curt 13077 Manual

13077
9/17/2010
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**
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Parts List
ITEM QTY PART NUMBER
1 8 M12 - 1.5 HEX NUT HEX NUT
2 8 1/2" CONICAL TOOTHED WASHER
3 4 PTR14 1/4" PUSH-TYPE RETAINER
HITCH WEIGHT: 43 LBS.
INSTALL TIME
PROFESSIONAL: 90 MINUTES
NOVICE (DIY): 180 MINUTES
INSTALL NOTES:
- FASCIA TRIMMING REQUIRED
- NO DRILLING REQUIRED
INSTALLATION STEPS
1) Remove lower bumper fascia. Remove the 2 plastic pop rivets from wheel well opening for each side,
these can NOT be re-used. Gently pull back the molding to locate and remove bottom screw.
(Note 2011 Remove 3 plastic push pins) Remove tail lights (3) 8mm nuts per side.
2) Remove the screw located behind each of the reflectors, (the reflector can be removed by releasing
the clip that holds the reflector in place, access under bumper).
3) Remove the 6 screws located on the bottom of the bumper. Unplug back-up sensor harness if vehicle
is equipped.
4) Gently pull the bumper ends outward and push the bumper forward. Remove and discard steel bumper
beam and fasteners. Lowering tailgate to 45° angle allows access to upper mounting nuts.
5) Locate hitch into position and install with supplied fasteners as shown.
6) Torque all 12mm fasteners to 62 lb-ft.
7) With hitch on vehicle, mark bumper fascia and trim until fascia fits back onto vehicle without interfering
with hitch.
NOTE: Watch for back-up sensor wires when trimming, the wires run along the fascia and could get cut.
8) Re-install bumper fascia onto vehicle with (4) 1/4" push-type retainers.
NOTE: OEM tow hooks can no longer be used at rear of vehicle.
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.
78265
BMW X5
DESCRIPTION
DRIVER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
EXISTING WELD STUDS
(BOTH FRAME RAILS)
6,000 LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT &
1-800-798-0813
PASSENGER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
3
600 LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT.
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