curt 11736 Manual

11736 1995-97 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON
1/20/2011
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 18050 STABILIZING STRAPS.
** FAILURE TO PROPERLY SUPPORT NON-TRAILER LOADS WILL VOID PRODUCT WARRANTY**
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Parts List
ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
1 1 CM-11736-MB .250" PLATE
2 4 3/8" FENDER WASHER
3 4 3/8 - 16 x 1 1/4 HEX BOLT
4 4 7/16-14 x 1 1/4 HEX BOLT
5 4 7/16-14 HEX FLANGE NUT
6 4 HFN3816 HEX FLANGE NUT
HITCH WEIGHT: 22 LBS.
INSTALL TIME
PROFESSIONAL: 20 MINUTES
NOVICE (DIY): 40 MINUTES
INSTALL NOTES:
- DRILLING REQUIRED
- REMOVE SCREWS
- TEMPORARILY REMOVE SPARE TIRE
- SILICONE SEAL HARDWARE
INSTALLATION STEPS
1. Under the rear of vehicle, locate and remove six screws holding the center plastic strap attached to bumper
fascia. Temporarily remove spare tire from inside car.
2. Being cautious of internal wires in trunk area, place main body inside trunk, centered on rearmost lip.
NOTE: The center two mounting holes are not on the centerline of the main body, it must be positioned
with holes at 1 1/8" from surface lip.
3. Using main body as a drill template, drill mounting holes through tire well lip.
4. Attach hitch to main body as shown.
5. Using hitch as a drill template, drill (4) remaining holes through the tire well. Install fasteners as shown
with fender washers used inside of tire well..
6. Torque all 7/16" hardware to 50 lb.-ft. and all 3/8" hardware to 30 lb.-ft.
7. Use silicone sealant to seal hardware installed through tire well.
8. Reinstall spare tire and screws removed in Step 1.
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.
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DRILL HOLES
TIRE WELL
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DRILL HOLES
2,000 LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT &
1-800-798-0813
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TIRE WELL LIP
DESIGNED FOR USE WITH
BALLMOUNT #55001 / 45501
200 LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT.
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