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