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meancj7
02-27-2012, 07:23 PM
Anyone out there still have the installation instructions from installing there hitch. I have made the mistake of losing mine while going to get the 1 5/16" step drill set.nojokeSeemed to be pretty simple job but now I don't have the torques and need info on finding the wiring hookup. Alot of people throw this stuff away but I keep this stuff and hope someone else did too. No dealer help yet so am trying the truly experienced spyderlovers on this site. PM me if you might have these, bought the kit last week.:banghead::banghead::banghead:

kevorama
02-27-2012, 09:08 PM
INSTRUCTIONS


1- Install hitch ball using Loctite 271 (red) on bolt threads, tighten to specs.
2- Install the mud guard using the provided rivets. (4)
3- Open top and side storage compartment covers.
4- Remove 2 screws on top of each side storage compartment.
5- Remove 4 screws on the rear of top storage compartment.
6- Remove 3 screws on the upper portion of rear fender, remove fender.
7- Detach gas shock retaining each side cover.
8- Remove 2 screws on the rear of each side storage compartment.
9-Disconnect license plate light connector.
10-Remove screws securing the tail light/brake light on the left side.
11- Unplug tail light/brake light connector.
12- Remove the LH inner fender.
13- From the inside of the top storage compartment, remove screws securing the left speaker.
14- Open seat and detach gas shock.
15- Remove retaining screws from battery access panel, remove panel.
16- Disconnect the passenger heated grip switch, the audio input jack (on so equipped models) and the pillion rider switch (PRS).
17- Remove screws securing LH passenger's handhold.
18- From the rear of vehicle, slide both connectors of (trailer) connection module between the LH side compartment and under tail cover.
19- Under seat, disconnect the rear lights connector.
20- Connect the (trailer) connection module connectors between previously disconnected connectors.
21- Reinstall handhold screws, before tightening to specs, make sure of having a minimum of 15" of harness between (trailer) connection module and under tail cover.
22- Reinstall all removed parts except the rear fender.
23- To install the (trailer) connection module, three holes must be drilled in the rear fender. Using a step drill, drill one hole 7/32" and one hole 1-5/16". Note: At the bottom of rear fender, on the left side, three marks indicate where to drill holes.
24- Install both spring nuts on 9trailer0 connection module.
25- Remove the (trailer) connection module protective cap.
26-Install the (trailer) connection module in fender. Place wiring harness toward the rear wheel.
27- Reinstall the protective cap, install the locking tie through the cap slot. Make sure to position the locking tie as shown in pic.
28- Secure the (trailer) connection module using supplied torx screws, secure the locking tie with the external screw.
29- Finger tight (trailer) connection module screws. Install rear fender on vehicle, finger tight all retaining screws.
30- Clean both ends of the swing arm, apply a thin layer of grease on the inner face of the hitch mounting plates. Not: To avoid problems during hitch installation, the original strap tensioners MUST be installed on the vehicle. Billet parts are not recommended.
31-Remove and discard the cotter pin installed on the RH end of rear wheel shaft. Slide hitch on vehicle swing arm until the hitch mounting plates holes are aligned with the center of the rear wheel shaft.
32- Note: Pay attention to the brake hose and the sensor wire on the right side of the vehicle. In case of the hose or wire is damaged during hitch installation, hose or wire must be changed before using vehicle.
33- Install the supplied flat washer on the retaining shaft and insert the shaft through the LH hitch mounting plate hole. Note; A plastic mallet may be used to insert the shaft. Gently hit the shaft to avoid damaging the shaft threads on the RH hitch mounting plate.
34- When shaft threads are visible, install the last supplied flat washer and the supplied castellated nut. Tighten the nut to specified specs.
35- Install cotter pin to lock the castellated nut.



The instructions will more clear when using the installation pics, but as you can see, installation of the harness is where most of the installation time will be consumed.

CyncySpyder
02-27-2012, 09:09 PM
But I'm sure if you do an advanced search here on SpyderLovers for HITCH INSTALL MANUAL so,ething should come up for you, or someone that DOES KNOW will chime in soon :thumbup:

CyncySpyder
02-27-2012, 09:11 PM
:yes:See what I mean, I LOVE this site :yes:

SpydherLuv
02-27-2012, 09:22 PM
I still have the original instructions and can either scan and email them to you, or copy and send via snail mail. PM me if you want me to send.