fastener protrudes through bottom of frame rail. Leave pull wire on until hitch is in place. See Figure 3.
5. Raise hitch into position. Finger tighten all M12 and 1/2” fasteners as shown.
6. Raise exhaust hanger back into position, install new M8 fasteners. (Provided with hitch.)
7. Tighten all fasteners to specification.
Rev. A 5-30-07 75551N Sheet 1 of 3 z 2007 Cequent Towing Products
Hex nut 1/2-13 Qty. (1) 7 Lock washer 5/16” Qty. (2) 3
Hex bolt M8 x 1.25 x 30 CL8.8 Qty. (2) 4
Spacer Qty. (1) 6 Conical washer 1/2” Qty. (6) 2
Carriage bolt 1/2-13 X 1.50 GR5 Qty. (1) 5 Hex bolt M12 x 1.25 x 30mm CL 8.8 Qty. (5) 1
Tighten all M8 CL8.8 fasteners with torque wrench to 17 Lb.-Ft. (23 N*M)
Tighten all M12 CL8.8 fasteners with torque wrench to 65 Lb.-Ft. (88 N*M)
Tighten all 1/2 GR 5 fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 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: 75551F
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle
Manufacturer’s Rating or
350 (159 Kg) 3500 (1589 Kg)
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
400 (182 Kg) 4000 (1816 Kg) Weight Distributing
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
Hitch type
Wiring Access Location:
75551
87443
44578
Figure 2.
Figure 3.
Figure 1.
2
1
2
1
5
6
2
7
3
4
Exhaust pipe
Frame rail
Modify access hole
Spare tire not shown.
Frame rail
Fascia.
Weld nuts
Weld nuts
Modify access hole
2
Fastener attach into the side
of bracket, to the tie down
bracket plate on the vehicle.
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05