Installation Guide

Parts List
DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBERQTYITEM
HEX FLANGE NUT7/16-1441
HEX FLANGE NUTHFN381622
U-BOLT3_8 - 16 x 1.00 x 1.8813
CARRIAGE BOLT7/16-14 x 1 1/444
.250 x .88 x 2.25" SQUARE HOLE SPACERCM-SP245
7/16" FISHWIRE7_16 FISHWIRE46
GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH: LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT.
WARNING: ALL NON-TRAILER LOADS APPLIED TO THIS PRODUCT MUST BE SUPPORTED BY 18050 STABILIZING STRAPS.
WARNING:
** FAILURE TO PROPERLY SUPPORT NON-TRAILER LOADS WILL VOID PRODUCT WARRANTY **
WARNING: *** DO NOT EXCEED VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY ***
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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.
This product complies with safety specifications and requirements for connecting devices and towing systems of the state of New York, V.E.S.C.Regulation V-5 and SAE J684.
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-NO DRILLING REQUIRED
-HEAT SHIELD TRIMMING REQUIRED
-FISHWIRE HARDWARE
1. Lower exhaust by removing four rubber exhaust isolators. See RUBBER ISOLATOR REMOVAL DIAGRAM below.
2. Remove heat shield by removing (2) bolts per shield.
3. Fishwire 7/16" carriage bolts with SP2 spacers into position through the access holes in both frame rails as shown. Leave
fishwire attached. See FISHWIRE TECHNIQUE DIAGRAM.
4. Insert 3/8" U-Bolt through tow hook.
5. Raise hitch into position. Secure to U-bolt with 3/8" hex flange nuts. Remove fishwires and attach 7/16" hex nuts
to carriage bolts.
6. Torque 3/8" fasteners to 43 lb-ft and all 7/16" fasteners to 69 lb-ft.
7. Trim heat shields around hitch and reinstall as shown in the diagram above.
8. Raise exhaust and reattach (4) rubber isolators.
HEAT SHIELD TRIMMING DIAGRAM
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2
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TOW LOOP
PASSENGER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
DRIVER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
AVAILABLE EURO BALL MOUNT
#45571 (1 7/8" BALL)
#45572 (2" BALL)
TOOLS REQUIRED
PRY BAR
RATCHET
10mm SOCKET
9/16" SOCKET
11/16" SOCKET
TORQUE WRENCH
AVIATION SHEARS
TAPE MEASURE
SAFETY GLASSES
TRUNK PAN
4
ACCESS HOLE
(BOTH SIDES)
EXISTING HOLE
(BOTH SIDES)
DESIGNED FOR USE WITH
BALL MOUNT #45521