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YEARS: 2015-PRESENT
MAKE:
WARNING: NEVER EXCEED YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY
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WEIGHT CARRYING:
PRO INSTALL TIME:
NOVICE INSTALL TIME:
IF YOU ARE HESITANT TO UNDERTAKE
THIS TASK ON YOUR OWN, CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED
CURT INSTALLER FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE.
INSTALLATION REQUIRES:
AVIATION
SAFETY
SHEARS
GLASSES
13mm
3/4"
8"
SOCKET
SOCKET
EXTENSION
TORXBIT
T27
SOCKET
DIE GRINDER
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
SCAN FOR
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.
MORE INFO
For more information log onto www.curtmfg.com , & for helpful towing tips log onto www.hitchinfo.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.
12148
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AUDI
TRAILER WEIGHT:
LBS.
3500
TONGUE WEIGHT:
350
LBS.
45
MIN.
INSTALLATION TIPS:
90 MIN.
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 800.798.0813
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY:
TORQUE
EASY
WRENCH
RATCHET
MODEL: Q3
WARNING:
WE RECOMMEND THE USE OF 18050 STABILIZING STRAPS FOR ALL NON-TRAILER
(WHEEL-LESS) LOADS. PLEASE SEE THE CURT CATALOG OR VISIT US ONLINE AT
WWW.CURTMFG.COM FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
MODERATE
MODERATE
CHALLENGING
HOLE ENLARGEMENT
REQUIRED
LOWER EXHAUST
FISHWIRE TECHNIQUE
TRIM EXHAUST HEAT
SHIELD AND REAR FASCIA
Safety glasses should be
worn at all times while
installing this product .
STYLE:
VEHICLE PHOTO:
REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO
HITCH ILLUSTRATION:
MAKE SURE YOUR HITCH MATCHES
CROSSOVER
1/8/2016
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Page 1: Installation Instructions
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. -
Page 2: Installation Walkthrough
INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH: Parts List 1. Remove (2) fasteners centered along the bottom of the rear ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION bumper cover using a T27 socket. 1_2 FISHWIRE 1/2" FISHWIRE 1/2-13 x 1 1/2, GR8 CARRIAGE BOLT HFN 1213, GR8 HEX FLANGE NUT 1.13 in. - Page 3 INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH: 3. Remove (1) bolt for the heat shield using a 13mm socket and 5. Reverse fishwire 1/2" carriage bolts and SP10 spacers (1) speed nut to remove the heat shield. Cut a notch in the through the access hole. Carefully pull bumper cover and heat shield to clear the forwardmost mounting hole on the raise hitch into position.
- Page 4 INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH: 7. Raise exhaust brackets and secure by placing the provided 9. Reinstall bumper cover fasteners removed in Step (1). CM-SP56 spacers between the driver side exhaust bracket and the frame using the existing fastener removed in Step Installation complete. (4).
- Page 6 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. Scan 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, for more with proof of purchase.
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Page 7: Installation Steps
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.
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