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1. 5 or Metric 8 8 NOTE The dimensional variations between otherwise identical vehicles can be considerable Some mi nor modifications may have to be made to ensure a proper fit year MotorHome Magazine compiles a list of vehicles that can be towed four down behind a motorhome with no modifications required This guide contains only those vehicles that have been approved by their manufacturers for towing A Caution MotorHome Magazine left out any vehicles that have towing speed limits slower than 55 m p h or distance limits of less than 200 miles At a minimum these vehicles require significant modifica tion such as the use of an aftermarket product to make them towable The availability of a Demco Tow Bar Base Plate does not imply that these vehicles can be modified or that there is an aftermarket product available Refer to your vehicle owner s manual or consult your dealer to determine whether your vehicle can be modified to make it towable Failure to observe this precaution could result in property damage or personal injury INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Open hood and remove 6 plastic push fasteners and 4 screws from the panel on top of the grill Remove center plastic cover and hinge outer covers up and back Lift outer panel to allow grill to be free 5 If Equipped Remove the cooler from the bottom of the bumper and let hang Note bolts will not be reused 2 Remove two plastic push fasteners and t
2. 7 15 a TP20316 Rev 2 Chevrolet Equinox BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS BAS fp p LATE STANDARD BOLTS METRIC BOLTS Size Grade Torque Size Torque Pin height 14 3 4 Centers 24 1 4 5 16 5 20 ft Ibs 8mm 22 ft Ibs 3 8 5 35 ft Ibs 10mm 42 ft Ibs 7 16 5 56 ft Ibs 12mm 70 ft Ibs 5 1 2 85 fi lbs 14mm 95 ft Ibs 1 4 Lock Washer 8 8mm Fender Washer 3 8 Flat Washer 4 3 8 NC x 1 1 4 Hex Flange Bolt Gr 5 3 8 Lock Washer 1 Pull Ear Cover A 3 8 NC Hex Nut 1 Pull Ear Cover B 1 2 Flat Washer 1 Crossmember f Chevy Equinox 1 4 Flat Washer 2 Top Bracket 3 8 NC x 1 Hex Bolt Gr 5 2 Lower Bracket 3 8 NC x 1 3 4 Hex Bolt Gr 5 2 Nut Strip 1 2 NC x 1 1 2 Hex Bolt Gr 5 4 Bushing 1 4 NC x 1 Hex Bolt Gr 5 4 8mm 1 25 x 50mm Hex Bolt Gr 8 8 8mm Lock Washer 1 Brace Passenger Side 8mm 1 25 Hex Nut 1 Brace Driver Side 1 Plug Mount Kit Please order replacement parts by PART NO 3 Loctite not shown and DESCRIPTION 1 3 8 Fish Wire ASSEMBLY OPERATION R E A D complete manual CAREFULLY REPLACEMENT PARTS BEFORE attempting operation Doing Our Best to Provide You the Best WARRANTY POLICY amp REGISTRATION Go online to www demco products com to review Demco warranty policies and register your Demco product WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF TOWING VEHICLE CONTROL SEPARATION OF THE TOW BA
3. R FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE SEPARATION OF THE TOWED VEHICLE FROM THE TOW BAR CAUS ING SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE A CAUTION Safety is of utmost importance at all times There are several items that must be checked each time before using and while using a tow bar Before allowing anyone to hook up or operate a tow bar be sure they have read and understand the proper operating procedure DO NOT use worn or damaged cables and or pins Be sure the SAFETY CABLES are hooked chassis to chassis to both the towing and towed vehicles using the crisscross method Check clearance between vehicles in a turning situation Check base plate mounting bolts for tightness and frame for metal fa tigue Do not load the towed vehicle with anything as you may exceed the towing capacity of the tow bar Keep fingers away from pivot points to prevent personal injury Be sure the steering components of the towed vehicle are properly aligned NOTE This unit can be backed up in moderate increments Any se vere backwards cornering could result in damage to the Tow Bar and or towed vehicle chassis For automatic transmissions Consult your vehicle owners manual for towing suitability with the drive shaft connected Otherwise the towed vehicle will have to be equipped with a transmission pump or drive shaft disconnect Check to make sure that all lights are in proper working order The information on towability of vehicles i
4. cture F Mi foe N Re 12 Clamp lower bracket to frame as shown Make sure bracket is flush with bottom of pinch weld Drill four 13 32 holes using bracket as a template Repeat on other side 13 Place 3 8 x 1 bolts thru drilled holes and place 3 8 lock washer and 3 8 nut behind frame NOTE Use blue LOCTITE on all bolts and tighten all bolts ac cording to chart on front page 14 Remove three screws from the top of headlight assembly and two from the side as shown in inserted picture bracket is flush with the pinch weld on the side Drill Pull headlight out and rest on engine NOTE Some four 13 32 holes using bracket as a template Repeat headlights have a hidden tab holding light to fender on other side Headlight is removed for ease of drilling 18 Place 3 8 x 1 bolts thru drilled holes and place 3 8 lock washer and 3 8 nut behind frame NOTE Use blue LOCTITE on all bolts and tighten all bolts ac cording to chart on front page Reinstall bolt holding horn on both sides d 19 Reinstall headlights in reverse order 15 Remove one bolt on each side from horn and let hang 20 Remove factory bumper bolts and reinstall bumper using factory bolts in inside holes of bumper NOTE 16 Cut frame above baseplate on each side as shown in Use blue ZOGTITE on all bolts and tighten all bolts picture according to chart on front page 21 On passenger side remove the two n
