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YEARS: 2020-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
7mm
10mm
21mm
AVIATION
SOCKET
SHEARS
TAPE
MEASURE
MARKER
DRILL BIT
POWER
1/4"
DRILL
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.
13438
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FORD / LINCOLN
TRAILER WEIGHT:
6,000
TONGUE WEIGHT:
600
60
MIN.
INSTALLATION TIPS:
120 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:
SOCKET
EASY
EXTENSION
SAFETY
GLASSES
MODEL: EXPLORER / AVIATOR
LBS.
LBS.
MODERATE
MODERATE
CHALLENGING
NO FRAME
DRILLING
FISHWIRE
HARDWARE
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
10/15/2020
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Summary of Contents for curt 13438
- 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. If present remove underbody panel by removing (8) Parts List fasteners using 10mm socket and (4) plastic fasteners. ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION Set aside panel for reinstallation. 10-10278 BOLT, CAR,1/2-13 UNC,1-1/4,GRD8,YZ 20-00062 NUT,SER-FLANGE,1/2-13 UNC,GRD8,YZ CM-SP6 .250 x 1.00 x 3.00" SQUARE HOLE SPACER 1_2 FISHWIRE 1/2"...
- Page 3 INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH: 3. Remove heat shield by removing (5) fasteners, on each 5. If kick sensor is present, remove (4) of the (6) rivets using side, using 10mm socket. Remove (2) wheel well fasteners, a drill along rear fascia, starting from driver side, to avoid on each side using 7mm socket.
- Page 4 INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH: 7. Fishwire (2) 1/2" carraige bolts and (2) CM-SP6 spacers 9. Reinstall vehicle components using steps 1-5 in reverse into access hole and out mounting holes on each side. order. Reinstall trimmed heat shield. NOTE: Do not reinstall rearward most frame rail nut. 8.
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Page 6: 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.
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