Draw-tite 24876 SPORTFRAME HITCH User Manual download pdf

Installation Instructions

Chevrolet Sonic 4 Door Sedan

All models including LS, LT & LZ

Part Numbers:

24876 , 60293, 77251

Hitch Shown In Proper Position

Wiring Access Location: PC3, PC4

Equipment Required:

Wrenches/Sockets:13mm, 15mm, 11/16

Drill Bits: None

1. Remove (2) plastic fascia clips from bottom of bumper fascia. See Picture 1. next page. Save them as they will be reinstalled.

2. Remove inside 10mm bolts from both sides of vehicle brackets at end of frame. See diagram above.

3. Fish-wire carriage bolts with blocks up through large round access holes in bottom of frame about 16” forward of attachment

holes, and out through attachment holes on bottom of frame, both sides of vehicle. Push end of bolts back inside frame and

leave bolt leader wire ends sticking out.

4. Pull down on fascia and raise hitch into position above tailpipe. Locate hitch sidearm's on bottom of frame, being careful to

guide bolt leader wire ends through holes in hitch sidearm's.

5. Pull ends of carriage bolts through vehicle frame and hitch sidearm's and loosely install conical toothed washers and hex nuts.

Make sure carriage bolts engage with square hole in block as you pull bolts through frame.

6. Locate hitch uprights as shown in Picture 2. next page. Make sure to locate spacer block between rear face of vehicle bracket

and hitch upright. Install conical washers and nuts and torque to specifications below. Torque 7/16” nuts from step 4. Reinstall

plastic fascia clips.

Tighten 7/16”-Gr.5 Carriage Bolts with torque wrench to 50 Lb.-Ft. (68 N*M), Tighten 8mm-CL 9.8 Bolts with torque wrench to 25 Lb.-Ft. (34 N*M)

Qty. (2) Carriage Bolt, 7/16”-14 x 1-1/2”, Gr. 5 Qty. (2) Block Spacer, 1” x 1-1/2”, with round hole

Qty. (2) Block, 7/8” x 1-1/2”, with square hole Qty. (2) Conical Toothed Washer, 3/8”

Qty. (2) Conical Toothed Washer, 7/16” Qty. (2) Hex Nut, 8mm-1.25 CL 10

Qty. (2) Hex Nut, 7/16”-14 Qty. (2) Bolt Leader, 7/16”

Qty. (2) Metric Bolt, 8mm-1.25 x 55mm, CL 9.8

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.

2000LB (908 Kg) Max Gross Trailer Weight

200 LB (90.8 Kg) Max Tongue Weight

Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle

Manufacturer’s Rating or

Fastener Kit: 24876F

Drawbar Kit:

3595

Vehicle frames

cut-away to

show detail

Large access hole in

bottom of frame for

fish-wiring bolts

with blocks.

Other Tools: 2”- 3” socket

extension, small flat tip screwdriver

This is a magnified

view of a Bolt Leader

Fasteners typical,

both sides of vehicle.

Insert large coiled end of

Bolt Leaders through

attachment holes in

bottom of frame and out

through large access hole.

Insert coiled end through

block and screw on to

bolt. You are now ready to

pull assembly through

frame and leave ends of

Bolt Leaders sticking out

a couple of inches.

This is a magnified view

of rear attachment.

Fascia

Frame

1 2 3 4 5 6

Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Installation Instructions

Installation InstructionsChevrolet Sonic 4 Door Sedan All models includ

Page 2

Installation InstructionsPart Numbers:24876 60293 77251Tighten 7/16”-Gr.5 Carriage Bolts with torque wren

Page 3 - Instructions d’installation

Instructions d’installationChevrolet Sonic 4 Door Sedan Tous les modèles y compris LS, LT et LZNuméros de pièce :24876 , 60293, 77251Attelage montré d

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Instructions d’installationNuméros de pièce :24876 60293 77251Serrer les boulons de carrosserie 7/16”-14

Page 5 - Instrucciones de instalación

Instrucciones de instalaciónChevrolet Sonic Sedan de 4 puertas Todos los

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Instrucciones de instalaciónNúmeros de partes:24876 60293 77251Apriete los pernos de carruaje 7/16” Gr.5 c