Installation Guide

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

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 TIME:

INSTALLATION REQUIRES:

VEHICLE PHOTO:

HITCH ILLUSTRATION:

REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO

MAKE SURE YOUR HITCH MATCHES

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY:

MODERATE

EASY

MODERATE

HARD

THE INSTALL TIME LISTED IS FOR PROFESSIONAL

INSTALLERS. IF YOU ARE HESITANT TO UNDERTAKE

THIS TASK ON YOUR OWN, CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED

CURT INSTALLER FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE.

Safety glasses should be

worn at all times while

installing this product

YEARS:

2007-CURRENT

CHEVROLET, GMC, & CADILLAC

MODEL:

SUV

GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A STRAIGHT LINE PULL:

9,000 LBS MAX.

5,000

500

TRAILER WEIGHT:

TONGUE WEIGHT:

31012 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

LBS.

08/11/2020

EXCLUDES: HYBRIDS, 2500

AVALANCHE, SILVERADO / SIERRA 1500,

YUKON, ESCALADE, TAHOE & SUBURBAN LTZ

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 877.287.8634

AVIATION

SHEARS

17/32"

DRILL BIT

POWER

DRILL

SOCKET

3/4"

RATCHET

TORQUE

WRENCH

DRILLING REQUIRED

FASCIA TRIMMING OR REMOVAL

REQUIRED

FISHWIRE REQUIRED

REVERSE FISHWIRE

CENTER

PUNCH

Summary of content (6 pages)

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31012 YEARS: 2007-CURRENT Safety glasses should be worn at all times while installing this product . INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MAKE: CHEVROLET, GMC, & CADILLAC MODEL: AVALANCHE, SILVERADO / SIERRA 1500, YUKON, ESCALADE, TAHOE & SUBURBAN LTZ EXCLUDES: HYBRIDS, 2500 STYLE: SUV WARNING: NEVER EXCEED YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY WEIGHT CARRYING: INSTALLATION TIME: TRAILER WEIGHT: TONGUE WEIGHT: 45 MIN. THE INSTALL TIME LISTED IS FOR PROFESSIONAL INSTALLERS.
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INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH: Parts List PART NUMBER 1. Determine if trimming is required on model by raising hitch into position. If needed, mark and trim lower fascia or remove lower fascia and return to owner. (See fascia trim detail) Note: Check for proper fit prior to trimming. ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION 1 6 10-10272 BOLT,CAR,1/2-13 UNC,1-3/4,GRD8,YZ 2 6 20-00062 NUT, SER-FLANGE,1/2-13 UNC,GRD8,YZ 3 6 CM-SP6 .250 x 1.00 x 3.
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INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH: 3. Mark the (4) drill holes in both frame rails using a center punch. 5. Fishwire 1/2-13 x 1 3/4" carriage bolts and SP6 spacers through the access holes and out drilled holes. 4. Lower hitch and drill (4) 17/32" holes marked in Step (3). 6. Reverse fishwire 1/2-13 x 1 3/4" carriage bolts and SP6 spacers into the access holes. For more information log onto www.curtmfg.com, & for helpful towing tips log onto www.hitchinfo.
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INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH: 7. Raise hitch into position and secure with 1/2-13 flange nuts. 9. Hitch shown installed properly. 8. Torque all 1/2" fasteners to 110 ft-lbs. 10. Installation is now complete. For more information log onto www.curtmfg.com, & for helpful towing tips log onto www.hitchinfo.
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CHEVROLET TAHOE, AVALANCHE, SILVERADO 1500, GMC YUKON, GMC SIERRA 1500, CADILLAC ESCALADE & SUBURBAN LTZ 31012 EXCLUDES: HYBRIDS, 2500 08/11/2020 GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH: 5,000 LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & 500 LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT. GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A STRAIGHT LINE PULL: 9,000 LBS. MAX. LINE PULL. *** DO NOT EXCEED VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY.
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31012 CHEVROLET TAHOE, AVALANCHE, SILVERADO 1500, GMC YUKON, GMC SIERRA 1500, CADILLAC ESCALADE & SUBURBAN LTZ EXCLUDES: HYBRIDS, 2500 ***DO NOT EXCEED VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY ***. FRONT MOUNTED ACCESSORIES 1) Do not exceed front axle Gross Weight Rating (GAWR). Consult owners manual or specification plate located on driver's door frame. Measure gross front axle weight by placing front wheels of loaded vehicle on a scale.