curt 11831 Manual

11831
6/04/2009
GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH:
***DO NOT EXCEED VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY.***
WARNING: ALL NON-TRAILER LOADS APPLIED TO THIS PRODUCT MUST BE SUPPORTED BY AUXILIARY STABILIZING STRAPS.
** FAILURE TO PROPERLY SUPPORT NON-TRAILER LOADS WILL VOID PRODUCT WARRANTY**
HAVING INSTALLATION QUESTIONS? CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT
ITEM QTY PART NUMBER
1 2
7_16 FISHWIRE
2 4 7/16-14
3 4 7/16-14 x 1 1/2
4 4 CM-SP2
5 2 CM-SP32
HITCH WEIGHT: 28 LBS.
INSTALL TIME
PROFESSIONAL: 20 MINUTES
NOVICE (DIY): 45 MINUTES
INSTALL NOTES:
- LOWER EXHAUST
- NO DRILLING REQUIRED
INSTALLATION STEPS
1. Remove tow loop and fasteners. Return tow loop and upper fastener to owner.
Retain lower tow loop bolts, they will be used later in the installation.
NOTE: Upper most hole will not be used and should be sealed shut with silicon caulk.
2. Lower exhaust for ease of installation. Support exhaust as needed to prevent damage.
3. Fishwire 7/16" carriage bolts and SP2 spacers through access holes in frame, as shown.
(SEE FISHWIRE TECHNIQUES)
4. Position (2) SP32 spacers over the rear most hole in the passenger side plate.
Raise hitch into position and loosely secure with 7/16" flange nuts.
5. Secure center mounting plate of hitch with the existing 10mm bolts into the trunk pan weldnuts.
6. Torque all 7/16" fasteners to 50 ft-lbs. Torque all 10mm fasteners to 40 ft-lbs.
7. Reinstall exhaust.
PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS RECEIVER HITCH TO ENSURE THAT ALL FASTENERS
ARE TIGHT AND THAT ALL STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS ARE SOUND.
Curt Manufacturing Inc., 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 Inc., 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 voids the warranty. Curt Manufacturing Inc.'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.
SAAB 9-5
Parts List
DESCRIPTION
7/16" FISHWIRE
HEX FLANGE NUT
CARRIAGE BOLT
.250 x .88 x 2.25" SQUARE HOLE SPACER
.188 x 1.50 x 2.00" ROUND HOLE SPACER
2
FRAME RAIL
HITCH
HITCH SHOWN IN PROPER POSITION
2,500 LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT &
TOOLS REQUIRED
RATCHET
TORQUE WRENCH
14mm SOCKET
16mm SOCKET
11/16" SOCKET
3
4
DRIVER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
TRUNK PAN
EXISTING
WELDNUT
EXISTING 10mm BOLTS
FASCIA
200 LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT.
1-800-798-0813
PASSENGER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
ACCESS HOLE
(BOTH SIDES)
5
DESIGNED FOR USE WITH
BALLMOUNT # D-55001 / 45501
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