Owners manual

BX1683
2009-12 Chevy Traverse
Installation Instructions
405-0049 Rev. D Page 6 of 8 11/04/11
11B
12. Continuing to use the baseplate as a template with a 13/32” drill bit, drill the remaining three (3) holes on each side.
Insert another 3/8”-16 x 1” hex bolt with 3/8” lock washer and 3/8”-16 hex nut in the other bottom hole (gray arrow).
In the top two (2) holes (white arrows), put 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” hex bolts with 3/8” lock washers attached to 3/8”-16 nut
plates inserted up inside the frame (photo 12B). Use Loctite Red® on all bolts. Do this to both sides.
11. Slide the baseplate on the outside of the frame. From the top of the frame down to the baseplate should be 2-5/8”
(photo 11A). From the front of the frame to the back of the baseplate should be 6-1/4” (photo 11B). Be sure the
baseplate is level. Clamp the baseplate to the frame rail. Using the baseplate as a template with a 13/32” drill bit, drill
one (1) hole (gray arrow) on each side. Insert 3/8”-16 x 1” hex bolt with 3/8” lock washer and 3/8”-16 hex nut. Use
Loctite Red® on all bolts. Do this to both sides.
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11A
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12A
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BE SURE TO USE LOCTITE
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RED ON ALL BOLTS
BEFORE TIGHTENING. TIGHTEN ALL BOLTS
ACCORDING TO THE TORQUE CHART ON THE
FRONT PAGE OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS OR ON
PAGE 3 OF THE BASEPLATE TOWING GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS.
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12B
When using power drills be aware of the
dangers of torque and drill bit length.