Stealth Hitches Installation Instructions

Compatibility

Make: HYUNDAI,Years: 2020 - 2025, Model/Trim: PALISADE (EXCEPT XRT)

Make: KIA, Years: 2020 - 2024, Model/Trim: TELLURIDE

Compatible with Tow Kit: SHT25031, SHT25031A & SHT25067A

2" Rack Receiver Maximum Payload: 600 LBS

Maximum Tow Rating: 6000 LBS

Maximum Tongue Weight: 600 LBS

Under Vehicle Trimming: Heat Shield: NO, Fascia: NO, Gravel Guard Trimming: NO. No welding, metal drilling or visible trimming required.

Parts Supplied with Rack Receiver Kit

• Latch Block & Keys
• (2) Bolts 5/8"-11 x 5"
• (2) 5/8" Nylock Nuts
• (4) Bolts 1/2"-13 x 4 1/2"
• (8) 1/2" Flat Washers
• (4) 1/2" Nylock Nuts
• (4) M10 1.25 x 40mm Bolts (Fine Thread)
• (4) M10 Lock Washers
• (4) M10 Flat Washers
• (8) 3/8" x 1-1/4" Cap Screw
• (8) 3/8" Flange Nuts
• 2" Rack Receiver

Tools Required

• 3/4", 9/16", & 15/16" Open End Wrench
• 14mm, 17mm, 21mm, 3/4", 9/16" & 15/16" Sockets
• Ratchet
• Torque Wrench
• Pry Bar
• Safety Glasses
• Flashlight
• 90 Degree Pick
• Wire Brush
• Ratchet Strap
• Flathead Screwdriver

Additional Parts for Tow Kit

• Ball Mount 5" Rise, Long
• Chain Hooks
• 2" Ball
• Wiring Kit Box

Additional Tools for Tow Kit

• Stripper/Crimping Tool
• Phillips Head Screwdriver
• Drill & 3/8" Bit
• Pliers
• 10mm & 12mm Sockets
• Multimeter
• Plastic Pry Tools
• 5/16" Nut Driver Bit (Passive Only)
• Cutting Tool (2023+ Palisade Only)
• Silicone (2023+ Palisade Only)

Installation Steps - Rack Receiver Kit

Rack Receiver Installation: Use Steps 1-9, 56-58.

Palisade Active Tow Kit Installation (SHT25031A): Use Steps 1-26, 53-58.

Telluride Active Tow Kit Installation (SHT25067A): Use Steps 1-9, 27-46, 53-58.

Passive Tow Kit Installation (SHT25031): Use Steps 1-9, 47-58.

Step 1: Gain Access to Mounting Area

Inside the rear cargo area, lift the rear floor panel to access the spare tire lowering nut. Use a spare tire lever or 21mm socket to lower the spare tire. Remove the spare tire (refer to vehicle owner's manual if needed). Under the rear of the vehicle, locate the driver side gravel guard. Loosen (2) nuts and remove (3) plastic rivets holding the gravel guard.

Step 2: Gain Access to Mounting Area Continued

Attach a ratchet strap under the vehicle to support the exhaust. Use a pry bar to disconnect the top of the rubber isolators from the (3) brackets above the exhaust. Lower the exhaust using the ratchet strap. Note: Spray lubricant on connection points for easier removal.

Step 3: Locate and Examine Threaded Holes

On each side of the vehicle, locate the (2) threaded holes on the underside of the chassis beam. Clean these holes with a wire brush if necessary. Screw in the (4) supplied M10-1.25 bolts to confirm they are clean and have no obstructions. Remove the bolts.

Step 4: Install Stealth Hitch Frame

Assemble the three hitch frame pieces using (8) 3/8" x 1-1/4" cap screws and (8) 3/8" flange nuts. Torque the 8 bolted connections to 45 ft.-lbs.

Step 5: Install Stealth Hitch Frame Continued

Lift the Stealth hitch frame under the vehicle and align the top holes with the vehicle chassis holes. Insert supplied 1/2" x 4-1/2" bolts and flat washers from the inside to hold the hitch frame. Align the (4) holes on the bottom of the hitch frame with the threaded holes on the underside of the chassis beams. Insert (4) M10 bolts, lock washers, and flat washers. Add 1/2" washers and nuts to the (4) 1/2" bolts inserted from the side. Tighten and torque the (4) M10 bolts to 45 ft.-lbs. Tighten and torque the (4) 1/2" bolts to 100 ft.-lbs.

