Owners manual

HITCH SHOWN IN PROPER POSITION
Parts List
DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBERQTYITEM
7/16" FISHWIRE7_16 FISHWIRE21
HEX FLANGE NUT7/16-14
42
CARRIAGE BOLT7/16-14 x 1 1/2
43
.250 x .88 x 2.25" SQUARE HOLE SPACERCM-SP244
.188 x 1.50 x 2.00" ROUND HOLE SPACERCM-SP322
5
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 AUXILIARY STABILIZING STRAPS.
** FAILURE TO PROPERLY SUPPORT NON-TRAILER LOADS WILL VOID PRODUCT WARRANTY**
HAVING INSTALLATION QUESTIONS? CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1-800-798-0813
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 Inc., 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 Inc., 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 Inc.'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.
2,000 200
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SAAB 9-5
11/13/2017
11831
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DRIVER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
PASSENGER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
TRUNK PAN
EXISTING
WELDNUT
- LOWER EXHAUST
- NO DRILLING REQUIRED
DESIGNED FOR USE WITH
BALLMOUNT # D-55001 / 45501
EXISTING 10mm BOLTS
1
3
4
5
1. Remove tow loop and fasteners. Return tow loop and upper fastener to owner.
Retain lower tow loop bolts, they will be used later in the installation.
NOTE: Upper most hole will not be used and should be sealed shut with silicon caulk.
2. Lower exhaust for ease of installation. Support exhaust as needed to prevent damage.
3. Fishwire 7/16" carriage bolts and SP2 spacers through access holes in frame, as shown.
(SEE FISHWIRE TECHNIQUES)
4. Position (2) SP32 spacers over the rear most hole in the passenger side plate.
Raise hitch into position and loosely secure with 7/16" flange nuts.
5. Secure center mounting plate of hitch with the existing 10mm bolts into the trunk pan weldnuts.
6. Torque all 7/16" fasteners to 70 ft-lbs. Torque all 10mm fasteners to 48 ft-lbs.
7. Reinstall exhaust.
FRAME RAIL
HITCH
FASCIA
TOOLS REQUIRED
RATCHET
TORQUE WRENCH
14mm SOCKET
16mm SOCKET
11/16" SOCKET
2
ACCESS HOLE
(BOTH SIDES)
1
CHG TO GRADE 8 TORQUE SPECS
10/8/2012 AJP
2 UPDATED TOW RATING 11/13/2017 AGC
REVISION HISTORY
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