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curt 13381 Installation Instructions

Class 3 trailer hitch, 2-inch receiver, fits select volkswagen tiguan

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YEARS: 2018-PRESENT
MAKE:
WARNING: NEVER EXCEED YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY
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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
16mm
SOCKET
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.
13381
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
VOLKSWAGEN
TRAILER WEIGHT:
3,500
LBS.
TONGUE WEIGHT:
525
LBS.
20
MIN.
MIN.
INSTALLATION TIPS:
30
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:
SAFETY
EASY
GLASSES
PART REMOVAL
MODEL: TIGUAN
EASY
MODERATE
CHALLENGING
NO DRILLING REQUIRED
(4) WELDNUTS AND BOLTS
LOWER EXHAUST
(2 HANGERS)
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
1/21/2022

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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

    INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH: Lower exhaust by removing (2) bolts from each rear exhaust Parts List hanger brackets (1 per side) using a 13mm socket. ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 10-10282 BOLT, CAR,7/16-14 UNC,1-1/2,GRD8,YZ 2022 and newer models: If present, remove the plastic shroud CM-SP2 .250 x .88 x 2.25"...
  • Page 3 INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH: Vehicles without factory hardware: 2b. Fishwire 7/16" carriage bolt and CM-SP2 spacer through access hole in bottom of frame rails and leave in frame. 3b. Raise hitch into position feeding fishwires through mounting holes in hitch. Pull hardware out of frame and secure hitch with 7/16"...
  • Page 5: 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.