Hayman Reese 03371RW User manual

TOWBAR
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PART NUMBER
03371RW
FORD ESCAPE ZH CL4
49-75 Pacific Drive Keysborough, VIC 3173
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Rev: APage 1Issue Date: 05-07-2021
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Part Number:
03371RW
Maximum Towing Braked:
1800
kg
ECU Number:
WLE70017
Maximum Towing Unbraked:
750
kg
Tail Harness Length Required:
1800 mm
Maximum Static Ball Load:
180
kg
TBM/Lug Part Number:
21379
Wiring Part Number:
WLL90014
FITTING DETAILS:
Towbar Installation Time:
90 Mins.
Hayman Reese SmartCODE Solution Required:
YES
Wiring Installation Time:
60 Mins.
RPA Disable/Other:
YES
Total Installation Time:
150 Mins.
Note:
Bumper Cut Required:
Yes
•Please refer vehicles owner’s manual for proper
operation and understanding of towing features
enabled when coded.

TOWBAR
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PART NUMBER
03371RW
FORD ESCAPE ZH CL4
49-75 Pacific Drive Keysborough, VIC 3173
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Rev: APage 2Issue Date: 05-07-2021
ENSURE THAT INSTRUCTIONS ARE UNDERSTOOD PRIOR TO FITMENT.
BEFORE YOU START:
1. Hayman Reese recommends that instructions are read completely prior to fitment.
2. Check all hardware items have been included refer to assembly diagram.
3. Please ensure this towbar is only fitted to vehicle models as per Hayman Reese application guide
(www.haymanreese.com.au).
4. Bumper Cuts
5. Vehicle and bumper variations can and do occur during vehicle manufacture after initial towbar
design. Fitment of towbar to vehicle and accuracy of bumper cut must be assessed prior to any
bumper modifications made. Incorrect bumper cuts are not covered under Hayman Reese warranty.
6. NOTE: Bumper cuts need to be approached with care, refer to notes below.
•Bumper centreline –where the centreline of the bumper needs to be determined, the installer
must assess centre point by measurement of bumper width or determining two symmetrical
reference points to give centreline.
•Bumper edge –To assist with accurate bumper cut measurement, reference to the start of the
bumper edge is now being commonly used.
oMeasure from bottom edge along bumper and around corner to the 70 mm point
(Figure 1).
oDo not measure from visible bumper front of corner, upwards (Figure 2).
7. Drilling
•For any required drilling during installation, ensure that the area is clear of fuel, electrical & other components that may be
damaged.
•All holes drilled into the body panels shall have all burrs & swarf removed then coated with a suitable rust preventative paint.
8. Bolts/Fasteners
•Ensure that all hardware is fastened to correct torque as specified in this fitting instruction.
•All fasteners supplied with this product are used to achieve a specified clamp loading. If replacement is required ensure that
fasteners of the same grade and class are used.
9.
10. NOTE: Achieving correct torque is critical to proper installation and responsibility of the installer. Towbar failures attributed to
tension issues from over tightening or under tightening are not covered by Hayman Reese warranty.
11.
12. Product Labels
a. Towbar load rating sticker provided with this product shall be conspicuously located on inside rear end of the driver’s door.
b. Powertrain Control Module (PCM)/Body Control Module (BCM) upgrade warning label will be provided in towbar kit for
vehicles as required. Affix warning label in door and owner’s handbook.
WARNING:
1.
2. Do not, drill, cut, weld or otherwise modify the towbar.
3. FOR TOWING PURPOSES ONLY - This towbar is designed and tested by Hayman Reese to adhere to ADR 62/02 which provides
only for the expected load demands of towing.
Figure 1
INCORRECT
CORRECT
Place Vehicle PCM/ BCM upgrade
warning label in door AND on front
cover of owner’s service handbook
Place Load Rating
sticker inside driver’s
door here
Figure 2

