Reese 44663 PROFESSIONAL RECEIVER - Manual

Installation Instructions
Nissan Quest
Part Numbers:
75714
87609
44663
75228
U-Haul
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle Manufacturer’s Rating or
Fascia
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required: Lubricant or soapy water, tape
Wrenches: 18mm, 19mm, 6” Ratchet Extension
Fastener Kit: 75714F
N g V g
Wiring Access Location: SUV 1 & 2
Hitch type
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
Weight Distributing Not For Use With Spring Bars
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
3500 (1589 Kg) 525 (239 Kg)
Frame rail
6 F d h l
Tie down
1
7
2
3
4
6
2
2
3
4
Frame rail
Existing
weldnuts
6
2
Forward hole
Flat washers (5)
Spacers (3) install
Figure 1.
1 Qty. (2) Hex Bolt M12 X 1.25 X 55 CL8.8 6 Qty. (5) Flat washer 1/2” (Black)
2 Qty. (6) Spacer 3/16” X 1.00 X 1.50 7 Qty. (4) Hex Bolt M12 X 1.25 X 45 CL8.8
7
8
Trunk pan and
exhaust not shown Figure 2.
Forward
Orientation of
spacers driver’s
side bracket
1. Lower exhaust system at the rubber isolator. Spraying a lubricant or soapy water on the metal hanger rod and the rubber isolator
helps removal.
2. Remove the (2) bolts on the tie down on driver’s side frame rail. Return fasteners to owner.
3. Tape (3) spacers (item 2), and (5) flat washers (item 6) together for ease of installation.
4 Cl th d t b lt t t S l b i t i t h ld t W k b lt i d t til l d t N t t id f
3 Qty. (3) Flat Washer 7/16” (Silver) 8 Qty.(4) Conical Washer 1/2” (Yellow)
4 Qty. (3) Lock Washer ½” 9
4. Clean threads to assure bolts start. Spray some lubricant into each weldnut. Work bolt in and out until cleaned out. Next get rid of
the lubricant. Use any good household detergent, and flush clean.
5. Raise hitch over exhaust, and install bolt (item 7) and conical washer (item 8) to hold hitch in position.
6. Raise hitch in position on driver’s side install the forward bolt, lock washer, flat washer, and spacer, to hold hitch in position.
7. Slide taped spacers (item 2) into position, between tie down and hitch bracket. Install spacer, flat washer, lock washer and hex
bolt (item 1). Do not tighten.
8. Slide taped washers (item 6) into position, between tie down and hitch bracket. Install spacer, flat washer, lock washer and hex
bolt (item 1). Hand tighten fastener and orient spacers as shown Figure 2.
9. Install remaining fasteners to passenger’s side frame rail.
10 Tighten all fasteners to called out torque specification 10. Tighten all fasteners to called-out torque specification.
11. Reattach exhaust.
z 2011 Cequent Performance Products Sheet 1 of 3 75714N 6-3-11 Rev. B
Tighten all M12 CL8.8 fasteners with torque wrench to 42 Lb.-Ft. (57N*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