Always wear SAFETY GLASSES
when installing hitch
Factory M10
flange nuts
Bumper
Beam
Fasteners
typical
both sides
1. Remove taillight panel – Open tail gate. Using a plastic trim tool remove (2) round plastic covers from panels near taillight, both sides. Using T15 torxbit remove (2) screws
from those panels. Remove plastic panels.
2. Loosen wheel well trim / liner – Using a T15 torxbit remove (2) screws at the bottom of wheel well liner per side. Gently loosen the wheel well trim on the wheel well liner
up to the edge of fascia. Using a 7 mm socket remove (1) bolt behind wheel well trim, per side.
3. Remove fascia – Using a T15 torxbit remove (1) screw near bottom tail gate per side. Using a flat head screwdriver and a T15 torxbit remove (2) rivets and (2) screws
respectively at the bottom of fascia. Use plastic trim tools to remove the fascia starting at the outer edges near the wheel wells and gently pull the fascia. Disconnect wiring
harness male part on driver side if present.
4. Remove bumper beam – Remove the electric wiring harness female part on the bumper beam by gently sliding it, see Figure 3. Using a 15 mm socket remove (2) nuts from
the metal bracket on the left-hand side of the bumper beam and remove metal bracket holding the wiring harness. Secure the wiring harness with a tape on the body of the
vehicle. Using a 15 mm socket remove the rest of (4) nuts from the bumper beam. Remove bumper beam.
5. Install hitch – Align bumper beam with hitch on the floor. Raise the hitch and bumper beam into position aligning holes to the studs on the end panel. Reinstall metal
wiring harness bracket to the stud and loosely install (6) M10 flange nuts to the bumper beam and hitch, see Figure 1.
6. Tighten all M10x1.5 fasteners with torque wrench to 38 Ft.Lb. (52 N*M).
7. Trim lower fascia – Using a tape measure, marker, and utility knife, measure, mark, and trim the lower fascia as shown in Figure 2.
8. Reinstall all fasteners, wiring harness, fascia, wheel well trim, wheel well liner, and taillight panels.
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: 76525, 84525, CQT76525
Hitch
Figure 1
End panel
Fasteners
are not provided
with this hitch
1
"
Sheet 3 of 21
Figure 3
C
L
of Vehicle
8
"
Figure 2
Proper torque is needed to keep the
hitch secure to the vehicle when towing.
76525NP
06-25-21
Rev. A