TOWBAR
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PART NUMBER
03371RW
FORD ESCAPE ZH CL4
49-75 Pacific Drive Keysborough, VIC 3173
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Rev: APage 3Issue Date: 05-07-2021
TOWBAR ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
QTY
1
FORD ESCAPE WELDED ASSY
1
2
SIDE ARM ASSEMBLY, LH
1
3
SIDE ARM ASSEMBLY, RH
1
4
TRAILER BALL MOUNT
1
5
PLUG BRACKET
1
6
NUT NYLOC HEX HD M4x0.7P
2
7
WASHER PLAIN 1/2"
12
8
BOLT HEX HD M12x50x1.75P
8
9
NUT HEX HD M12x1.75P
4
10
TOWBALL 50mm
1
11
HITCH BOX COLLAR COVER
1
12
H.R STICKER
1
13
"D" SHACKLE 10mm
2
14
SMART PIN GOLD
1
15
COMPLIANCE LABEL
1
16
DOOR RATING LABEL
1
17
CAN MODULE WARNING LABEL
2
18
CAN WIRING LOOM
1

TOWBAR
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PART NUMBER
03371RW
FORD ESCAPE ZH CL4
49-75 Pacific Drive Keysborough, VIC 3173
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Email: [e-mail]
Rev: APage 4Issue Date: 05-07-2021
1. In wheel arch, remove 5 x scrivets.
Repeat for other side.
2. Peel away wheel arch skirting (2 x plastic clips) to
reveal 1 x scrivet and remove the scrivet.
Repeat for other side.
3. Open the tailgate.
4. Remove cover and remove 1 x screw securing the
taillight.
Repeat for other side

TOWBAR
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PART NUMBER
03371RW
FORD ESCAPE ZH CL4
49-75 Pacific Drive Keysborough, VIC 3173
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Rev: APage 5Issue Date: 05-07-2021
5. On the rear tailgate sill trim locate and remove the
2x scrivets.
6. Release the 2x covers on the cargo hooks to
expose the fasteners, then remove.
7. Dislodge and remove the sill trim.
8. Unclip the bottom plastic cover and peel away the
side trim to reveal the taillight harness connector.
Repeat for other side.
9. Disconnect the taillight connector and remove
taillight.
Repeat for other side.
LHS connector
RHS connector

TOWBAR
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PART NUMBER
03371RW
FORD ESCAPE ZH CL4
49-75 Pacific Drive Keysborough, VIC 3173
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Rev: APage 6Issue Date: 05-07-2021
10. Under vehicle remove 1 x scrivet and 2 x hex
screws.
Repeat for other side.
11. Under bumper remove 4 x scrivets and 4 x hex
screws.
12. Peel bumper away from the sides and remove
from vehicle.
13. Remove plastic bumper support secured with 6 x
hex screws and a centre clip.
14. Remove and discard the impact beam secured
with 4 x nuts per side.

TOWBAR
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PART NUMBER
03371RW
FORD ESCAPE ZH CL4
49-75 Pacific Drive Keysborough, VIC 3173
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Rev: APage 7Issue Date: 05-07-2021
15. Insert side arm into the chassis rail and loosely
secure the most forward (of vehicle) mounting
position with 1 x M12 bolt complete with 1 x
washer.
Ensure the that the welded-on spacer plates on
the side arms are facing outwards of the vehicle
and that the orientation of the side arm is correct.
Repeat for other side.
NOTE: An add blue tank may have to be loosened
on some models to gain access to the bolt holes
required for steps 15 and 16.
16. Position the crosstube on the side arms and
secure the most forward mounting position (of
crosstube) with 1 x M12 bolt complete with 1 x
washer and the remaining 2 positions with 1 x
M12 bolt complete with 2 x washers and 1 x nut
per bolt.
17. Position the bar and tighten all the fasteners to
the following torques:
M12 x 1.75 Gr10.9 : 109Nm
18. For the heatshield cut.
Determine the centre of the heatshield, mark off
350mm wide x 50 mm high as measured from the
bottom edge of the heatshield and cut only the
solid end lines. (Refer to image)
Fold this section backwards on itself (along the
dotted line) to prevent a sharp edge as this cut out
is to gain access to the smartpin and safety chain
shackles once the bumper is fitted.
NOTE: Check smartpin accessibility and clearance
once the bumper is refitted.
50mm
350mm

TOWBAR
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PART NUMBER
03371RW
FORD ESCAPE ZH CL4
49-75 Pacific Drive Keysborough, VIC 3173
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Rev: APage 8Issue Date: 05-07-2021
19. For Bumper cut.
Unclip a centre section of the foot sensor from its
position and move it away from the clip.
Determine the centre of the bumper, measure,
mark off and cut out a trapezium section 180/
90mm wide and 75mm long, measured from the
bottom edge of the bumper.
Both the bumper and the sensor bracket must be
cut.
Ensure to not cut through or damage the foot
swipe cable located on the inside of the bumper.
20. At an appropriate position on the bumper, mark
out and drill 2x ø5mm holes 69mm apart on
bumper skin to support plug bracket. Feed bracket
threads through drilled holes prior to reinstalling
bumper.
Be careful not to cut through or damage the foot
swipe cable located on the inside of the bumper.
90mm
75mm
180mm

