Horizon Global 41913 Instrucciones De Instalación página 4

1. Lower spare tire – Locate spare tire lowering tools under passenger side seat, lower spare tire and set aside for reinstallation
later.
2. Remove Bumper – Unplug electrical connector at the outside of the driverside framerail, pry out plastic connectors that hold
the bumper wiring to the OEM hitch. Remove (2) M10 bolts from behind the license plate with a 15mm socket. Remove (4)
M10 nuts (2 each side) that attach the bumper to the OEM hitch using a 16mm socket, BE SURE TO SUPPORT THE
BUMPER DURING THIS STEP. Remove bumper.
3. Remove OEM hitch – Remove (8) M14 bolts from OEM hitch (4) each side, (3) bolts in the side of the framerail and one in
the bottom with a 21mm socket. Save the bolts for reinstallation later. Remove OEM hitch.
4. Remove heat shield bolts – Remove (3) M6 bolts from the exhaust heat shields with a 10mm socket, (1) from the driverside
framerail and (2) from the passenger side framerail. Using a metal hammer flatten the heat shield tabs against the truck frame,
they will be sandwiched between the hitch and the truck frame.
5. Install hitch - Raise hitch into position, align the 3
shorter M14 bolt (removed from the bottom of the truck frame earlier) through the hitch and into the existing weldnut in the
truck frame. Repeat for each side. Fishwire the carriage bolts (item 1) and spacers (item 3) (offset hole) into the frame into
the forwardmost slot on the hitch. Fishwire carriage bolts (item 1) and spacers (item 4) into the remaining slots on the hitch.
Install conical tooth washers (item 5) teeth toward hitch and heavy hex nuts (item 2) onto carriage bolts. Repeat for each side.
6. Install bumper brackets - Place bumper bracket into position, install 2 long M14 fasteners that were removed earlier through
the bumper bracket and truck frame, install the 5/8"conical tooth washer (item 6) teeth side toward hitch and M14 nut (item 7).
Install the 1/2'' hex bolt (item 8) and 1/2'' conical tooth washer (item 5) teeth side toward hitch, through the bumper bracket
and hitch side bracket, install 1/2'' conical washer (item5) teeth side toward hitch and 1/2'' hex nut (item 9) onto hex bolt.
Repeat for each side.
7. Install bumper – Place bumper into position, aligning studs in bumper with holes in hitch bumper bracket. Install 7/16"
conical tooth washer (item 11) teeth side toward bumper bracket and M10 hex nut (item 12) onto bumper studs. Repeat for
each side. Install M10 bolts (item 10) with 7/16'' conical tooth washer (item 11) teeth side towards bumper through holes in
bumper in license plate area . Install 7/16'' conical washer (item 11) teeth side towards hitch and M10 hex nut (item 12) onto
the M10 bolts.
Adjust bumper position as necessary for proper alignment.
8. Reattach electrical connector- Plug in the electrical connector and zip tie into position.
9. Torque fasteners - Tighten all M14 fasteners with torque wrench to 100 Lb.-Ft. (136 N*M), 1/2-13 Gr8 fasteners with
torque wrench to 110 Lb.-Ft. (149 N*M), 1/2-13 Gr5 fasteners with torque wrench to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 N*M), M10
fasteners with torque wrench to 42 Lb.-Ft. (57 N*M).
10.Reinstall spare tire – Raise spare tire back into position.
Return OEM hitch and remaining fasteners to vehicle owner.
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
PART NUMBERS: 41913, 96913, CQT41913
rd slot from the rear with the weldnut in the bottom of the frame, install the
Proper torque is needed to keep the hitch secure to the vehicle when towing.
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