5. front page 31 Reinstall hardware and facia in reverse order as re 28 Route wiring as desired to prevent damage from har moved Plug in fog lights if equipped ness 32 Plug mount item 25 may be installed if desired in convenience holes on either chain anchor or as desired NOTE Excess material may be trimmed from bracket 29 If Equipped Using the 1 4 x 1 bolts with flat washer and lock washers replace the cooler mounting it to the baseplate in the holes provided as shown 31 On the rear of the facia cut the foam from each side to allow facia to fit properly P O BOX 189 4010 320th St BOYDEN IA 51234 PH 712 725 2311 FAX 712 725 2380 TOLL FREE 1 800 54DEMCO 1 800 543 3626 www demco products com Go online to www demco products com for Demco warranty policies amp product registration
6. hree screws in the front of each fender well UE A a r sA ee aS TN A AA OS lt VONUAR MTN 6 Remove four bolts from each side of the bumper and set bumper to the side NOTE If only three factory bolts are used take factory bolt and use it to tap top inside hole Then use baseplate as jig to drill hole in bumper to allow bolt to pass through 3 Remove two screws from the bottom of the facia on each side Pull out firmly on outer corner of facia from the front of the fender and remove facia 4 With a pliers pinch tabs that hold the wiring harness to the back of the bumper and let hang 7 Remove four bolts from support bracket on driver side and remove Bracket and bolts will not be reused ra i s _ __ T iri T SUA EN Ca Ci Ae enone 8 With and assistant mount the baseplate into place with the bumper bolts m eit e CA EET LW 9 Drill two 13 32 holes using the baseplate as a template on each sides monang ee wii j Seain PYY REET 10 Place 3 8 x 1 3 4 with 3 8 flat washers thru drilled holes and place 3 8 flat washer the 3 8 lock washer and 3 8 nut behind the bumper mount NOTE Use blue LOCTITE on all bolts and tighten all bolts ac cording to chart on front page Minor trimming of the bumper may be required to let the washers in the front Lay flat against the baseplate 11 Cut frame below baseplate on each side as shown in pi
7. s reprinted with permis sion of MotorHome Magazine and is believed to be reliable However Demco does not warrant the information to be correct Always consult your towed vehicle owner s manual and follow towing instructions Each IMPORTANT INSTALLATION ITEMS DEMCO products and accessories are intended to be installed by professional installers with experience proper equipment and the ability to do modification work Installers with these qualifications can be found in RV and Automotive Service Centers If the car to be towed has been in an accident the chassis may be damaged in an area where the Base Plate attaches It may no longer be suitable for tow ing Extreme caution and careful examination are required in such a situation It is also likely even from a minor accident that the hole alignment will be more difficult due to hole alignment problems Many DEMCO Base Plates are designed to use existing holes and hardware to mountthe Base Plate to the towed vehicle Even though the bolt is there however do not assume it is adequate for mounting the Base Plate Manufacturers make many changes in hardware both within and between model years Be sure the bolt is long enough to protrude past the nut a distance no less than 1 2 the diameter of the bolt after the Base Plate is mounted The threads should be in good condition We require that ZOCTITE Blue be used on all bolts Ifa new bolt is required be sure it is SAE Grade
8. uts that hold the airbox baffle in place Remove baffle and set aside 24 Drill two 13 32 holes through the outside of frame using the baseplate as a template 22 Place two bushings over the bumper mount nuts and place passenger side bracket tight to frame and bum per eae hee oo ake aa aa 8mm a 25 Using the supplied fish wire fish the 3 8 serrated flange washers i be te Lisy oe ou 6 CTITE an bolts up through the hole in the bottom of the frame as passenger bracket CSG VMS e pu was done with the nutstrip Fasten the bolts in place all bolts and tighten all bolts according to chart on front using 3 8 lock washers and 3 8 nuts NOTE Use blue mae E TT on all bolts and tighten all bolts according to chart on front page 26 Reinstall air box baffle 23 Insert 1 2 NC x 1 1 4 bolt and 1 2 lock washer through passenger side bracket and using a nutstrip on inside of frame through hole in bottom of frame as shown in corner picture leave bolt loose for now Place 8mm 27 Instal the driver side bracket in the same ways as on the nut 8mm lock washer and 8mm flat washer on bolts passenger side Follow step 21 24 for order of how to that come through front of bracket and tighten Once install bracket NOTE factory mounting tab may need front nuts are tight then tighten 1 2 bolt NOTE Use to be removed shown by red line in picture blue A G TITE on all bolts and tighten all bolts according to chart on

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