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Curt Manufacturing 12170 Installation Instructions Manual

Curt Manufacturing 12170 Installation Instructions Manual

Mazda cx-5 crossover 2013-

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YEARS: 2013 ~
MAKE:
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:
IF YOU ARE HESITANT TO UNDERTAKE
THIS TASK ON YOUR OWN, CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED
CURT INSTALLER FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE.
INSTALLATION REQUIRES:
3/4" &
19mm
SOCKET
RATCHET
FLATHEAD
SCREW
PLIERS
DRIVER
SAFETY
TORQUE
GLASSES
WRENCH
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
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.
12170
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
MAZDA
TRAILER WEIGHT:
3,500
LBS.
TONGUE WEIGHT:
350
LBS.
20
MIN.
MIN.
INSTALLATION TIPS:
40
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 877.287.8634
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY:
MASKING
EASY
TAPE
PART REMOVAL
PRY BAR
MODEL: CX-5
EASY
MODERATE
CHALLENGING
REMOVE PLASTIC PANEL
MAY REQUIRE WELD
NUT CLEANING
FISHWIRE HARDWARE
TEMPORARILY LOWER
EXHAUST
NO DRILLING REQUIRED
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
07/02/2020

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  • Page 1 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: 1. Remove plastic underbody panel under rear bumper (if Parts List ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION present) by removing two plastic fasteners with a flat head 10-10277 HHCS,M12x1.25,40CL10.9,YZ screwdriver. Return panel & fasteners to vehicle owner. 10-10287 BOLT,CAR,1/2-13 UNC,1-1/2,GRD8,YZ 20-00062 NUT,SER-FLANGE,1/2-13 UNC,GRD8,YZ 30-00149...
  • Page 3 INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH: 5. To ease installation tape four 1/2" flat washers into position 3. Remove plastic insert (if present) &/or electrical harness clip on the inside of hitch side plates. between hitch mounting locations on passenger side frame rail. Unfasten electrical harness clip on outside of the driver side frame rail &...
  • Page 4 INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH: 7. Thread fishwire(s) through rearmost hitch mounting holes. 9. Pull 1/2" hardware into position & remove fishwire(s). Fasten Pull bumper fascia rearward and exhaust downward to get with 1/2" hex flange nut(s). Re-secure harness which was hitch into position. unfastened in step 3.
  • Page 6: Installation Steps

    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.