Installation Guide

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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
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MERCEDES GLA250 / INFINITI QX30
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1) Remove exhaust tips by removing (4) Torx T40 bolts, 2 per side. Set aside for reassembly.
NOTE: For other models remove (4) Torx T30 bolts.
2) Lower exhaust hanger bracket, by removing (2) M10 bolts, 1 per side.
3) Remove (2) tail lights, 1 per side, by removing plastic wing nut on the interior panel. Set aside for reassembly.
NOTE: For other models remove (2) M10 per light, gently pull sideways away from vehicle.
4) Remove (4) M10 bolts for plastic brackets which support the rear fascia, 2 per side. Set aside for reassembly.
5) Remove (6) M6 bolts from exhaust heat shield. Do not remove heat shield, leave in place. Lower and lay on
exhaust.
NOTE: For other models remove (6) M8 bolts.
6) Partially remove (2) rear wheel well trim pieces, 1 per side, by unclipping and gently pulling away from the vehicle.
7) Temperarily remove rear fascia by releasing press in tabs along top portion of fascia.
NOTE: For other models unclip (4) rear sensor plugs prior to removing rear fascia.
8) Remove (8) M10 nuts on inner panel to remove the bumper, 4 per side. Remove bumper. Set aside bumper and
hardware for reassembly.
9) Align hitch on bumper through the weld on bolts.
10) Place bumper/hitch on rear of vehicle through original bumper mounting holes. Loosely fasten wtih the M10
nuts to check fit.
11) Torque all M10 bolts to 37 lb-ft. Reattach heat shield and fasten (6) M6 bolts, removed in
step 5.
12) Trim heat shield with shears around lower portion of hitch to avoid any contact. Approx. dimensions of cut out
should be 1.25" x 4.5".
13) Reinstall rear facia and secure press in tabs.
NOTE: Some models will require trim as shown in the trim diagram using aviation shears. All dimensions are
approximate, confirm fit prior to trimming.
14) Follow steps 1-6 in reverse order to attach trim pieces and tail lights.
Installation Complete
HEAT SHIELD TRIM DIAGRAM
3.25 in
APPROXIMATE
2.75 in
APPROXIMATE
REAR FASCIA TRIM DIAGRAM
4.50 in
APPROXIMATE
1.25 in
APPROXIMATE