Westin 65-1535 User manual

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AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS,
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CLASS III RECIEVER HITCH
APPLICATION:
2015-2016 Chevrolet Colorado
2015-2016 GMC Canyon
PART NUMBER:
65-1535
PROCEDURE
1. Remove contents from box, verify if all parts listed are present and free from damage.
Carefully read and understand all instructions before attempting installation.
Failure to identify damage before installation could lead to a rejection of any claim.
2. Lower the spare tire using the vehicle service tools located in the cab of the truck. Remove the center bracket by removing
(4) factory bolts with a 13mm socket. Raise spare tire back into position. See Fig. 1 &2.
3. Support the bumper with the two jack stands. Remove (8) factory bolts securing the factory cross member/hitch to the
frame rail with a 21mm socket. Set the (8) factory bolts aside for reuse during the hitch assembly installation. (Note: The
bumper shares the same mounting points and should be supported from underneath with the two jacks.) See Fig. 3.
Main Hitch Assembly
ITEM QUANTITY DESCRIPTION TOOLS NEEDED
11HITCH ASSEMBLY 13MM SOCKET
21MM SOCKET
(2) JACK STANDS
9” SOCKET EXT.
RATCHET
TORQUE WRENCH
ANTI-SEIZE LUBRICANT MUST BE USED ON ALL STAINLESS STEEL FASTENERS TO PREVENT THREAD DAMAGE AND GALLING

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4. Carefully remove the factory cross member/hitch from vehicle making sure that all wirings clears. See Fig. 3.
5. Locate the Hitch Assembly (Item 1) and with assistance align the hitch with the 4 factory threaded holes. Loosely secure
the hitch using the (4) factory bolts. Secure the bumper with the factory bolts. See Fig. 4.
6. Align and adjust the Hitch Assembly as needed, then fully tighten all hardware at this time. Torque all M14 fasteners to
126 ft-lbs.
Fig. 4 Passenger side shown
Loosely secure the Hitch Assembly with the factory bolts
Secure the bumper
with the factory bolts
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
REGULAR WAXING IS RECOMMENDED. DO NOT USE ANY TYPE OF POLISH OR WAX THAT MAY CONTAIN ABRASIVES.
STAINLESS STEEL PRODUCTS CAN BE CLEANED WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER. STAINLESS STEEL POLISH SHOULD BE USED TO POLISH SMALL SCRATCHES.
GLOSS BLACK FINISHES SHOULD BE CLEANED WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER.
INSTALLATION COMPLETE
Fig. 1
Lower spare tire
Fig. 2 Remove center bracket
Remove (4) bolts
Fig. 3
Remove factory Cross member/ hitch
Remove (4) factory bolts each side
Refer to Fig. 4