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Installation Instructions

Subaru Forester

Part Numbers:

90222

36521

06150

Hitch Shown In Proper Position

Wiring Access Location: SUV8

Equipment Required: Metal File

Wrenches: ¾”, 10mm

Drill Bits: ½”, 3/8”

1. Lower exhaust by disconnecting (5) rubber exhaust hangers from hanger brackets.

2. Remove forward most heat shield screw from each frame rail and discard.

Note: When hitch is installed, heat shield will be sandwiched between frame rail and hitch

3. Remove (2) plastic plugs from existing holes in each frame rail as shown above in Figure 1 and discard.

4. Use 3/8” drill and file to modify forward most hole in each frame rail, as shown in Figure 2, to allow fishwiring of spacers and carriage bolts.

5. Fishwire spacer and 7/16” carriage bolt thru access hole modified in Step 4 and down thru center hole in each frame rail (see figure 3). Insert

remaining blocks and ½” carriage bolts into access holes and drop back down thru holes, making sure blocks span both sides of hole (see

Figure 4).

6. Raise hitch into position, being careful not to push fasteners into frame, and secure with conical washers and nuts.

Tighten ½-13 GR5 fasteners to 75 lb.-ft. (102 N*M)

Tighten 7/16-14 GR5 fasteners to 50 lb.-ft. (68 N*M)

7. Raise exhaust back into position and reattach exhaust hangers disconnected in step 1.

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Sheet 1 of 3 36521N 1-25-13 Rev. A

Qty. (2) Carriage Bolt – ½-13 x 1.75 GR5

Qty. (2) Hex Nut – ½-13

Qty. (2)

Spacer–¼ x 1 x 3 (Square hole for ½” Carriage

Bolt)

Qty. (2) Conical Washer – 7/16”

Qty. (2) Carriage Bolt – 7/16-14 X 1.75 GR5

Qty. (2) Hex Nut – 7/16-14

Qty. (2)

Spacer–¼ x 1 x 3 (Square hole for 7/16” Carriage

Bolt)

Qty. (2) Pull wire – ½”

Qty. (2) Conical Washer – ½”

Qty. (2) Pull wire – 7/16”

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.

Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle

Manufacturer’s Rating or

Fastener Kit: 36521F

Form F206 Rev A 5605

Remove plastic plugs

From existing holes

Both sides

3/8” dia. Drilled holes

Figure 2

Access hole modification to allow

fishwiring of block and carriage bolt

Modify this hole - both

sides to allow fishwiring-

See figure 2

Figure 3

Kink pull wire to keep

Spacer independent of bolt

Existing 7/8”

Diameter hole

in frame

Fascia

A. Insert bolt and

Block into frame

B. Align block on

access hole

C. Pull bolt thru

block

Figure 4

Fishwiring Procedure

Figure 1

Hitch type

Max Gross

Trailer WT (LB)

Max Tongue

WT (LB)

Weight Carrying

Ball Mount

3500 (1589 Kg) 300 (158 Kg)

Accessory Rating

Drawbar Kit:

36061

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions Subaru Forester Part Numbers: 90222 36521 06150 Hitch Shown In Proper Position Wiring Access Location: SUV8 Equipment Requi

Page 2 - Instructions d’installation

Instructions d’installation Subaru Forester Numéros de pièces : 90222 36521 06150 Attelage montré dans la position appropriée Points d’accès au câblag

Page 3 - Subaru Forester

Instrucciones de instalación Subaru Forester Números de partes: 90222 36521 06150 El enganche se muestra en la posición correcta Ubicación del acces

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