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Always wear SAFETY GLASSES
when installing hitch
Existing
Bumper
Flange Nuts
Bumper
Beam
Figure 4
1.
Fascia door and bottom fascia support brackets removal - use 7 mm socket to remove (2) bolts from bottom fascia door, see Figure 2. Use 7 mm socket to remove (3) bolts from
bottom fascia support bracket each side and unclip the plug if present. Return bottom fascia support brackets to owner.
2.
Fascia removal - open the trunk and use 7mm socket & T15 driver to remove (2) bolts as shown in Figure 3. Use phillips screwdriver and T15 driver to remove (3) bolts from plastic
mud flap each side. Use T15 driver to remove (1) bolt from bottom fascia, and (1) bolt from wheel well liner each side. Gently pull off the upper wheel well body trim piece and
remove (2) bolts behind it with 7 mm socket each side, see Figure 4. Gently remove the fascia and attachment straps behind wheel well liner. Unplug the wiring on driver side if
present. Carefully set the fascia and straps aside for reinstallation.
3.
Bumper beam and exhaust hanger removal – use 15mm socket to remove (2) flange nuts and (2) M10 bolts from bumper beam each side. Gently remove the bumper beam and
exhaust hanger. Use a stand to support exhaust to prevent it from being damaged.
4.
Hitch installation – raise the hitch and hang it on the studs on the bumper end panel. Raise the bumper beam and exhaust hanger bracket to sandwich the hitch, see Figure 1. Reuse
the bumper fasteners and loosely fasten them.
5.
Tighten all fasteners with torque wrench to 53 Lb.-Ft. (72 N*M).
6.
Reinstall all fasteners, straps, mud flaps, and fascia removed in Step 1,2.
7.
Fascia door can be trimmed 1.5'' tall by 3.0'' wide and reinstalled as shown in Figure 5. Get customer approval before trimming the fascia door
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.
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Installation Instructions (Acadia)
PART NUMBERS: 76023, 84023, CQT76023
Bumper
End Panel
Rear
Figure 1
Existing
Bumper
Bolts
Figure 3
Exhaust
Hanger
Bracket
Proper torque is needed to keep the hitch secure to the vehicle when towing.
Sheet 3 of 24
Figure 2
Fasteners
Typical
Both Sides
1.5''
3.0''
Figure 5
76023NP
02-22-19
Rev. B
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