curt 12232 Manual

12232 86-07 FORD TAURUS & 86-07 MERCURY SABLE & 88-94 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
4/8/2011
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 1/2-13
2 2 1/2-13 x 1 3/4
3 2 1/2"
4 2 CM-SP12
5 2 M10 - 1.50 x 45 SEM SCREW
HITCH WEIGHT: 45 LBS.
INSTALL TIME
PROFESSIONAL: 30 MINUTES
60
NOVICE (DIY): MINUTES
INSTALL NOTES:
-DRILLING ON SOME MODELS
-LOWER EXHAUST
-REMOVE CARBON CANISTER
INSTALLATION STEPS
1) Remove the tie downs if present and return to owner.
2) Detach the rubber isolator from exhaust hanger bracket. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the
carbon canister. Disconnect the hose by pinching the release button on the collar and pulling the hose off.
3) Lower the carbon canister by removing the two bolts located on the spare tire well along with two nuts
near the center of the canister. Canister can not be completely removed!
4) Remove the inboard E.A. bolts from the frame end caps and discard bolts.
5) Position hitch on vehicle and attach to inboard side of E.A. units with M10 bolts provided.
Insert a support block and handle nut through each frame access slot and fasten hitch mounting arms
to vehicle frame using a 1/2" hex bolts and conical washers. (Drill mounting holes if needed.)
6) Torque all M10 fasteners to 42 LB/FT . Torque all 1/2" fasteners to 50 LB/FT.
7) Reattach rubber isolator to exhaust hanger bracket. Pass canister hose through access hole in hitch
mounting plate and reconnect hose. Slide canister back into position and reinstall hardware.
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.
36313
Parts List
DESCRIPTION
HANDLE NUT
HEX BOLT
CONICAL TOOTHED WASHER
.250 x 1.00 x 2.00" SQUARE HOLE SPACER
SEM SCREW
DRILL MOUNTING
HOLES AS NEEDED
3
2
NOTES:
*SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT BE EQUIPPED WITH A CARBON CANISTER.
**DRILLING MAY BE REQUIRED ON SOME MODELS.
3500 LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT &
1-800-798-0813
1
4
5
DESIGNED FOR USE WITH
BALLMOUNT # D-221 / 45522
300 LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT.
PASS HOSE
THROUGH HITCH