Trailer Hitch Replacement Light Duty
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the trailer wiring harness connector (3) from the trailer wiring recepticle (4).
- Remove the retainers (1) securing the trailer wiring harness (2) to the hitch platform.
- Remove the hitch platform bolts (5) from the bumper weld nuts (4).
- Remove the nuts (7) and bolts (1) securing the hitch platform to the frame rails.
- Remove the hitch platform bolts (6) from the frame weld nuts (2).
- Remove the hitch platform from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Position the hitch platform to the vehicle.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the hitch platform bolts (6) to the frame weld nuts (2).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).
- Install the bolts (1) and nuts (7) securing the hitch platform to the frame rails.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 113 N·m (83 lb ft).
- Install the hitch platform bolts (5) to the bumper weld nuts (4).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).
- Install the retainers (1) securing the trailer wiring harness (2) to the hitch platform.
- Connect the trailer wiring harness connector (3) to the trailer wiring recepticle (4).
Trailer Hitch Replacement Heavy Duty
Removal Procedure
- Remove the hitch platform bolts (5) from the bumper weld nuts (4).
- Remove the nuts (7) and bolts (1) securing the hitch platform to the frame rails.
- Remove the hitch platform bolts (6) from the frame weld nuts (2).
- Remove the hitch platform from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Position the hitch platform to the vehicle.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the hitch platform bolts (6) to the frame weld nuts (2).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).
- Install the bolts (1) and nuts (7) securing the hitch platform to the frame rails.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 113 N·m (83 lb ft).
- Install the hitch platform bolts (5) to the bumper weld nuts (4).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).