Installation Guide

INSTALLED HITCH
GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH: LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT.
***DO NOT EXCEED VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY.***
WARNING: ALL NON-TRAILER LOADS APPLIED TO THIS PRODUCT MUST BE SUPPORTED BY 18050 STABILIZING STRAPS.
** FAILURE TO PROPERLY SUPPORT NON-TRAILER LOADS WILL VOID PRODUCT WARRANTY**
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HITCH WEIGHT: LBS.
INSTALL TIME
PROFESSIONAL: MINUTES
NOVICE (DIY): MINUTES
INSTALL NOTES:
INSTALLATION STEPS
PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS RECEIVER HITCH TO ENSURE THAT ALL FASTENERS
ARE TIGHT AND THAT ALL STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS ARE SOUND.
CURT Manufacturing LLC., warrants this product to be free of defects in material and/or workmanship at the time of retail purchase by the original purchaser.
If the product is found to be defective, CURT Manufacturing LLC., may repair or replace the product, at their option, when the product is returned, prepaid,
with proof of purchase. Alteration to, misuse of, or improper installation of this product voids the warranty. CURT Manufacturing LLC.'s liability is limited to
repair or replacement of products found to be defective, and specifically excludes liability for incidental or consequential loss or damage.
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Parts List
DESCRIPTION
PART NUMBER
QTY
ITEM
U-BOLT3_8 - 16 x 1.00 x 1.8811
CARRIAGE BOLT7/16-14 x 112
CARRIAGE BOLT7/16-14 x 1 1/213
7/16" FISHWIRE7_16 FISHWIRE24
HEX FLANGE NUT7/16-142
5
.250 x .88 x 2.25" SQUARE HOLE SPACERCM-SP2
26
.250 x 1.50 x 1.50" ROUND HOLE SPACERCM-SP22
17
HEX FLANGE NUT
HFN381628
DRIVER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
3
6
1
4
8
7
UNDERBODY PANEL
TOW LOOP
HEAT SHIELD
MUFFLER
PASSENGER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
EXISTING ACCESS HOLE
(BOTH SIDES)
1. Lower the exhaust by removing the (2) rear-most rubber isolators from the muffler. See Rubber Isolator Removal Diagram
2. On the driver side, reverse fishwire a 7/16-14 x 1 1/2" carriage bolt and SP2 spacer through the existing hole.
On the passenger side, reverse fishwire a 7/16-14 x 1" carriage bolt and SP2 spacer through the existing hole.
Note
: The longer carriage bolt must be installed on the driver side. Leave fishwires attached to prevent loss
of hardware inside of frame rail. See Reverse Fishwire Technique Diagram
3. Insert the 3/8" U-bolt through the tow loop, as shown.
4. Raise hitch into position and loosely secure to the U-bolt using 3/8" flange nuts. Place the SP22 spacer on top of the
driver side plate and secure hitch to the frame rails using 7/16" flange nuts.
5. Torque all 7/16" hardware to 70 ft-lbs.
Torque all 3/8" hardware to 45 ft-lbs.
6. Raise and secure exhaust back into position. The hangers on the muffler may need to be bent slightly for clearance.
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NOTE: THE SP22 SPACER WILL
BE SANDWICHED BETWEEN THE
BOTTOM OF THE FRAME RAIL
AND THE DRIVER SIDE PLATE.
DRIVER SIDE ONLY!
NOTE: THE LONGER CARRIAGE
BOLT MUST
BE INSTALLED
ON THE DRIVER SIDE
DESIGNED FOR USE WITH
BALL MOUNT 45521
EURO MOUNT
OPTION AVAILABLE
45571 (1 7/8" BALL)
45572 (2" BALL)
- NO DRILLING
- FISHWIRE HARDWARE
- LOWER EXHAUST
TOOLS REQUIRED
RATCHET
TORQUE WRENCH
6" EXTENSION
9/16" SOCKET
11/16" SOCKET
SAFETY GLASSES
DRIVER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
UNDERBODY PANEL
PASSENGER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
MUFFLER
HEAT SHIELD
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