Demco TP20111 Manual

ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
REPLACEMENT PARTS
READ complete manual CAREFULLY
BEFORE attempting operation.
11-02
TP20111, REV.1
BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Size Grade Torque
5/16" 5 20 ft/lbs.
3/8" 5 35 ft/lbs.
7/16" 5 56 ft/lbs.
1/2" 5 85 ft/lbs.
Size Torque
8mm 22 ft/lbs.
10mm 42 ft/lbs.
12mm 70 ft/lbs.
14mm 95 ft/lbs.
STANDARD BOLTS: METRIC BOLTS:
DEMCO Dethmers Mfg. Co. 4010 320th Street P.O. Box 189 Boyden, IA 51234
PH: (712) 725-231 Toll Free: 1-800-543-3626 FAX: [phone]
www.demco-products.com
2001-03 HONDA CIVIC
Pin Height - 13Center - 24
Please order replacement parts by PART NO. and DESCRIPTION.
9517111 PARTS LIST
REF. PART
NO. NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION
1. 00907 6 3/8"-16UNC x 1" Hex Bolt Gr.5
2. 00060 6 3/8" Lock washer
3. 00061 6 3/8-16UNC Hex Nut
4. 00059 2 3/8Flat Washer
5. 01897 2 1/2"-13UNC x 3-1/2" Hex Bolt Gr.5
6. 00083 2 1/2-13UNC Hex Nut
7. 00084 2 1/2" Lock washer
8. 02990 1 5/16"-18UNC x 1" Hex Bolt Gr.5
9. 00036 1 5/16" Lock washer
10. 00007 1 5/16-18UNC Hex Nut
11. 00057 1 1/4" Lock washer
12. 00214 1 1/4Flat Washer
13. 07595 1 6mm-1.0 x 25mm Hex Bolt Gr.8.8
14. 07908-95 2 Heavy Frame Washer
15. 10689-95 2 Frame Spacer
16. 10688-35 1 Baseplate Cross member
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WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF TOWING VEHICLE CONTROL, SEPARATION
OF THE TOW BAR FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, SEPARATION OF THE TOWED VEHICLE FROM THE TOW BAR,
CAUSING SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
NOTE: The dimensional variations between otherwise
identicalvehiclescanbeconsiderable. Someminor
modifications may have to be made to ensure a
proper fit.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION ITEMS
DEMCO products and accessories are intended to
be installed by professional installers with experi-
ence, proper equipment and the ability to do modifi-
cation 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
chassismaybedamagedinanareawheretheBase
Plate attaches. It may no longer be suitable for
towing. Extreme caution and careful examination
arerequiredinsuchasituation. Itisalsolikely,even
fromaminoraccident,thattheholealignmentwillbe
more difficult due to hole alignment problems.
Many DEMCO Base Plates are designed to use
existingholesandhardwaretomounttheBasePlate
to the towed vehicle. Even though the bolt is there,
however,donot assume it isadequatefor mounting
theBasePlate. Manufacturersmakemanychanges
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
" Blue"beused on allbolts. Ifanew
bolt is required, be sure it is SAE Grade 5 or Metric
8.8.
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1. Open hood and remove four plastic push fasteners.
Safetyis of utmostimportance at alltimes. Thereare severalitems
thatmust becheckedeach timebefore usingand whileusing atow
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
fatigue.
Donotload the towedvehicle with anythingasyou may exceedthe
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
severebackwardscornering could result in damagetothe Tow Bar
and/or towed vehicle chassis.
For automatic transmissions: Consult your vehicle owners
manual for towing suitability with the drive shaft connected. Other-
wise, the towed vehicle will have to be equipped with a transmis-
sion pump or drive shaft disconnect.
Check to make sure that all lights are in proper working order.
The information on towability of vehicles is reprinted with per-
mission of MotorHome© Magazine, and is believed to be reli-
able. However, Demco does not warrant the information to be
correct. Always consult your towed vehicle owner’s manual and
follow towing instructions. Each 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 manufactur-
ers for towing. This list is enclosed with this manual.
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 sig-
nificant modification, 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.
CAUTION

2. Remove one screw from each side, facia to fender.
3. Removesix plastic push fasteners from bottom sideof
facia and one screw from each side that attaches to
wheel well extension.
4. Pullfaciastraightoutoneachsidebyfenderandcarefully
pull facia off.
5. Remove six bolts that hold bumper on, four on the top
side and two underneath. Set bumper aside tempo-
rarily.
6. Remove three bolts that hold windshield washer tank
andalsoremoveboltthatholdshornandlethornhang.
NOTE: The horn bolt will not be reused.
7. Drillouttwoholesonfrontofvehicle,oneoneachside,
with 3/8drill bit. (See picture)

9. Withanassistant, slide baseplateon frame andinstall
1/2x 3-1/2bolt through base plate and previously
installed spacer bushing. On inside of frame, use
heavy frame washer, 1/2lock washer, and 1/2hex
nut. Do not tighten. NOTE: Use Blue on
all bolt threads.
8. Slide spacer bushing into large hole in frame, on each
side, from inside of frame outwards.
10. Install 3/8x 1bolt and flat washer from inside out on
previously drilled 3/8holes on front of vehicle and
throughbaseplate. Use3/8lockwasherand3/8hex
nut on bolts. Snug this bolt, then tighten 1/2x 3-1/2
bolts and then go back and tighten the 3/8x 1bolts.
NOTE: Sides of base plate that go down the side of
frame should be straight, if not, adjust and retighten.
Also, the previously drilled 3/8holes may have to be
re-drilledorreamedout, using Baseplateastemplate.
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11. Drill3/8holes,twooneachside,throughsidesofbase
plate as shown in pictures. Use 3/8x 1bolts, 3/8
lock washers, and 3/8hex nuts. Tighten these bolts.
12. Reinstall bumper with the six bolts
13. Reinstallwindshieldwashertankusingtwoofthethree
previously removed bolts. Where washer tank lays on
base plate, use enclosed 6mm-1.00 x 25mm bolt, 1/4
lockwasher,and1/4flatwashertofasten. NOTE:On
somemodels,itmaybenecessarytotrimmountingtab
as shown in picture to clear base plate.
14. Reinstall horn with 5/16x 1bolt, 5/16lock washer,
and 5/16hex nut through hole provided in base plate
gusset.
14. Reinstall facia and hardware.