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,1-3/4,GRD8,YZ10-1027261
HHCS,M8x1.25,45,CL10.9,YZ10-1046422
NUT,SER-FLANGE,1/2-13 UNC,GRD8,YZ
20-0006263
.250 x 1.00 x 2.50" SQUARE HOLE SPACERCM-SP10
64
1/2" FISHWIRE1_2 FISHWIRE
65
q
2 5/8"
2 1/2"
5
1
4
3
EXISTING HOLE
(ENLARGE)
BOTH FRAME RAILS
EXISTING HOLES
(BOTH FRAME RAILS)
DRIVER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
PASSENGER SIDE FRAME RAIL
TOOLS REQUIRED
RATCHET
TORQUE WRENCH
SAFETY GLASSES
T30 TORQ BIT
13mm, 15mm, 3/4" SOCKETS
MASKING TAPE
TAPE MEASURE
AVIATION SHEARS
DIE GRINDER
PLIERS
MARKER
6" SOCKET EXTENSION
1. Using a T30 Torq bit, remove the (2) screws attaching the bumper fascia to the body mounts. Save for re-installation later.
2. Use a 13mm socket to remove the (1) nut on each of the (2) rearward most exhaust hanger brackets. NOTE: Support the exhaust
before removing the nuts to prevent damage to the exhaust.
TIP: Temporarily removing the exhaust will ease installation of the hitch. Remove by loosening the nut at the bolted connection in the
middle of the vehicle with a 15mm socket.
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.
Tow hook equipped models: Remove the (6) 14mm hex bolts from vehicle frame and use to attach hitch. Follow steps 5, 6, 8 and 9.
4. Remove the (6) plastic hole covers if present and using a die grinder, enlarge the rearward most holes in the bottom of the frame to
allow the supplied carriage bolts and spacers to pass through. Fishwire all (6) 1/2" carriage bolts and CM-SP10 spacers into the
mounting positions as shown in the diagram above.
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. NOTE: These dimensions are reference only, make sure to
check hitch location on vehicle prior to trimming.
6. With a pliers, bend the (2) small locator tabs flat on each exhaust bracket or remove entirely. Reinstall the exhaust hanger, replace
the factory hardware with an M8 tap bolt on each side.
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 M14 fasteners to 126 lb-ft. Torque M8 fasteners to 23 lb-ft.
9. Reinstall or raise exhaust back into position and reinstall the flange nuts removed in step 2. Reinstall the rear bumper cover
screws removed in step 1.
HEAT SHIELD TRIM DIAGRAM
BUMPER COVER TRIM DIAGRAM
TRIM AREA
BUMPER COVER
ATTACHMENT
SCREWS
- REMOVE/TRIM HEAT SHIELD
- FISHWIRE HARDWARE
- ENLARGE HOLES
- LOWER/MODIFY EXHAUST
- TRIM FASCIA
DESIGNED FOR USE WITH
BALL MOUNT #45521
EURO MOUNT
OPTIONS AVAILABLE
#45571 (1 7/8" BALL)
#45572 (2" BALL)
USE FOR TRAILHAWK MODELS
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