Installation Instructions for 2020-Current Subaru Outback Wagon and Legacy Sedan

Part Numbers:

• 76332
• 84332
• CQT76332

Installation Time:

• Approximately 40 minutes for professional installers.

Tools Required:

• Ratchet Torque Wrench
• Safety Glasses
• Sockets: 11/16”, 10 mm
• Socket Extension
• Exhaust Removal Pliers
• Tin Snips
• Tape Measure
• Marker
• Flat Head Screwdriver
• Ratchet Strap or Bungee Cord
• Soapy Water

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Lower Muffler:

   • Use an exhaust hanger removal tool to lower the muffler by removing two (2) rubber hangers from the muffler and one (1) rubber hanger near the rear differential.
   • Spray lubricant to ease removal.
   • For dual exhaust systems, repeat on both sides.
   • Support the exhaust system using a ratchet strap or bungee cord.

2. Remove Heat Shield:

   • Use a 10 mm socket to remove four (4) bolts holding the heat shield to the vehicle.
   • Retain bolts for reinstallation.
   • For dual exhaust systems, repeat on both sides.

3. Remove Rubber Plugs:

   • Use a flat-head screwdriver to remove three (3) rubber plugs from the forward holes in the frame.

4. Trim Heat Shield:

   • Use tin snips or a hole saw to trim the heat shield to clear the rear carriage bolt and washer attachment area.

5. Install Fasteners:

   • Feed the coiled end of a pull wire through the first attachment hole and out the forward-most access hole in the frame.
   • Attach a 7/16” carriage bolt and special washer (item 3) to the pull wire and pull the fasteners into position. Repeat for both sides.
   • Using the same process, install a 7/16” carriage bolt and a 1/4” x 7/8” x 3” spacer block (item 2) through the access hole into the forward attachment hole.

6. Install Flat Washers:

   • Tape two (2) 1/2” flat washers (item 6) around the rearmost carriage bolts on the frame's bottom (one per side).

7. Install Hitch:

   • Raise the hitch into position, ensuring fasteners are not pushed back into the frame.
   • Loosely install 7/16” conical toothed washers (teeth side against hitch) and 7/16”-14 hex nuts onto the carriage bolts (four places).
   • Ensure the flat washers sit flush against the frame bottom.

8. Tighten Fasteners:

   • Tighten all 7/16-14 Gr5 fasteners to 50 Lb.-Ft. (68 N*M) using a torque wrench.

9. Reinstall Heat Shield:

   • Use the retained bolts to reinstall the heat shield(s).

10. Reattach Muffler:

    • Raise the muffler back into position and reattach all removed rubber hangers.

Hardware List:

• (4) Carriage Bolts: 7/16-14 x 1.50 Gr5
• (2) Spacer Blocks: 1/4” x 7/8” x 3” (Part No. HE-2370-000)
• (2) Special Washers: .109” x 0.88” x 2.00” (Part No. 1204)
• (4) Conical Washers: 7/16” (Part No. 01292007)
• (4) Hex Nuts: 7/16-14 Gr2
• (2) Flat Washers: 1/2”
• (4) Pull Wires: 7/16 (Part No. 5481)

Safety Notes:

• Regularly check fasteners and hitch components to ensure proper tightening.
• If the hitch is removed, plug all holes in the trunk pan or other body panels to prevent water or exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle.
• Replace any damaged hitch or ball.
• Always wear s

Installation Instructions for Vehicle Models (2020-Present)

Part Numbers:

• 76332
• 84332
• CQT76332

Installation Time:

• Approximately 40 minutes for professional installers.

Tools Required:

• Ratchet Torque Wrench
• Safety Glasses
• Sockets: 11/16”, 10 mm
• Socket Extension
• Exhaust Removal Pliers
• Tin Snips
• Tape Measure
• Marker
• Flat Head Screwdriver
• Ratchet Strap or Bungee Cord
• Soapy Water

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Lower Muffler:

   • Use an exhaust hanger removal tool to lower the muffler by removing two (2) rubber hangers from the muffler and one (1) rubber hanger near the rear differential.
   • Spray lubricant to ease removal.
   • For dual exhaust systems, repeat on both sides.
   • Support the exhaust system using a ratchet strap or bungee cord.

2. Remove Heat Shield:

   • Use a 10 mm socket to remove four (4) bolts holding the heat shield to the vehicle.
   • Retain bolts for reinstallation.
   • For dual exhaust systems, repeat on both sides.

3. Remove Rubber Plugs:

   • Use a flat-head screwdriver to remove three (3) rubber plugs from the forward holes in the frame.

4. Trim Heat Shield:

   • Use tin snips or a hole saw to trim the heat shield to clear the rear carriage bolt and washer attachment area.

5. Install Fasteners:

   • Feed the coiled end of a pull wire through the first attachment hole and out the forward-most access hole in the frame.
   • Attach a 7/16” carriage bolt and special washer (item 3) to the pull wire and pull the fasteners into position. Repeat for both sides.
   • Using the same process, install a 7/16” carriage bolt and a 1/4” x 7/8” x 3” spacer block (item 2) through the access hole into the forward attachment hole.

6. Install Flat Washers:

   • Tape two (2) 1/2” flat washers (item 6) around the rearmost carriage bolts on the frame's bottom (one per side).

7. Install Hitch:

   • Raise the hitch into position, ensuring fasteners are not pushed back into the frame.
   • Loosely install 7/16” conical toothed washers (teeth side against hitch) and 7/16”-14 hex nuts onto the carriage bolts (four places).
   • Ensure the flat washers sit flush against the frame bottom.

8. Tighten Fasteners:

   • Tighten all 7/16-14 Gr5 fasteners to 50 Lb.-Ft. (68 N*M) using a torque wrench.

9. Reinstall Heat Shield:

   • Use the retained bolts to reinstall the heat shield(s).

10. Reattach Muffler:

    • Raise the muffler back into position and reattach all removed rubber hangers.

Hardware List:

• (4) Carriage Bolts: 7/16-14 x 1.50 Gr5
• (2) Spacer Blocks: 1/4” x 7/8” x 3” (Part No. HE-2370-000)
• (2) Special Washers: .109” x 0.88” x 2.00” (Part No. 1204)
• (4) Conical Washers: 7/16” (Part No. 01292007)
• (4) Hex Nuts: 7/16-14 Gr2
• (2) Flat Washers: 1/2”
• (4) Pull Wires: 7/16 (Part No. 5481)

Safety Notes:

• Regularly check fasteners and hitch components to ensure proper tightening.
• If the hitch is removed, plug all holes in the trunk pan or other body panels to prevent water or exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle.
• Replace any damaged hitch or ball.
• Always wear safety glasses and follow safety precautions when working beneath the vehicle.
• Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch.

Specifications:

• Weight Carrying Capacity: 6,000 lbs (2,724 kg) trailer weight, 900 lbs (409 kg) tongue weight.
• Weight Distributing Capacity: Not applicable.
• Product complies with V.E.S.C. Regulation V-5 and SAE J684.

Attention: This is a summary of the installation procedure. For complete installation instructions, including diagrams and detailed information from the manufacturer, please download the full installation PDF.

Warranty Information:

• Duration: 1-year limited warranty from the date of purchase.
• Coverage: Covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use conditions.

For complete warranty instructions, please download the full installation PDF.

Technical Support:

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