curt 13112 Manual

13112 FORD EXPLORER / MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
9/4/2009
GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH:
GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION HITCH:
***DO NOT EXCEED VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY.***
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Parts List
ITEM QTY PART NUMBER
1 1 1/2" FISHWIRE TOOL
2 2 CM-SP4 .250 x 1.50 x 3.00" SQUARE HOLE SPACER
3 4 HFN 1213
HEX FLANGE NUT
4 4 1/2 - 13 x 2" CARRIAGE BOLT
5 2 CM-116415-CT CABLE TIE 11/64 X 15" 50# UV BLACK
6 2 CM-SP6 .250 x 1.00 x 3.00" SQUARE HOLE SPACER
6
4
2
HITCH WEIGHT: 33 LBS.
INSTALL TIME
PROFESSIONAL: 30 MINUTES
NOVICE (DIY): 60 MINUTES
INSTALL NOTES:
- FISHWIRING REQUIRED
- NO DRILLING REQUIRED
INSTALLATION STEPS
1) Remove the electrical bracket from bumper. Disconnect the rubber electrical connector from the metal
bracket. Replace the bolt and return the bracket to the owner.
2) Install the carriage bolt and spacer using the fishwire for the forward attachment, insert fasteners through
the access slot on either side of the frame rail.
3) Raise the hitch into position and hand tighten conical washer and hex nut.
(being careful not to push the carriage bolt and block back into the frame)
Note: On some vehicles the rearward attachment hole may have some minor deformation. Use a
hammer to flatten frame rail if there is interference with raising the hitch into position.
4) Using the fishwire, install the remaining carriage bolts and spacers for the rearward attachment, insert
fasteners through the same access slot on either side of the frame rail.
5) Torque all 1/2 fasteners to 75 lb-ft.
6) Using the cable ties supplied, attach trailer wiring plug in a suitable location for future access. Re-install
spare tire, if it was removed prior to hitch installation.
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.
78212
DESCRIPTION
DRIVER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
USE AS NEEDED FOR TRAILER
ACCESS SLOT
WIRING PLUG ATTACHMENT
REARWARD MOST ATTACHMENT
HOLE MAY NEED TO BE FLATTENED
TO ALLOW FOR HITCH INSTALLATION
3
5,000 LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT &
8,000 LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT &
1-800-798-0813
PASSENGER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
1
5
WARNING: IF VEHICLE IS
EQUIPPED WITH O.E.M. HITCH
DO NOT USE BOTH
RECEIVERS AT THE SAME TIME.
THIS MAY OVERLOAD AND CAUSE
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE.
500 LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT.
LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT
800