TOWBAR
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PART NUMBER
03371RW
FORD ESCAPE ZH CL4
49-75 Pacific Drive Keysborough, VIC 3173
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Rev: APage 9Issue Date: 05-07-2021
IMPORTANT
Due to possible vehicle variations, always confirm any noted
vehicle colour wires with a multi-meter to ensure the correct
function is identified before soldering or scotch locking. For
vehicle wires denoted with two colours (example;
RED/GREEN) the first colour will always be the main wire
colour while the second colour is the thinner trace colour on
the wire.
21. Locate the vehicle power (1) and CAN connectors (2).
22. Remove the tape and connect the CAN connector (2)
and Power connector (1) to the mating connectors on
the patch loom (WLL90014).
23. Using an alcohol wipe, clean a suitable area of sheet
metal (3) and underside of the ECU (WLE70012) (4).
24. Connect the trailer patch 18-way connector (5) to the
ECU.
25. Apply double sided tape to the ECU (4) and secure it
to the vehicle sheet metal.
Note: Mount the ECU, ensuring the connector is
orientated downwards.
26. Above the LHS wheel arch, connect the ground wire
ring terminal (1) to the vehicle earthing point (2).

TOWBAR
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PART NUMBER
03371RW
FORD ESCAPE ZH CL4
49-75 Pacific Drive Keysborough, VIC 3173
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Rev: APage 10 Issue Date: 05-07-2021
27. Drill a 30mm grommet hole (1) in a suitable location
to enable the tail harness to be routed from the
towbar to the ECU.
Note: Remove all sharp edges and spray rust inhibitor.
28. With the rear bumper removed, secure the tail
harness (1) to the towbar.
29. Route tail harness (1) up through chassis hole to
trailer harness blue connector on wiring loom.
30. Seat the tail harness 30mm grommet (2) in the
previously drilled hole secure with cable tie
(supplied).
31. Connect the tail harness (tail length 1200mm) 8-way
connector (1) to the trailer patch 8-way mating
connector (2).
32. Secure all harness using supplied Cable Ties.
33. Refit the bumper and removed components following
steps 1 to 13 in reverse.

TOWBAR
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PART NUMBER
03371RW
FORD ESCAPE ZH CL4
49-75 Pacific Drive Keysborough, VIC 3173
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Rev: APage 11 Issue Date: 05-07-2021
34. Test the trailer patch function using a light board.
Note: ensure system is working prior to coding.
35. The next step is coding of the vehicle. Pay attention
to the “SmartCODE” instruction page.
36. Once the vehicle coding is complete test functionality
of system to ensure RPA disabled.
37. Place the fitting instructions in the glove box after
fitment.

49-75 Pacific Drive Keysborough, VIC 3173
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
PLACE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
VEHICLE’S GLOVEBOX AFTER INSTALLATION
Rev: APage 12 Issue Date: 05-07-2021
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING HAYMAN REESE.
WITH CORRECT MAINTENANCE AND CARE THIS PRODUCT WILL PROVIDE A
LIFETIME OF TROUBLE-FREE OPERATION.
TOWBAR MAINTENANCE AND CARE:
1.
Hayman Reese recommend that the towbar LUG or TBM (tow ball Mount) Pull Pin and R-clip are removed
and stored when not in use. Removal of LUG or TBM (tow ball mount) is advisable when not in use to
assist with any of the following.
•Ensure rear number plate is not obscured.
•Allow maximum available departure angle and prevent any potential interference.
•Prevent possible interference with vehicles reverse sensors or camera detecting a tow ball mount
as an obstruction during reversing.
•Removes towball mount as an obstruction for when moving around the rear of the vehicle.
2.
Hayman Reese recommends routine inspection of your towbar to ensure trouble free towing.
•Bolt security and tension should be regularly inspected and checked for correct tension. Replace
any worn or defective parts with suitable grade & class fasteners. Inspection should be requested
to coincide with vehicle major services.
3.
It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure towing and down ball weight capacities of the towing vehicle are
not exceeded.
•Towing and down ball weights allowable may differ according to model variations. Please refer to
owner’s manual or vehicle dealer to confirm exact rating for your vehicle model variant.
•It is not uncommon for the vehicle tow rating to differ from the towbar rating. When this occurs,
the lesser rating must be adhered to.
•For vehicles fitted with enhanced vehicle functions that may be altered/changed when towing i.e
Trailer sway mitigation, blind spot detection, adaptive cruise control etc. Please consult owner’s
manual to understand changes enabled when towing and after towing.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Hayman Reese Towbars are covered by a Lifetime Warranty.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are
entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably
foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to
be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
For further details please visit www.haymanreese.com.au/warranty or contact customer service on
1800 812 017 or [e-mail].

