Reese 5AS16K 5TH AIRBORNE SIDEWINDER - Manual (Page 7)

Installation Instructions
5 th Airborne Sidewinder
z 2009 Cequent Performance Products - Printed in Mexico
Sheet 7 of 13 5AS16KIN 11-8-11 Rev. E
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
Universal Wedge Orientation:
1. If Installed Remove (2) ¾” Lock-Out bolts and hardware from the rear of the pin-box (figure 18).
2. Remove the universal wedge from it’s storage location by removing (2) 5/8-11 X 1 3/4” bolts and lock washers.
Activating the Sidewinder TM Feature:
Figure 19
Wedge In Storage Location
Note: The universal wedge is supplied with the unit and provides a lockout for many different fifth wheel hitches.
Cequent Performance Products offers custom wedges designed for specific fifth wheel hitches, check with your RV
dealer of call CPP customer service at 1-888-521-0510 to see if we offer a custom wedge for your hitch application
for purchase. If a custom wedge is available for your hitch application, CPP recommends replacing the universal
wedge with a custom wedge to provide the best fit for your hitch. The universal wedge should remain with the unit
as it may be necessary if breakdown occurs to fit a tow vehicle other than your own.
Figure 20
Wedge In Position for Sidewinder TM
Feature Activation
Before installing the universal wedge in position it is necessary to decide the best orientation for your hitch
application. This can be done by referencing the diagrams below.
Orientation for Reese/Draw-Tite/Hidden
Hitch Select Series, Pro Series, Husky &
similar style fifth wheel heads.
Relief Must Face Down for
these applications in order
to clear the jaw.
Figure 21 Figure 22
Orientation for Reese/Draw-Tite/Hidden
Hitch Signature Series & Select Plus,
B&W and similar style fifth wheels.