Installation Guide

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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Parts List
DESCRIPTION
PART NUMBER
QTY
ITEM
BOLT,CAR,1/2-13 UNC,1-1/2,GRD8,YZ10-1028761
.250 x 1.50 x 3.00" SQUARE HOLE SPACERCM-SP462
NUT,SER-FLANGE,1/2-13 UNC,GRD8,YZ20-0006263
1/2" FISHWIRE1_2 FISHWIRE
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1) Support and lower the exhaust by removing (2) rubber isolators mounted to the muffler. Note: Sport model will require
the removal of the exhaust bezels using a 5.5mm socket and a T20 Torx bit. Remove the panels from behind the rear
wheels by removing (2) hex nuts using a 10mm socket and (2) screws with a 7/32" socket. Set panels aside for later
installation.
2) Fishwire (3) CM-SP4 spacers and (3) 1/2" carriage bolts into the mounting holes as shown for both frames.
3) Trim the center under body panel outer tabs to allow easier mounting of the hitch. Trim the removed underbody side
panels as shown in the diagram above to allow for reinstallation.
4) Raise hitch over exhaust and thread fishwires into the mounting holes. Raise hitch into mounting position, remove the
fishwires and install (6) supplied 1/2" hex flange nuts.
Note:
The hitch side plates will be located between the center underbody panel tabs and the frame rails.
5) Torque all 1/2" fasteners to 110 lb-ft. Reinstall the trimmed underbody panels onto the vehicle using the hardware
removed in step 1. Note: The washer/nut may require trimming of the washer for reinstallation.
6) Raise the exhaust back into position and reinstall rubber isolators and exhaust bezels if removed.
Note:
On vehicles equipped with hands free lift gate, perform the kick motion on the left or right side of the receiver tube.
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PASSENGER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
DRIVER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
- TRIM UNDERBODY PANELS
- FISHWIRING REQUIRED
- LOWER EXHAUST (REMOVE BEZELS)
- NO DRILLING REQUIRED
1.88"
.75"
.38"
CENTER UNDER BODY
PANEL TRIM DIAGRAM
UNDER BODY SIDE
PANEL TRIM DIAGRAM
7.25"
3.5"
ACCESS HOLE
(BOTH SIDES)
TOOLS REQUIRED
7/32" SOCKET
3/4" SOCKET
5.5mm SOCKET (SPORT MODEL)
10mm SOCKET
T20 TORX BIT
RATCHET
TORQUE WRENCH
AVIATION SHEARS
SAFETY GLASSES