TYGER HC2J001KMX 2 Inch Hitch Receiver and Wiring Harness Combo Instruction Manual
- June 1, 2024
- TYGER
Table of Contents
TYGER HC2J001KMX 2 Inch Hitch Receiver and Wiring Harness Combo
Product Information
Specifications:
- Product: Hitch Kit
- Model: TG-HC2J001K
- Compatibility: 2007-UP Wrangler JK 2DR & 4DR
- Torque Values:
| Fastener Size | Class 8.8 Torque (ft-lbs) | Class 10.9 Torque (ft-lbs) |
|---|---|---|
| 6mm | 6-7 | 6-7 |
| 8mm | 15-16 | 22-23 |
| 10mm | 31-32 | 44-45 |
| 12mm | 54-55 | 78-79 |
| 14mm | 87-88 | 125-126 |
Product Usage Instructions
Before Installation:
- Read instructions carefully before starting installation.
- Remove contents from the box and verify all parts are present.
- If missing parts or any damage is found, take a picture for claim purposes.
Installation Steps:
Step 1:
Slide the receiver over the rear crossmember, aligning the holes. Insert bolts
with washers through the cross member. Secure but do not tighten.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I install this hitch kit on a different vehicle model?
A: The hitch kit is specifically designed for 2007-UP Wrangler JK 2DR & 4DR
models and may not be compatible with other vehicles.
BEFORE INSTALLATION
READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX AND VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. FAILURE TO IDENTIFY DAMAGE BEFORE INSTALLATION COULD LEAD TO A REJECTION OF ANY CLAIM. IF MISSING PARTS OR ANY DAMAGE FOUND, PLEASE TAKE A PICTURE FOR THE CLAIM PURPOSE. TO FILE YOUR CLAIM, PLEASE VISIT: WWW.TYGERAUTO.COM/CONTACT
TORQUE VALUES
| Fastener Size | Class 8.8 Torque (ft-lbs) | Class 10.9 Torque (ft-lbs) |
|---|---|---|
| 6mm | 6-7 | 6-7 |
| 8mm | 15-16 | 22-23 |
| 10mm | 31-32 | 44-45 |
| 12mm | 54-55 | 78-79 |
| 14mm | 87-88 | 125-126 |
Parts List
FOR 2007-UP Wrangler JK 2DR & 4DR
- Receiver Towing Hitch x1
- Mounting Bolts x4
- Nylock Nuts x4
- Flat Washers x8
- Hitch Cover x1
- Wiring Kit x1
OVERVIEW
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION
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STEP 1
- Slide the receiver over the rear crossmember, taking care to align the 4 holes in the receiver with the 4 holes in the cross member. Once in place, insert left or right most bolt with flat washer into the back side of the hitch and through the cross member. Place the nylock nut and flat washer on to the bolt. Secure but DO NOT tighten (Fig 1).
- Slide the receiver over the rear crossmember, taking care to align the 4 holes in the receiver with the 4 holes in the cross member. Once in place, insert left or right most bolt with flat washer into the back side of the hitch and through the cross member. Place the nylock nut and flat washer on to the bolt. Secure but DO NOT tighten (Fig 1).
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STEP 2
- Once all 4 bolts and nylock nuts have been started, tighten them. The nuts will need to be held in place with an open end wrench. Torque all 1/2″ bolts to 110 lb-f. (For Rubicon X & 10th Anniversary models, use factory bolts instead of supplied bolts (Fig 2).
- Once all 4 bolts and nylock nuts have been started, tighten them. The nuts will need to be held in place with an open end wrench. Torque all 1/2″ bolts to 110 lb-f. (For Rubicon X & 10th Anniversary models, use factory bolts instead of supplied bolts (Fig 2).
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STEP 3
- Insert the trailer wiring, if equipped, into the trailer wiring mounting tab on the receiver as shown. Installation is now complete.
Wiring Kit Installation
- Insert the trailer wiring, if equipped, into the trailer wiring mounting tab on the receiver as shown. Installation is now complete.
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STEP 4
- Place vehicle in gear and arm the emergency break. Remove rear driver’s side tail light (Fig 4).
- Place vehicle in gear and arm the emergency break. Remove rear driver’s side tail light (Fig 4).
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STEP 5
- Disconnect tail light connector as shown (Fig 5).
- Disconnect tail light connector as shown (Fig 5).
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STEP 6
- Connect new loom to male and female connectors (Fig 6).
- Connect new loom to male and female connectors (Fig 6).
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STEP 7
- Fish trailer connecter down through tail light opening and past foam isolator panel (Fig 7).
- Fish trailer connecter down through tail light opening and past foam isolator panel (Fig 7).
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STEP 8
- After pulling loom through foam isolator drop connector over frame and insert into the tow hitch plug notch (Fig 8).
- After pulling loom through foam isolator drop connector over frame and insert into the tow hitch plug notch (Fig 8).
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STEP 9
- Locate small 8mm holes drilled along frame and press in retainer clips. Test all light functions before towing (Fig 9).
- Locate small 8mm holes drilled along frame and press in retainer clips. Test all light functions before towing (Fig 9).
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