Blue Ox BX1508 User manual

© 2001, 06, 08, 10 Blue Ox Division, Automatic Equipment Mfg. Co. • One Mill Road, Industrial
Park • Pender, Nebraska 68047 • Phone [phone] • Fax [phone] • www.blueox.com
BX1508 Installation Instructions
2002-07 Buick Rendezvous
Serial No.
The front fascia is removed for baseplate installation. Holes need to be drilled. The BX8869 is available
for the vehicle. Attachment Tabs are 24 inches center to center and a height of 13 inches.
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1. Using the phillips screw driver, remove the
four screws from front grill.
2. On the top of the grill are four push pins to
remove.
3. Just behind head light assembly is a wing
bolt to remove.
4. Lift up retainer clip, pull head light
assembly forward, unplug, and set aside,
both sides.
5. Just behind head light assembly is a
metric bolt to remove with the 6MM
socket, both sides.
6. Remove two phillips head screws just
forward of front tire, both sides, and the six
phillips screws from the underside of the
fascia.
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11. The dimensional variations between otherwise identical cars can be considerable. While the location and
size of the holes in the baseplate were designed to allow for easy installation, it may be necessary to le a
hole slightly to allow a bolt to clear.
12. Install the tow bar and safety cables according to the instructions included in their packages.
13. Do not substitute other devices if the tow bar pin and clip are lost.
14. DEALER OR INSTALLER: BE CERTAIN THE USER RECEIVES THE INSTRUCTION SHEET.
7. Remove the six christmas tree pins from lower
opening. Four of these are up and behind
fascia. Pull fascia forward, unplug electrical
connections and set aside.
8. Align the baseplate's back holes with the
two existing holes on frame, insert item
2 into frame opening, and tighten items
3, 4, and 5 according to drawing on last
page, both sides. Using the baseplate as a
template, drill the remaining holes in frame
with the 13/32" drill bit and install items 2,
3, and 4. Be sure and use loctite on all
bolts before tightening.
9. Using the baseplate as a template, drill the
two remaining holes for the lower braces
with the 13/32" drill bit. Then insert item 2
behind cross member to align with drilled
holes, install items 3 and 4, and tighten. Be
sure and use loctite on all bolts before
tightening.
10. For some vehicles it may be necessary
to trim fascia on lower opening for brace
bolts to allow fascia to return to original
position. Reinstall fascia and head
light assemblies. Be sure all electrical
connections are made.

© 2001, 06, 08, 10 Blue Ox Division, Automatic Equipment Mfg. Co. • One Mill Road, Industrial
Park • Pender, Nebraska 68047 • Phone [phone] • Fax [phone] • www.blueox.com
Parts List
Ref. No. Qty. Part No. Description
1 1 61-5722 ..................................................................... Weldment, Base Plate, BX1508
2 10 61-5208 .......................................................................... Weldment, 3/8-16, Nut Plate
3 10 201-0440 .............................................................. 3/8-16 x 1 1/2 Hex Bolt, Grd. 5, ZP
4 10 203-0010 .................................................................................... 3/8 Lock Washer, ZP
5 2 203-0003 ......................................................................................3/8 Flat Washer, ZP
6 2 201-0979 ...............................................................#12-14 x 1” Self Drilling Screw, ZP
7 2 202-0047 ............................................................................................ #10-32 Hex Nut
8 2 203-0054 ..........................................................................................#10 Lock Washer
9 2 201-0192 ................................................................. #10-32 x 1/2 Slot, Rd. Hd. Screw
10 2 101-5822 ........................................................................... Adapter, 4 Way Connector
11 2 62-3468 .................................................................Attachment Assembly, SF/ SB, (R)
2 226-0046 .........................................Baseplate Safety Cable, 36" CL III (Not Shown)
2 229-0359 .................................................................... Quicklink, 3/8, ZP (Not Shown)
2 290-0437 ....................................................... Receiver, Cap Plug (BLK) (Not Shown)
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IMPORTANT: Use only genuine factory replacement parts on your Base Plate. Do not substitute
homemade or nontypical parts. If a bolt is lost or in need of replacement, for your safety and the preservation
of your Base Plate, be sure to use a replacement bolt of the same grade (Usually Grade 5, refer to parts
list). Repair parts may be ordered through your nearest Blue Ox dealer or distributor. Failing to follow and/
or altering these installation instructions in either installation or required equipment will void the manufacturer's
warranty. Towing behind a non-motorized vehicle will void the warranty.
Tools Required
6MM Socket Loctite Blue 13/32" Drill Bit
10MM Socket 9/16" Socket Vise Grips
Hole location for the
BX8869.