HORIZON GLOBAL 76919 Hidden Hitch Completely Hidden Trailer Instruction Manual

June 13, 2024
HORIZON GLOBAL

HORIZON GLOBAL 76919 Hidden Hitch Completely Hidden Trailer

Product Information:

  • Website: www.horizonglobal.com
  • Technical Assistance: 800-632-3290
  • Technical Support Email: [email protected]
  • Part Number: 76919
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty
  • Hitch Type: Weight Carrying
  • Max Gross Trailer Weight: 3500 lb. (1589 kg)
  • Max Tongue Weight: 350 lb. (159 kg)
  • Installation Time: 50 minutes (average time for professional installers)
  • Applications: Compatible with 2022-current* Mustang Mach-E (Visit the website for the most up-to-date information regarding application years and trim levels)
  • Equipment Required: Safety Glasses, Ratchet, 10 mm-18 mm-11/16 Sockets, Die grinder, Flat Head Screwdriver, Masking tape, 6” Socket Torque Extension Wrench, Tape Measure, Marker, 19mm wrench
  • Ball Mount Selection: Length – Maximum 10.5”, Minimum Rise 0.75”
  • Safety Chain Attachments: Quick Link #49131 (5/16”), Max GTW 3,500; Quick Link #44133 (3/8”), Max GTW 3,500 (Sold separately)

Product Usage Instructions

  1. Before installation, read and understand the hitch installation instructions provided for your vehicle and any other accessories you plan to use with the hitch. Keep the instructions for future reference.
  2. Periodically inspect the hitch and ensure it is securely attached to your vehicle.
  3. When towing, always wear safety glasses and maintain a steady steering wheel. Do not apply brakes or speed up suddenly.
  4. In case of any product defects covered under the warranty, the exclusive remedy is product replacement. The warranty does not cover service or labor charges for removing or replacing the product. The company is not responsible for any indirect, special, consequential, or punitive damages.
  5. Any use of the product for purposes other than specified in the instructions is at your own risk.
  6. This warranty provides specific legal rights, and you may have additional rights that vary from state to state. The warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Michigan, and any disputes relating to the warranty will be handled by the state courts located in Oakland County, Michigan.

Note: This response is based on the provided text-extract from the user manual/instructions. For complete and accurate information, refer to the original user manual or contact Horizon Global.

WARNING

To prevent SERIOUS INJURY, DEATH or PROPERTY DAMAGE:

  • ALWAYS read, understand and follow warnings and instructions for your hitch BEFORE installation. Keep for future reference.
  • DO NOT cut, weld or modify this receiver.
  • CHECK all fasteners are tight and your hitch is securely mounted to your vehicle periodically.
  • ALWAYS read, understand and follow all warnings and instructions for your vehicle and for other accessories you will use with your hitch BEFORE use.
  • LOAD the trailer heavier in front.
  • DO NOT exceed lower of towing vehicle manufacturer’s rating or:HORIZON-GLOBAL-76919-Hidden-Hitch-Completely-Hidden-Trailer-FIG-1
  • ALWAYS wear your seatbelt.
  • SLOW DOWN when towing, NEVER exceed any posted speed limit.
  • If EXCESS SWAY occurs, take your foot off the gas pedal and hold the steering wheel as steady as possible. DO NOT apply your brakes and DO NOT speed up.

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

  1. Limited Lifetime Warranty (“Warranty”). Horizon Global (“We”, “Us” or “Our”) warrants to the original consumer purchaser only (“You” or “Your”) that the product will be free from material defects in both material and workmanship, ordinary wear and tear excepted. The Warranty is valid only if (a) the products are returned to Us for inspection and testing; (b) Our inspection discloses to Our satisfaction that any alleged nonconformance are material and have not been caused by misuse, neglect, wear and tear, improper installation, unsuitable storage, improper repair, alteration, or accident; and (c) the products were installed, maintained and used in accordance with Our instructions. THE WARRANTY IS MADE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY OF TITLE AS PROVIDED BY THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE IN EFFECT IN MICHIGAN), INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SAID WARRANTIES BEING EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED.
  2. Obligations of Purchaser. To make a Warranty claim, contact Us at our principal address of 47912 Halyard Drive, Suite 100, Plymouth, MI 48170, 1-800-632-3290, identify the product by model number, and follow the claim instructions that will be provided. Any returned product that is replaced by Us becomes our property. You may be responsible for return shipping costs. Please retain your purchase receipt to verify date of purchase and that You are the original consumer purchaser. The product and the purchase receipt must be provided to Us in order to process Your Warranty claim.
  3. Exclusive Remedy. Product replacement is Your sole and exclusive remedy under this Warranty. We shall not be liable for service or labor charges incurred in removing or replacing a product. IN NO EVENT WILL WE BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.
  4. Assumption of Risk. You acknowledge and agree that any use of the product for any purpose other than the specified use(s) stated in the product instructions is at Your own risk.
  5. Governing Law. This Warranty gives You specific legal rights, and You also may have other rights which vary from state to state. This Warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to rules pertaining to conflicts of law. The state courts located in Oakland County, Michigan shall have exclusive jurisdiction for any disputes relating to this Warranty.

Applications

Visit our website for the most up to date information regarding application years and trim levels.

Installation Time: 50 min
The time listed above is the average time for professional installers. If you do not feel comfortable performing this installation on your own or are in need of assistance, please contact a professional installer.

Equipment Required

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Ball mount selection

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Representative Vehicle Photo

Hitch Illustration

SAFETY CHAIN ATTACHMENTS QUICK LINK

49131 (5/16’’), Max GTW 3,500 #44133 (3/8’’), Max GTW 3,500 SOLD SEPERATELY

Installation Instructions

PART NUMBERS: 76919

Always wear SAFETY GLASSES when installing hitch

Install receiver housing to hitch

  1. Remove Receiver assembly from case.
  2. Remove the Receiver from the Receiver Housing. To separate both pieces, use the key to unlock blue knob. Push in the blue knob and then rotate clockwise until you hear a click sound. At this time, you can separate the Receiver from the Receiver Housing. See figures A, B & C.
  3. Install the Weather Covers to the top and bottom of the Receiver Housing. See figure D.
  4. Attach the Receiver Housing to the hitch. Insert the Receiver Housing in between the hitch brackets. Align with holes and insert (2) fastener assemblies (M12 bolt, flat washer, and prevailing torque nut). See figure E.
  5. Torque fasteners. Torque each of the fasteners in step 4 to 92 lb-ft (125 n*m).HORIZON-GLOBAL-76919-Hidden-Hitch-Completely-Hidden-Trailer-FIG-7

Included Card and Labels
Keep the Card in the vehicle glove compartment Apply (1) label to the top of the receiver and (1) label to the vehicle door jamb. See figure F.
Note: For receiver installation & use, see instruction 76900N. This can be found with the receiver kit or visit www.draw-tite.com and search pat # 76900.

PART NUMBERS: 76919

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  1. Remove bottom cover – Using a 10 mm socket and flat head screwdriver remove (16) bolts and (4) rivets respectively from the bottom cover. Remove th e cover and keep for reinstallation.

  2. Detach wiring harness clip – Using a flat head screwdriver detach the clip of wiring harness near edge of fascia if present.

  3. Trim lower fascia – Using a tape measure, marker, and die grinder, measure, mark, and trim the lower fascia as shown in Figure 3.

  4. Trim bottom cover – Using a tape measure, marker, and die grinder, measure, mark, and trim the bottom cover as shown in Figure 4.

  5. Install hitch – Feed the carriage bolts ①and spacers ② to attachment holes through access holes using the pull wires ⑤, see Figures 1 & 2. Leave pull wires attached. Raise the hitch into position and feed the pull wires through bracket holes. Remove pull wires and loosely install conical wa shers ③and hex nuts ④ to the hitch.

  6. Tighten all 7/16”-14 Gr 5 fasteners with torque wrench to 50 Ft.Lb. (68 N*M).
    Proper torque is needed to keep the hitch secure to the vehicle when towing.

  7. Reinstall the bottom cover.

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.

©2022 Horizon Global Americas Inc. – Printed in Mexico

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