Blue Ox BX2610 User manual

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2010 Ford Fusion
(No Hybrid)
Installation Instructions
BX2610
1. Blue Ox®towing products and accessories
are intended to be installed by Blue Ox®
Dealers who are familiar with our products and
have the equipment and knowledge to do “fit
work”. When necessary, Blue Ox®Dealers can
be found at www.blueox.us or by contacting
our Customer Care Department at (888)
425-5382
2. Many Blue Ox®Baseplates are designed to
use existing holes and hardware to mount
the baseplate to the towed vehicle. Even
though bolts are there, do not assume they
are adequate for baseplate mounting. Always
use hardware supplied in the hardware kit
or existing hardware specified in the
Baseplate Installation Instructions.
Serial Number
Confirm the towability and pre-towing
procedures for your vehicle with
the owner’s manual or contact the
vehicle’s manufacturer for specific
towing procedures.
Please read BOTH these Installation Instructions and the General Towing
Instructions before attempting to install or operate this equipment.
Bolt Size Grade 5 Grade 8
1/4” 10 14
5/16” 19 29
3/8” 33 47
7/16” 54 78
1/2” 78 119
5/8” 154 230
Bolt Torque Specifications
Torque in Foot-Pounds for Inch Bolts
Bolt Torque Specifications
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8MM 16 22
10MM 31 40
12MM 54 70
14MM 89 117
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Failure to read and follow these instructions
could result in separation of the towed vehicle
from the tow bar, causing property damage,
loss of towed vehicle, personal injury or death.
WARNING
Attachment Tab Height: 14 3/4”
Attachment Tab Width: 19 1/2”

Important:
Use only genuine factory replacement parts on your baseplate. Do NOT substitute homemade or non-typical parts. If a
bolt is lost or in need of replacement, for your safety and the preservation of your baseplate, be sure to use a replacement
bolt of the same grade (In most cases it will be Grade 5, please reference the parts list above). Replacement parts may be
ordered through your nearest Blue Ox® Dealer or Distributor.
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2010 Ford Fusion (No Hybrid)
Installation Instructions
BX2610
Tools Required
7MM Socket Flat Screwdriver
10MM Socket Utility Knife
13MM Socket Pliers
9/16” Socket 1 1/4” Hole Saw
Large Vise Grips 13/32” Drill Bit
Drill Loctite®RED
Parts List
Ref. No. Qty. Part # Description
1 1 61-6645 Weldment, Baseplate, BX2610
2 2 61-5208 3/8-16 Nut Plate, with 14” Wire
3 8 107-2683 Spacer Tube, 3/4 X .406 (ID)X 1”
4 6 201-0444 3/8-16 X 2 Hex Bolt Grade 5 ZP.
5 6 203-0010 3/8” Lock Washer, ZP
6 4 202-0090 3/8-16 Hex Nyl. Ins. Lock Nut, ZP
7 2 201-0553 1/4-20 x 1/2” Hx. Wshd, Type F Screw
8 2 201-0192 #10-32 x 1/2” Slot, Rd. Hd. Screw
9 2 203-0054 #10 Lock Washer
10 2 202-0047 #10-32 Hex Nut
11 2 101-5822 Adapter, 4 Way Connector
12 2 62-3469 Attachment Tab Assembly, Rem, SF/LB, 1 Hole
2 201-0702 6MM-1.00 X 45MM Hex Bolt, Grd 8.8, (Not Shown)
2 203-0161 6MM, Lock Washer, ZP (Not Shown)
2 203-0001 1/4 Flat Washer, ZP (Not Shown)
2 226-0046 Baseplate Safety Cable, 36” CL III (Not Shown)
2 229-0359 Quicklink, 3/8, ZP (Not Shown)
2 290-0437 Cap Plug, Black (Not Shown)
ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
6 WAY ROUND
4 WAY ROUND
ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

Attachment Tabs:
Motorhome mount tow bars are recommended for
use with this baseplate. Due to the design of the
removable tabs, the RangeFinderII, Adventurer
and Ambassador tow bars can not be used. The
Acclaim tow bar may be used, but will not fold and
store on the front of the vehicle. Adapters, except
the BX8833 and BX88151, can not be used with
this baseplate.
Installation Notes: The front fascia,
plastic bumper cover, air baffle, and washer
reservoir are removed and replaced during
installation. Drilling is required. The bumper
cover, fascia, air baffle and washer reservoir
must be trimmed.
The dimensional variations between otherwise
identical vehicles can be considerable.
While the baseplate was designed for easy
installation, it may be necessary to tailor the
baseplate slightly to compensate for auto
manufacturer’s tolerances. These minor
adjustments may include filing a hole slightly,
bending electrical rods, and/ or bending end
plates.
The BX8869 Bulb and Socket Wiring Kit is
recommended for this vehicle.
1. Using the 10mm socket, remove two metric bolts
from the top of the grille (white arrows). Remove
one pushpin from the top of the grille (gray arrow).
Do this to both sides of the vehicle. Set bolts and
pushpin aside to be reinstalled later.
Installation Instructions:
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2. Remove three pushpins from the top of the grille.
Do this to both sides of the vehicle. Set pushpins
aside to be reinstalled later.
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Possible Location for the BX8869 Bulb
Possible Location for the BX8869 Bulb
and Socket Wiring Kit.
and Socket Wiring Kit.

