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YEARS: 2016-PRESENT
MAKE:
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:
TORQUE
RATCHET
WRENCH
7mm
8mm
10mm
13mm
T15
TORXBIT
T45
SOCKET S
SOCKETS
AVIATION
SHEARS
12160
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CADILLAC
TRAILER WEIGHT:
3,500
LBS.
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.
8"
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY:
SOCKET
EASY
EXTENSION
PRY BAR
PART REMOVAL
MODEL: CT6
MODERATE
MODERATE
CHALLENGING
NO DRILLING REQUIRED
TEMPORARILY REMOVE
BUMPER FASCIA
TRIM UNDERBODY PANEL
Safety glasses should be
worn at all times while
installing this product .
STYLE:
VEHICLE PHOTO:
REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO
HITCH ILLUSTRATION:
MAKE SURE YOUR HITCH MATCHES
SEDAN
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Summary of Contents for curt 12160
- Page 1 IF YOU ARE HESITANT TO UNDERTAKE 2. TO EASE INSTALLATION, 2 PEOPLE MAY BE THIS TASK ON YOUR OWN, CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED REQUIRED. CURT INSTALLER FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE. 3. USING PROPER TOOLS WILL GREATLY IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THE INSTALL AND REDUCE THE TIME REQUIRED.
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Page 2: Installation Walkthrough
INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH: 1. Remove underbody panel by removing (3) nuts using a 10mm socket and remove (12) screws along outer edge of fascia using T-15 Torxbit Socket. Set underbody panel aside for trim and reinstallation. EXISTING STUDS (BOTH SIDES) VEHICLE FRAME EURO MOUNT OPTION AVAILABLE #45571 (1 7/8"... - Page 3 INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH: 3. Inside the trunk along the plastic liner guard use plastic pry 5. Gently remove rear bumper fascia by releasing the press-in bar to remove (2) caps, (1) on each side, to access and tabs along top portion of bumper fascia. Unclip remove (2) bolts, (1) on each side, using T-45 Torxbit motion sensor harness.
- Page 4 INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH: 7. Install hitch on rear of vehicle frame using existing studs. 9. Trim underbody panel as shown in the trim diagram using Reinstall bumper beam over hitch. Loosely secure with aviation shears. existing vehicle hardware. NOTE: All dimensions are approximate, confirm fit prior to trim.
- Page 6 12160 CADILLAC CT6 PAGE 1 of 2 GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH: 3,500 LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT. WARNING: *** DO NOT EXCEED VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY. *** EXISTING STUDS (BOTH SIDES)
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Page 7: Installation Steps
12160 CADILLAC CT6 5/12/2016 PAGE 2 of 2 3.00" 2.00" CENTER LINE OF VEHICLE UNDERBODY PANEL TRIM DIAGRAM INSTALLATION STEPS 1. Remove underbody panel by removing (3) nuts using a 10mm socket and remove (12) screws along outer edge of fascia using T-15 Torxbit Socket. Set underbody panel aside for trim and reinstallation.
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