49-75 Pacific Drive Keysborough, VIC 3173
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
PLACE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
VEHICLE’S GLOVEBOX AFTER INSTALLATION
Rev: APage 13 Issue Date: 05-07-2021
HAYMAN REESE SMART PIN
Your Hayman Reese towbar is equipped with Smart Pin technology to help reduce towbar tongue rattle in most
driving conditions. Please ensure below instructions are understood and routine maintenance is carried out to
ensure best towing experience.
Regularly inspect for wear and check the tightness of the Smart Pin Nut. Follow instructions below to re-
tighten the nut as necessary when movement and noise in the tow ball mount is noted.
•Before towing, ensure R-Clip is properly installed and Smart pin nut is installed and tensioned.
Replacement parts are available from your Hayman Reese Distributor.
TOWBALL MOUNT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
STEP 1
Insert Trailer Ball Mount (TBM) (a) into towbar
hitchbox (b), aligning hole in TBM shank (c) with
hole in hitchbox (d) (Fig. 1)
STEP 2
Insert Smart Pin (e) through hole in hitchbox and
hole in TBM shank (g); ensure the locators are
inserted into the notches in the hitchbox (Fig. 2)
STEP 3
Screw Smart Pin Nut (f) onto Smart Pin (g); tighten
Smart Pin Nut until finger tight, ensuring TBM is
restrained from up and down movement.
STEP 4
Tighten Smart Pin Nut by turning nut a further
1/8th of a turn in the clockwise direction using a
24mm spanner (Fig. 4).
STEP 5
Install Smart Pin R-Clip through the hole that
provides best clearance or easiest access. (Fig. 5)
STEP 6
Install towball onto TBM and tighten to 350 Nm
using a calibrated torque wrench (Fig. 6).
Fig. 1
Fig. 4
(d)
HITCHBOX
(b)
Fig. 5
TRAILER BALL
MOUNT
(a)
(c)
Fig. 3
SMART PIN NUT
(f)
SMART PIN
(e)
Fig. 2
R-CLIP
(g)
Fig. 6

Appendix
WARNING: This vehicle requires a system setting to ensure the trailer wiring and control module
are correctly recognised. This process (referred to as ‘coding’) must be carried out to enable
correct vehicle functionality when trailer is connected. Towing features enabled by correct control
module and coding support OE functionality as set by OE manufacturer. Please read the vehicles
owner’s manual for proper operation and understanding.
Coding can be carried out using the Hayman Reese SmartCODE (HRSC) using the following steps.
Note, if HRSC is unavailable, vehicle coding can be carried out by OE manufacturer as needed.
Before you start:
•Ensure the HRSC software is up to date using the HAYMAN REESE SMARTCODE PC APP.
•Ensure the vehicle battery is fully charged
•Use of a battery support unit (BSU) is advised during the coding process.
•Ensure towbar, wiring loom and ECU are correctly installed as per Hayman Reese fitting
instructions.
1. Locate the OBD2 port under the drivers footwell on the right-hand side and plug in the HRSC.
2. Close all doors and turn the ignition on
3. Follow the directions on the screen of the HRSC
4. Once the vehicle has been coded successfully proceed to the “clear codes” tab
5. Remove disconnect HRSC from OBD2 port.
6. Check the dash to make sure there are no warning faults.
7. Check the operation of trailer lights and ensure the Reverse Park Assist (RPA) is disabled and
‘trailer on’ icon is active where available.
For technical support and further information on Hayman Reese SmartCODE tool and coding process
contact your nearest Hayman Reese stockist.
Australia: 1800 812 017
New Zealand: 0800 237 886