Jeep Cherokee

 Service Manual

Frame » Removal and installation
Trailer hitch

REMOVAL

(1) If necessary, remove the trailer tow wire harness connector from the hitch (Fig. 4).

(2) Support the hitch.

(3) Remove the bolts that attach the trailer hitch to the frame sills and reinforcement brackets (Fig. 5).

(4) If equipped, remove the fuel tank skid plate.

NOTE: The reinforcement brackets are held on the frame sills with two blind rivets.

INSTALLATION

(1) Install frame reinforcement brackets, if removed.

Slide the brackets through the vehicle rear sill openings and attach to the frame sills with blind rivets.

(2) Using an adequate lifting device, position hitch at the proper location for installation on vehicle and support it.

(3) If equipped, position fuel tank skid plate on vehicle frame sills.

Fig. 4 Trailer Hitch Harness Connector

1 - CONNECTOR
2 - TRAILER HITCH

Fig. 5 Trailer Hitch

1 - TRAILER HITCH
2 - BLIND RIVET
3 - RIVET HOLES
4 - REINFORCEMENT

(4) Loosely install the bolts to attach the trailer hitch (and the skid plate) to frame sills and reinforcement brackets.

(5) Tighten all bolts/nuts to 74 N·m (55 ft. lbs.) torque.

(6) Remove the lift/support.

(7) If removed, attach the trailer wire harness connector to the hitch.

Front skid plate

Transfer case skid plate

Fuel tank skid plate

Trailer hitch