Step 6: Mount Latch Block

Rack Receiver Kit: Install the latch block with (2) 5/8″-11 x 5" bolts and (2) 5/8″ nylock nuts. Tighten each bolt to 150 ft.-lbs.

Tow Kit: Retrieve C-bracket from wiring harness kit box. Install the latch block, (2) chain hooks, and C-bracket with (2) 5/8"-11 x 5" bolts and (2) 5/8" nylock nuts. Tighten each bolt to 150 ft.-lbs. Note: Keys are packaged within the latch block; remove keys and store in a safe location.

Installation Steps - Palisade Active Wiring Kit

Step 10: Locate Wiring Kit Box

Review the contents of the wiring kit box against the provided list to check for missing components. The active wiring kit uses a control module to manage trailer lighting functions, connecting to the vehicle via an included wire harness. The harness has an "input" side for receiving signals from the vehicle's electronics and an "output" side delivering information to the 7-way plug. The control module connects to the vehicle as outlined in the following steps. Notice: Do not allow the electrical system to become disconnected from power or ground, as this may interrupt electrical systems.

Step 11: Remove Cargo Area Components

In the rear cargo area, locate and open (5) plastic caps. Use a 10mm socket to remove the (5) screws under the caps. Lift up and remove the cargo area luggage bin. Lift up and remove the rear threshold.

Step 12: Access Rear Side Panel

Locate the cargo hook on the driver side panel of the rear cargo area. Use a 90 degree pick tool to uncover the Phillips screw in the hook. Remove the screw and the (2) screws securing the bottom of the cargo area side panel. Use a plastic pry tool to dislodge the plastic cover on the top rear column of the cargo compartment. Locate and remove the screw uncovered by the cover. Use a plastic pry tool to dislodge the panel held by the removed screw to access the area behind the taillights.

Step 13: Prepare Grommet for Harness

Locate the grommet on the bottom of the cargo area floor. Pull the grommet out. Drill a 3/8" hole in the grommet. Cut a slit from the hole to the grommet edge. Note: Do not damage any existing vehicle harness wires while drilling and cutting.

Step 14: Identify and Route Harness Components

Retrieve the OEM wiring harness. Identify harness components using the diagram. Locate the output wiring harness. Pass the (3) plugs and eyelet up through the grommet hole into the cargo area. Seat the grommet back in place and seal with silicon if necessary.

Step 15: Remove and Replace Fuses

Locate the input wiring harness. Remove the 25 Amp and 20 Amp fuses. Note: Mark fuse holders to identify and replace fuses correctly.

Step 16: Connect Input Harness to Vehicle

On the driver side of the cargo area, locate the 8-pin connector on the factory vehicle harness near the grommet. Remove tape covering the connector. Plug the 8-pin input harness plug into the vehicle connector.

Step 17: Connect 1-Pin Connectors

Locate the 1-pin Aux power and 1-pin E-brake power connectors on the input harness. Plug the two connectors into the vehicle harness. Check that they are locked together.

Step 18: Attach Bracket to Control Module

Retrieve the control module and bracket. Slide the bracket into the back of the control module until it clicks into place.

Step 19: Connect Remaining Connectors to Control Module

Connect the (3) remaining input and output connectors to the control module. Each plug will lock in place when correctly connected.

Step 20: Secure Control Module Bracket

Locate the indicated stud on the driver side of the cargo compartment. Attach the control module and bracket to the stud using the M6 flange nut.

Step 21: Secure Ground Wire

Locate the ground stud on the rear of the driver side cargo compartment. Use a socket to secure the ground ring to the stud.

Step 22: Skip to Step 53

Skip to Step 53 to continue installation.

Installation Steps - Telluride Active Wiring Kit

Step 27: Locate Wiring Kit Box

Review the contents of the wiring kit box against the provided list. The active wiring kit uses a control module to manage trailer lighting functions, connecting to the vehicle via an included wire harness. The harness has an "input" side for receiving signals from the vehicle's electronics and an "output" side delivering information to the 7-way plug. The control module connects to the vehicle as outlined in the following steps. Notice: Do not allow the electrical system to become disconnected from power or ground, as this may interrupt electrical systems.

Step 28: Remove Luggage Board

In the rear cargo area, lift up and remove the luggage board.

Step 29: Remove Seat Plastic Cover Rivet

Locate the 3rd row seat plastic cover. Use a 90 degree pick tool to remove (1) rivet from the cover.

