Reese 44604 PROFESSIONAL RECEIVER - Manual

Installation Instructions
Toyota Venza
Part Numbers:
75663
87521
44604
78235
(U-Haul)
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required:
Wrenches: 17mm
z 2008, 2009 Cequent Performance Products Sheet 1 of 3 75663N 10-26-09 Rev. C
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: 75663F
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle Manufacturer’s Rating or
Wiring Access Location: SUV3, SUV4
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
Tighten all M10-1.25 X 40mm fasteners with torque wrench to 42Lb.-Ft. (57 N*M)
Qty. (6) M10-1.25 x 40mm CL 10.9 Hex Bolt Qty. (2) 5/16” x 1” x 1-1/2” Block-Spacer, ( AWD vehicles only)
Qty. (6) 3/8” Conical toothed Washer
1. If vehicle is AWD-(All-Wheel Drive), then see Note & Figure B. above. It is important to the proper operation of the vehicle to
reinstall sway bar brackets properly as shown.
2. If vehicle is AWD then remove sway bar brackets both sides, saving existing nuts.
3. Lower exhaust by removing (4) exhaust rubber isolators that support muffler and tailpipe from hangers.
4. Raise hitch into position as shown in Figure A. above and install (3) 10mm bolts and toothed washers per side into vehicle
frame weldnuts. If vehicle is AWD then reinstall sway bar bracket with spacer block supplied between lower vehicle attachment
and sway bracket as shown in Figure B. both sides, using existing nut for lower attachment.
5. Tighten bolts to proper torque as described below. Raise exhaust and re-attach rubber isolators.
Vehicle frame
Hitch type
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
Max Tongue
WT (LB)
Weight Distributing 4000 (1816 Kg) 400 (182 Kg)
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
3500 (1589 Kg) 350 (159 Kg)
1
2
3
Figure B.
Note:
AWD MODELS
Existing vehicle sway-bar brackets must be
removed both sides. Then must be reinstalled with
hitch & spacer blocks, (Item 3), supplied.
2
1
1
2
1
2
3
Existing sway
bar bracket
Space sway bar
bracket down
with supplied
block.
Figure A.
Existing nut
View underneath vehicle,
Typical both sides.
Vehicle fascia