B&W Trailer Hitches 1111 - Manual (Page 3)

**** HAND TIGHTEN ALL HARDWARE IN STEPS 6 AND 7 ****
STEP 7 – INSTALL SIDE PLATES
Install the side plates on the outside of the frame by passing a ¾” hex bolt and washer from the inside of the frame to the outside.
(The driver side washer is non-standard, see figure 7.1). Place a spacer ring over the ¾” bolt on the outside of the frame. Next,
carefully place a side plate over the ¾” bolt and secure in place with a lock washer and nut. Next, install ½” bolts in the front and
rear of the side plate starting with a ½” bolt on the inside of the frame and a flat washer, lock washer, and nut on the outside of
the frame (see figure 7.2 and 7.3). Repeat side plate installation for both sides of the truck frame. If passenger side installation is
blocked, see notice below.
STEP 6 – INSTALL THE CENTER SECTION
Raise the center section into position between the cross members from
beneath the truck, with the latch pin release handle on the drivers side.
While holding down on the exhaust, position the center section over
the exhaust first then over the brake line bracket. A lifting device, as
described on page 2 will help. (see figure 6.1) The round hitch receiver
that protrudes from the top of the center section must fit through the
hole in the truck bed floor. Slide the angles against the center section
(an adjustable wrench can be used to stand the angles up if needed)
and bolt together using six ½” x 1 ½” bolts. Place the bolts with a flat
washer through the slots in the cross member and through the holes
in the center section and add a ½” lock washer and nut. Next, bolt the
sideplates to the angle cross members using a ½” x 1 ½” bolt through
the sideplate, through the angle and add a ½” flat washer, lock washer
and nut.
Notice: In trucks with gasoline engines un-attach the fuel vent line bracket on the inside of
the driver side frame, before installing side plates. Once installation is completed, replace
fuel vent line bracket.
figure 7.1, inside of driver side
frame
figure 7.3, outside of driver side
frame
figure 7.2, exploded diagram of driver sideplate plate
**NOTICE** - On certain models of the Diesel Ford Super Duty a sensor control module is located over a hole needed to
install the passenger side plate of the B&W hitch. A bracket has been supplied to relocate the module so the side plate can be
installed. To begin, locate the module on the inside of the passenger frame rail (see figure 7.4). Once located, remove the two
bolts holding the module to the frame. Caution, do not remove heat shielding from wiring harness. Wiring must remain as close
to its original location as possible to protect it from the heat of the exhaust system. With the 3/4” bolt through the bracket, (see
figure 7.5) attach the module to the bracket with the two factory bolts (see figure 7.6). Insert 3/4” bolt through oval slot in the
frame and continue with sideplate installation. See figure 7.7 for relocated module in its final position.
figure 7.4, inside of the
passenger side frame.
figure 7.5, supplied bracket
and 3/4” bolt.
figure 7.6, inside of the passenger
side frame.
Figure 7.7, installed bracket
and module
EXHAUST
CENTER
SECTION
BREAK LINE
BRACKET
figure 6.1, View from under truck bed looking up at hitch