curt 12253 Manual

12253
3/24/2011
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 4 7/16-14
2 4 CM-SP11
3 4 7/16-14 x 1 1/2
2
HITCH WEIGHT: 28 LBS.
INSTALL TIME
PROFESSIONAL: 30 MINUTES
NOVICE (DIY): 60 MINUTES
INSTALL NOTES:
-DRILLING REQUIRED
-FISHWIRE HARDWARE
INSTALLATION STEPS
1) Disconnect the two fascia tabs holding the lower fascia to the trunk pan.
2) Fishwire the foreward fasteners in the frame rail.
3) Use the nylon washers between the spacers and the aluminum bumper.
4) Raise the hitch into position and attach with fasteners toward front of vehicle.
5) Using the hitch as a template, drill two 1/2" holes in the bumper.
6) Fishwire carriage bolts and spacers thru holes in bumper and install lock washers and nuts.
7) Reattach the lower fascia tabs with cable ties provided.
8) Torque all 7/16 hardware to 50 ft-lbs
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.
36282
2000-2006 LINCOLN LS
Parts List
DESCRIPTION
HEX FLANGE NUT
.250 x 1.00 x 2.50" SQUARE HOLE SPACER
CARRIAGE BOLT
3
1
3500 LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT &
1-800-798-0813
DESIGNED FOR USE WITH
BALL MOUNT # D-21 / 45521
350 LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT.