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YEARS: 2017.5-PRESENT
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:
TORQUE
RATCHET
WRENCH
13mm
15mm
3/4"
TORXBIT
T30
SOCKET
SOCKET
AVIATION
SAFETY
SHEARS
GLASSES
TAPE
MARKER
MEASURE
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.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
12174
JEEP
TRAILER WEIGHT:
3,500
LBS.
TONGUE WEIGHT:
350
LBS.
45
MIN.
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 877.287.8634
6"
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: CHALLENGING
SOCKET
EASY
EXTENSION
PART REMOVAL
PLIERS
DIE GRINDER
MASKING
TAPE
MODEL: COMPASS
WARNING:
ALL NON-TRAILER (WHEEL-LESS) LOADS APPLIED TO THIS PRODUCT MUST BE SUPPORTED
BY 18050 STABILIZING STRAPS. PLEASE SEE THE CURT CATALOG OR VISIT US ONLINE AT
WWW.CURTMFG.COM FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
MODERATE
CHALLENGING
LOWER/REMOVE EXHAUST
AND REMOVE HEAT SHIELD
TRIM LOWER BUMPER
COVER AND HEAT SHIELD
ENLARGE (2) HOLES FOR
HARDWARE ACCESS
FISHWIRE (6) FASTENERS
Safety glasses should be
worn at all times while
installing this product .
STYLE:
VEHICLE PHOTO:
REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO
HITCH ILLUSTRATION:
MAKE SURE YOUR HITCH MATCHES
SUV
07/02/2020
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Summary of Contents for curt 12174
- 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. Using a T30 Torq bit, remove the (2) screws attaching the Parts List bumper fascia to the body mounts. Save for re-installation ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION later. 10-10272 BOLT,CAR,1/2-13 UNC,1-3/4,GRD8,YZ Tow hook equipped models: Remove the (6) 14mm hex 10-10464 HHCS,M8x1.25,45,CL10.9,YZ bolts from vehicle frame and use to attach hitch.
- Page 3 INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH: 5. Using tape, a marker, and measuring tape, locate the 3. Use the 13mm socket to remove the (3) sheet metal nuts center of the vehicle and mark a 2 1/2" side to side and holding the heat shield in position. Remove the heat shield 2 5/8"...
- Page 4 INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH: 7. Thread fishwires into the hitch mounting holes and raise the 9. Reinstall or raise exhaust back into position and reinstall hitch into mounting position with the main body on the the flange nuts removed in step 2. Reinstall the rear rearward side of the bumper fascia body mounts.
- 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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