Installation Guide

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Table Of Contents

MAKE: STYLE:

MIN.

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

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WEIGHT CARRYING:

INSTALLATION TIPS:

INSTALLATION REQUIRES:

VEHICLE PHOTO:

HITCH ILLUSTRATION:

REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO

MAKE SURE YOUR HITCH MATCHES

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY:

CHALLENGING

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 877.287.8634

Safety glasses should be

worn at all times while

installing this product

YEARS: 2017.5-PRESENT JEEP MODEL: COMPASS SUV

3,500

350

TRAILER WEIGHT:

TONGUE WEIGHT:

12174

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

LBS.

WARNING:

ALL NON-TRAILER (WHEEL-LESS) LOADS APPLIED TO THIS PRODUCT MUST BE SUPPORTED

BY 18050 STABILIZING STRAPS. PLEASE SEE THE CURT CATALOG OR VISIT US ONLINE AT

WWW.CURTMFG.COM FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

MIN.

MIN.90

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:

SCAN FOR

MORE INFO

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

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.

07/02/2020

EASY

AVIATION

SHEARS

PLIERS

RATCHET

SAFETY

GLASSES

SOCKET

13mm

15mm

3/4"

SOCKET

EXTENSION

TAPE

MEASURE

TORQUE

WRENCH

TORXBIT

SOCKET

T30

DIE GRINDER

MARKER

MASKING

TAPE

PART REMOVAL

LOWER/REMOVE EXHAUST

AND REMOVE HEAT SHIELD

TRIM LOWER BUMPER

COVER AND HEAT SHIELD

ENLARGE (2) HOLES FOR

HARDWARE ACCESS

FISHWIRE (6) FASTENERS

Summary of content (6 pages)

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2174 Safety glasses should be worn at all times while installing this product . INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS YEARS: 2017.5-PRESENT MAKE: JEEP MODEL: COMPASS STYLE: SUV WARNING: NEVER EXCEED YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY For more information log onto www.curtmfg.com & for helpful towing tips log onto www.hitchinfo.com WEIGHT CARRYING: PRO INSTALL TIME: NOVICE INSTALL TIME: TRAILER WEIGHT: TONGUE WEIGHT: 45 MIN. 90 MIN.
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INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH: 1. Using a T30 Torq bit, remove the (2) screws attaching the bumper fascia to the body mounts. Save for re-installation later. Tow hook equipped models: Remove the (6) 14mm hex bolts from vehicle frame and use to attach hitch. Follow steps 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 and 9. Parts List ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 6 10-10272 BOLT,CAR,1/2-13 UNC,1-3/4,GRD8,YZ 2 2 10-10464 HHCS,M8x1.25,45,CL10.9,YZ 3 6 20-00062 NUT,SER-FLANGE,1/2-13 UNC,GRD8,YZ 4 6 CM-SP10 .250 x 1.00 x 2.
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INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH: 3. Use the 13mm socket to remove the (3) sheet metal nuts holding the heat shield in position. Remove the heat shield and trim the exhaust attachment tabs from it. Re-install heat shield center onto vehicle. 5. Using tape, a marker, and measuring tape, locate the center of the vehicle and mark a 2 1/2" side to side and 2 5/8" lengthwise cutout. Using a tin snips or aviation shears, trim out the area marked.
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INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH: 7. Thread fishwires into the hitch mounting holes and raise the hitch into mounting position with the main body on the rearward side of the bumper fascia body mounts. Pull downward on the rear bumper cover +5" to accomplish getting the hitch in position. Remove the fishwires and install the (6) 1/2" hex flange nuts provided. 8. Torque all 1/2" fasteners to 110 lb-ft. Torque all M14 fasteners to 126 lb-ft. Torque all M8 fasteners to 23 lb-ft. For more information log onto www.
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12174 JEEP COMPASS 07/02/2020 GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH: 3,500 LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & 350 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 *** FOR MORE INFORMATION LOG ONTO WWW.CURTMFG.