Installation Manual

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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.

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MAKE: STYLE:

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:

MODERATE

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:

2014-PRESENT JEEP MODEL: CHEROKEE SUV

5000

750

TRAILER WEIGHT:

TONGUE WEIGHT:

13172 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

LBS.

WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION:

TRAILER WEIGHT:

TONGUE WEIGHT:

6000

750

LBS.

100

MIN.

PRO INSTALL TIME:

NOVICE INSTALL TIME:

IF YOU ARE HESITANT TO UNDERTAKE

THIS TASK ON YOUR OWN, CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED

CURT INSTALLER FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE.

5/17/2016

TORQUE

WRENCH

RATCHET

SOCKET

8mm

10mm

13mm

21mm

SAFETY

GLASSES

PART REMOVAL

-NO DRILLING REQUIRED

-FASCIA TRIMMING REQUIRED

-TEMPORARY PART REMOVAL

CUT-OFF

WHEEL

TAPE

MEASURE

SOCKET

EXTENSION

Scan

for more

information

SOCKET

3/4"

Summary of content (7 pages)

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3172 YEARS: 2014-PRESENT Safety glasses should be worn at all times while installing this product . INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MAKE: JEEP MODEL: CHEROKEE STYLE: SUV WARNING: NEVER EXCEED YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY WEIGHT CARRYING: PRO INSTALL TIME: NOVICE INSTALL TIME: TRAILER WEIGHT: TONGUE WEIGHT: 50 MIN. 100 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: 1. Lower exhaust by removing (2) bolts connecting the exhaust hanger bracket from the frame, using a 13mm socket (Both sides). Support exhaust from underneath during install. Parts List ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 6 HFN 1213, GR8 HEX FLANGE NUT 2 6 1/2-13 x 1 1/2, GR8 CARRIAGE BOLT 3 6 1_2 FISHWIRE 1/2" FISHWIRE 4 6 CM-SP6 .250 x 1.00 x 3.00" SQUARE SPACER HARDWARE ACCESS HOLE (BOTH SIDES) 2 PASSENGER SIDE FRAME DRIVER SIDE FRAME 3 2.
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INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH: 3. Trim the center of the fascia roughly 3 1/2" by 4 3/4" with a cut off wheel. (see pictures below, removing the fascia is not required for trimming) 4. On Trailhawk models remove the rear vertical and the horizontal M14 existing bolts from the frame with a 21mm socket, save for reassembly. If wire on passenger side frame rail is present unfasten by pulling the retainer out of the frame, let wire hang below the frame rail. 5.
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INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH: 7. Raise hitch into position and loosely secure hitch with the hardware, careful not to push hardware inside vehicle frame. Trimming of exhaust bezel may be required on some models (Check trim fitment around hitch, additional trimming may be required. Seam foam may need to be trimmed for proper fitment) 8. Torque 1/2" hardware to 110 lb-ft. Torque M14 hardware to 139 lb-ft (If present). 9. Reinstall fascia support removed in Step (2).
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13172 JEEP CHEROKEE 5/17/2016 GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH: 5000 LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & 750 LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT. GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION HITCH: 6000 LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & 750 LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT ***DO NOT EXCEED VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY.
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13172 JEEP CHEROKEE 2/11/2014 GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH: 5000 LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & 750 LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT. GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION HITCH: 6000 LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & 750 LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT ***DO NOT EXCEED VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY.*** HAVING INSTALLATION QUESTIONS? CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1-800-798-0813 INSTALLATION STEPS TRIM DIAGRAM 4 3/4" 3 1/2" 1.