HITCHES 51203 Chrysler Town and Country Dodge Grand Caravan VW Routan Instruction Manual

Installation Instructions
Chrysler Town & Country
Dodge Grand Caravan
VW Routan

Part Numbers:
51203
97203

Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required:
Fastener Kit: 51203F
Wrenches: 13mm, 15mm, 18mm
Drill Bits: None

Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing VehicleManufacturer’s Rating or

Hitch type| Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)| Max Tongue
WT (LB)
---|---|---
Weight Distributing| 4000 (1816 Kg.)| 400 (182 Kg.)
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount| 4000 (1816 Kg.)| 400 (182 Kg.)

Wiring Access Location: SUV1, SUV2

Note: Uses all existing Bolts on Vehicle

1. Lower exhaust by removing bolt which attaches rearmost hanger bracket to passenger’s side frame rail. Retain bolt for reinstallation.
2. Snap plastic loom in place over Air Conditioning line on Passenger’s side near bolt if present. See Figure 2 above.
3. Remove existing bolts from frame rails as shown in Figure 2, (3) on the driver’s side, (2) on the passenger’s side, and retain for hitch installation.
4. Remove plastic rivet holding plastic mud flap to Driver’s side frame. May have to trim plastic after Step (4). You will not reinstall the plastic rivets.
5. Raise hitch into position as shown in Figure 1 and attach with existing bolts removed in step 2. Hand tightens.
6. Push hitch towards driver’s side, so that passenger’s side bracket is up against trunk pan, and tighten fasteners to specifications below.
7. Raise exhaust back into position and reinstall bolt removed in step 1.
   Note: Rotating the exhaust hanger bracket before tightening will add clearance between the side bracket and exhaust.

Tighten all M10 CL10.9 fasteners with a torque wrench to 53 Lb.-Ft. (72 NM)
Tighten all M12 CL10.9 fasteners with a torque wrench to 92 Lb.-Ft. (125 NM)

Note: check hitch frequently, making sure all fasteners and balls are properly tightened. If the hitch is removed, plug all holes in the trunk pan or other body panels to prevent the 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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