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PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS RECEIVER HITCH TO ENSURE ALL FASTENERS ARE TIGHT AND 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.

For more information log onto www.curtmfg.com, & for helpful towing tips log onto www.hitchinfo.com

MAKE: STYLE:

MIN.

WARNING: NEVER EXCEED YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY

WEIGHT CARRYING:

INSTALLATION TIPS:

INSTALLATION REQUIRES:

VEHICLE PHOTO:

HITCH ILLUSTRATION:

REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO

MAKE SURE YOUR HITCH MATCHES

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY:

EASY

EASY MODERATE CHALLENGING

1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION, READ ALL

INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY.

2. TO EASE INSTALLATION, 2 PEOPLE MAY BE

REQUIRED.

3. USING PROPER TOOLS WILL GREATLY IMPROVE

THE QUALITY OF THE INSTALL AND REDUCE THE

TIME REQUIRED.

4. NEED HELP OR HAVE SOME QUESTIONS?

CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 800.798.0813

Safety glasses should be

worn at all times while

installing this product

YEARS:

2006-CURRENT TOYOTA MODEL:

RAV4 (EXCEPT ELECTRIC)

COMPACT SUV

3,500

525

TRAILER WEIGHT:

TONGUE WEIGHT:

13149 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

LBS.

1/28/2015

WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION:

TRAILER WEIGHT:

TONGUE WEIGHT:

4,000

525

LBS.

MIN.

IF YOU ARE HESITANT TO UNDERTAKE

THIS TASK ON YOUR OWN, CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED

CURT INSTALLER FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE.

NOVICE INSTALL TIME:

PRO INSTALL TIME:

SOCKETS

17mm

19mm

WIRE PIPE

BRUSH

RATCHET

TORQUE

WRENCH

SOCKET

EXTENSION

PART REMOVAL

CLEAN EXISTING WELD NUTS

USING A PIPE BRUSH

NO DRILLING RQUIRED

REMOVE TIE DOWN BRACKET

LOWER EXHAUST

Summary of content (5 pages)

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3149 YEARS: 2006-CURRENT Safety glasses should be worn at all times while installing this product . INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MODEL: RAV4 (EXCEPT ELECTRIC) MAKE: TOYOTA STYLE: COMPACT SUV WARNING: NEVER EXCEED YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY WEIGHT CARRYING: PRO INSTALL TIME: NOVICE INSTALL TIME: TRAILER WEIGHT: TONGUE WEIGHT: 15 MIN. 30 MIN. IF YOU ARE HESITANT TO UNDERTAKE THIS TASK ON YOUR OWN, CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED CURT INSTALLER FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE.
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INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH: ITEM QTY 1 4 M12-1.25 x 35mm PART NUMBER HEX BOLT DESCRIPTION 2 4 1/2" CONICAL TOOTHED WASHER 1. If present remove panel and trim using panel trim diagram below as reference. Remove the tie down bracket from the drivers side frame rail using the 17mm socket, 8" extension and ratchet. Return the bracket and fasteners to vehicle owner. PANEL TRIM DIAGRAM PASSENGER SIDE FRAME RAIL 1.500 in DRIVER SIDE FRAME RAIL USE RIB AS GUIDE EXISTING WELDNUTS (BOTH SIDES) 2.
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INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH: 3. Raise hitch into position over existing weldnuts and install the supplied 12mm hex bolts and conical tooth washers as shown. 5. Torque hardware to 86 lb-ft. 4. Raise exhaust back into location and reinstall rubber isolator. For more information log onto www.curtmfg.com, & for helpful towing tips log onto www.hitchinfo.
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TOWING SAFETY INFORMATION
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TOYOTA RAV 4 (EXCLUDING ELECTRIC) 13149 1/28/2015 GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH: 3,500 LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & 525 LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT. GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION HITCH: 4,000 LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & 525 LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT ***DO NOT EXCEED VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY.