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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the hitch to the bumper.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the hitch to bumper bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the hitch to bumper bolts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

  3. Install the hitch to bumper nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the hitch to bumper nuts to 25 N.m (18lb ft).

  4. Install the hitch and the bumper to the vehicle.
  5. Install the hitch to frame nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the hitch to frame nuts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).

  6. Install the hitch to frame bolts.
    Fig 1: Installing Hitch To Frame Bolts
    G03385930Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the hitch to frame bolts to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).

  7. Lower the vehicle.
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