Step 30: Remove Seat Plastic Cover

Pull up on the plastic cover to disengage and release the plastic rivets holding the cover down. Remove the 3rd row seat cover from the cargo compartment.

Step 31: Remove Storage Cover and Tools

Locate and remove the driver side cargo area storage cover. Remove the spare tire tool and jack from the driver side storage area.

Step 32: Remove Plastic Nuts and Foam Piece

On the bottom of the driver side storage area, use a flathead screwdriver to remove (2) plastic nuts. Remove the foam piece on the bottom of the storage area.

Step 33: Remove Grommet

On the bottom of the driver side cargo area, locate and remove the indicated rubber grommet. Discard the grommet.

Step 34: Identify Harness Components

Retrieve the OEM wiring harness from the wiring kit box. Use the diagram to identify the harness components.

Step 35: Route Output Harness

Locate the output wiring harness. Pass the (3) plugs and eyelet up from the bottom of the vehicle through the grommet hole and into the cargo area. Seat the harness grommet into the grommet hole.

Step 36: Remove and Replace Fuses

Locate the input wiring harness. Remove the 25 Amp and 20 Amp fuses. Note: Mark fuse holders to identify and replace fuses correctly.

Step 37: Connect Input Harness to Vehicle

Inside the driver side storage area, locate the 8-pin connector on the factory vehicle harness near the grommet. Remove tape covering the connector. Plug the 8-pin input harness plug into the vehicle connector.

Step 38: Connect 1-Pin Connectors

Locate the 1-pin Aux power and 1-pin E-brake power connectors on the input harness. Plug the two connectors into the vehicle harness. Check that they are locked together.

Step 39: Attach Grounding Eyelet (Option 1)

Check for a threaded hole in the storage area. If present, use a 10mm socket to attach the ground ring with the provided M6 bolt. If the threaded hole is not present, skip this step and proceed to Step 44.

Step 40: Remove Threshold

In the rear cargo area, lift up on the threshold to remove it.

Step 41: Remove Threshold Screw

Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove (1) screw on the driver side edge of where the threshold was removed.

Step 42: Open Plastic Side Panel

Use a plastic pry tool to partially open up the plastic side panel above where the screw was removed. Pull the panel open enough that the grounding screw is uncovered.

Step 43: Attach Grounding Eyelet (Option 2)

Route the grounding eyelet from the output harness to the indicated screw. Use a 12mm socket to attach the ground eyelet to the screw. Replace the plastic side panel and threshold.

Step 44: Connect Remaining Connectors to Control Module

Connect the (3) remaining input and output connectors to the control module. Each plug will lock in place when correctly connected.

Step 45: Replace Fuses, Foam Piece, and Nuts

Replace the 25 Amp and 20 Amp fuses into the input harness. Replace the foam piece that was removed from the driver side storage area. Use a flathead screwdriver to replace the two plastic nuts.

Step 46: Secure Control Module

Retrieve the adhesive foam strip. Use the foam tape to secure the control module between the metal side of the driver side storage and the foam piece. Replace the jack, spare tire tools, and storage area cover.

Step 47: Skip to Step 53

Skip to Step 53 to continue installation.

Installation Steps - Passive Wiring Kit

Step 47: Locate Wiring Kit Box

Review the contents of the wiring kit box against the provided list. The passive wiring kit uses a control module to manage trailer lighting functions, connecting to the vehicle via an included wire harness. The harness has an "input" side for receiving signals from the vehicle's electronics and an "output" side delivering information to the 7-way plug. The control module connects to the vehicle as outlined in the following steps. Notice: Do not allow the electrical system to become disconnected from power or ground, as this may interrupt electrical systems.

Step 48: Locate Factory Trailer Wire Harness Plug

Locate the factory trailer wire harness plug under the driver side rear of the vehicle. Remove the tape connecting the plug to the rest of the harness. Remove the protective cap from the plug.

Step 49: Connect Harness to Factory Plug

Retrieve the control module and wires from the wiring kit box. Plug the harness into the factory trailer wire harness plug. Use cable ties to secure wiring.

Step 50: Mount Control Module

Use the supplied self-tapping screw to mount the control module to the bottom edge of the vehicle. Notice: Ensure the control module is mounted so that the epoxy side faces toward the ground to prevent water buildup.

