Curt Manufacturing 70108 Installation Manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL
Level of Difficulty
Moderate
Installed Attachment Tabs
Height 16"
Width 23"
Parts List
Item Qty Description
1 1 Tow bar base plate
2 2 Tow bar mounting tab
3 2 Safety cable, 3,500 lbs.
4 10 Hex head cap screw,
3/8"-16 x 1-1/4", grade 8
5 10 Nylock nut, 3/8"-16, grade 8
6 1 Flat washer, M6
7 1 Hex head cap screw,
M6-1 x 30mm, CL8.8
8 2 Quick link, 1/4"
9 2 Socket plug
Tools Required
Torque wrench Drill
Socket, 9/16" Drill bit, 3/8"
Socket, 7/16" T15 Torx bit
Socket, 7mm Utility knife
Socket, 10mm Large vise grip
Wrench, 7/16" Nut driver, 5/16"
Wrench, 9/16" --
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WARNING
Never exceed the vehicle manufacturer's recommended gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).
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CAUTION
Take care when cutting any plastic or metal as injury may occur if done improperly.
NOTICE
Before you begin installation, read all instructions thoroughly.
Proper tools will improve the quality of installation and reduce the time required.
This installation requires front fascia panels, headlight and windshield washer components
to be temporarily removed and reinstalled. Some drilling and trimming are required.
To help prevent damage to the product or vehicle, refer to the specified
torque specifications when securing hardware during the installation process.
If equipped, we recommend removing the base plate attachment tabs when not in use.
Torque Specifications
Bolt Size
M6 bolt
M8 bolt
M10 bolt
M12 bolt
M14 bolt
M16 bolt
M18 bolt
Use above torque setting unless otherwise noted
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Not pictured: Safety cables, quick links and socket plugs
CL8.8 CL10.9
6.6 ft-lbs. 9.4 ft-lbs.
16.0 ft-lbs. 22.9 ft-lbs.
31.6 ft-lbs. 45.2 ft-lbs.
55.1 ft-lbs. 78.9 ft-lbs.
88.1 ft-lbs. 126.1 ft-lbs.
136.7 ft-lbs. 195.6 ft-lbs.
195.4 ft-lbs. 270.3 ft-lbs.
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70108
Bolt Size Grade 5 Grade 8
1/4" bolt 86 in-lbs. 122 in-lbs.
5/16" bolt 178 in-lbs. 251 in-lbs.
3/8" bolt 26 ft-lbs. 37 ft-lbs.
7/16" bolt 42 ft-lbs. 59 ft-lbs.
1/2" bolt 75 ft-lbs. 110 ft-lbs.
5/8" bolt 128 ft-lbs. 180 ft-lbs.
3/4" bolt 227 ft-lbs. 320 ft-lbs.