Step 51: Wire 7-Way Plug Housing

Locate the 7-way housing. Use a screwdriver to loosen (2) screws. Remove the 7-way round terminal block. Place the mounting bracket onto the 7-way housing. Use a screwdriver to loosen the set screw at the bottom of the 7-way housing. Route output side wires of the wiring harness through the 7-way housing.

Step 52: Connect Wires to 7-Way Receptacle

Locate the slot keyway. Starting from the keyway going clockwise, attach the wires as follows: Blue (Electric Brake), Green (Right Turn), Black (Power), Brown (Marker Light), Yellow (Left Turn), White (Ground), Purple (Reverse). Notice: Markings on the receptacle may not match the correct wire configuration. Please disregard and follow the instruction above.

Step 53: Test 7-Way Harness Wiring

Passive Harness: Put the 7-way receptacle back together. Test the wiring to ensure everything is connected properly and in working order.

Active Harness: Replace the two fuses removed from the input harness. Use a multimeter to test the 7-way receptacle:

• Connect the multimeter negative probe to the ground blade.
• Connect the positive probe to the power blade and check for 12 volts.
• Move the positive probe to the left turn blade and check for 12 volts when the vehicle left turn blinker is active (should pulse).
• Move the positive probe to the right turn blade and check for 12 volts when the vehicle right turn blinker is active (should pulse).
• Move the positive probe to the marker/taillights and check for 12 volts constant with vehicle lights on.
• With the brake depressed, move the positive probe to the left turn blade (should see 12 volts constant). Move the probe to the right turn blade (should also see 12 volts constant).

Step 54: Attach 7-Way Bracket

Attach the mounting bracket and 7-way housing to the Stealth hitch frame. Secure harness to Stealth hitch frame with cable ties.

Step 55: Secure Wiring and Reassemble Components

Secure all wires and wiring components using the remaining cable ties so that they are not loose and not visible once the vehicle is reassembled.

Palisade Active Harness: Replace the floor panel, side panels, and the grommet in the cargo compartment (see Steps 11-17).

Telluride Active Harness: Replace the driver side cargo area storage cover, 3rd row seat plastic cover, and the luggage board (see Steps 40-42).

Reinstall Vehicle Components

Step 56: Reattach Exhaust and Spare Tire

Reattach the exhaust and spare tire. Refer to Steps 1-4. The image shows the finished install from underneath the vehicle.

Final Vehicle Examination

Step 57: Examine Body Panels and Test Electronics

Examine the body panels to ensure they are in a pre-installation condition. Test the electronic functions of the vehicle and correct any inconsistencies.

Step 58: Ensure Hitch Components Work Properly

Verify that the lock works correctly: Push in the safety lock on the latch block, then unlock with the key. The lock should slide back out with the key when unlocked.

Verify that each accessory can be installed correctly. Use the following steps to install and remove each accessory:

1. Prepare latching mechanism. Turn handle clockwise if needed.
2. Firmly insert “post” of accessory into latch block until handle releases, indicating that the accessory is latched.
3. Push in the safety locking pin until it fully engages. The locking pin prevents the handle from turning when pushed in and confirms that the block is securely latched onto the accessory. The safety locking pin will not depress if the accessory is not fully latched.
4. Use key to release safety locking pin.
5. While holding on to the accessory, rotate handle clockwise to release and remove the accessory.

Verify that no part of the accessories come into contact with the body of the vehicle.

Product Use and Maintenance

Notice: If the hitch is being installed by a professional, the installer is responsible for training the end user in the use and maintenance of the product.

Accessory Installation Procedure:

1. Prepare latching mechanism. Turn handle clockwise if needed.
2. Firmly insert “post” of accessory into latch block until handle spins counter-clockwise, indicating that the accessory is latched.
3. Always depress the safety locking pin and check that it has fully engaged. Never use any accessory with the safety lock disengaged. A fully engaged safety locking pin is confirmation that the accessory is properly latched into the latch block.

Product Usage Guidelines:

• Never use the rack receiver for towing. The rack receiver accessory is only to be used with payload carrying products, such as bike racks or luggage racks.
• Before each use, give the post of the accessory a light coating of lithium based grease.
• Before each use, inspect the hitch to ensure that all bolted connections are secure and that no cracks or damage are present. Do not tow with the hitch if cracks or damage outside of normal wear is found.
• Remove the Stealth accessories from the latch block after each use. Do not leave accessories plugged in for extended periods of time.