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3. Just forward of the front tire, inside the wheel well,
remove three pushpins. Do this to both sides of
the vehicle. Set pushpins aside to be reinstalled
later.
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5. Grab, lift and pull the fascia straight out to remove
it. Do this to both sides of the vehicle. Set fascia
carefully aside to be reinstalled later.
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6. Remove the plastic bumper cover by pushing down
on the eight tabs to release. Set the bumper cover
aside to be reinstalled later.
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4. Using the 7mm socket, remove five metric bolts
from underneath the front of the fascia. Do this
to both sides of the vehicle. Set bolts aside to be
reinstalled later.
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8. On the passenger side using the 10mm socket, remove three metric bolts from the washer reservoir, one
on the right side (see 8A) and two on the left (see 8B & 8C). Disconnect the hoses and the wiring, plug the
hoses. Set washer reservoir and bolts aside to be reinstalled later.
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6. On the driver’s side use the 13MM socket to remove the three metric bolts from the air baffle, two in the front
and one in the back. Set the air baffle aside to be reinstalled later.
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Installation Instructions
BX2610
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9. On the bottom side of the plastic bumper cover,
using a utility knife, notch out the corner. Go over
1”, then up, across and back. Do this to both sides.
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11. Slide the baseplate up into place, start the existing
bolts. Do this to both sides of the vehicle.
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12. Using the baseplate as a template with the 13/32”
drill bit, drill the three holes on the side (white
arrows). Using the 1 1/4” hole saw, drill a hole so
that nut plates may be inserted into the frame (gray
arrow). Do this to both sides of the vehicle.
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10. Using the 13MM socket, remove two bolts from
underneath the bumper. Do this to both sides. Set
the bolts aside to be reinstalled later.
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BE SURE TO USE LOCTITE®RED ON ALL BOLTS
BEFORE TIGHTENING. TIGHTEN ALL BOLTS
ACCORDING TO THE TORQUE CHART ON THE
FRONT PAGE OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS OR ON
PAGE 3 OF THE BASEPLATE TOWING GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS.

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14. On the driver’s side, trim the corner of the air baffle
up to the rubber as shown.
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13. Insert 3/8-16 x 2” hex bolts in all holes, 1” spacers
are placed between the baseplate and the frame
for each hole. The front hole and the bottom back
hole have 3/8” lock washers with 3/8-16 hex nuts
(white arrows). The top back hole has the 3/8” lock
washer on this side and a 3/8-16 nut plate inserted
into the drilled hole (gray arrow). Be sure to use
Loctite on all the bolts. Do this to both sides of the
vehicle.
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16. Reattach the air baffle.
15. Using the utility knife, cut the tab off of the washer
reservoir.
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BE SURE TO USE LOCTITE®RED ON ALL BOLTS
BEFORE TIGHTENING. TIGHTEN ALL BOLTS
ACCORDING TO THE TORQUE CHART ON THE
FRONT PAGE OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS OR ON
PAGE 3 OF THE BASEPLATE TOWING GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS.

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18. Reinstall the washer reservior. Use a 6MM-1
x 45MM hex bolts with 6MM lock washers and
1/4” flat washers. Insert 1” spacers between the
washer reservoir and the frame for each hole.
Reconnect the hoses and the wiring. Reinstall the
plastic bumper cover. Tighten all bolts completely.
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17. Attach the permanent baseplate safety cables to
the provided convenience link on the baseplate
(see grey arrow). The photo above shows the
recommended installation of the permanent
baseplate safety cables to frame of the vehicle
(see white arrow). Additional options may interfere
with suggested mounting, in this case, secure the
cables to a solid piece of the frame as described
in the instructions included with the permanent
baseplate safety cables. Be sure the safety cables
do not rub against any hoses or moving parts.
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19. Using the utility knife, on the back side of the
fascia, cut out the first long top rib. Do this to both
sides of the fascia. Reinstall the fascia.
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Be sure that ALL electrical connections
are plugged in properly and functioning
BEFORE installing the fascia.
DEALER or INSTALLER:
Be certain the user receives the
instruction sheets for their products.
Install the tow bar and safety cables
according to the instructions provided in their
packages. When demonstrating this to the
customer, be sure to include all the contents
and packages.
Do NOT substitute other devices if the tow
bar pins and clips are misplaced.
© 2009 Blue Ox
One Mill Road, Industrial Park
Pender, Nebraska 68047
Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
www.blueox.us
CUSTOMER SERVICE COMMITMENT
Blue Ox is committed to providing you with
exceptional customer care throughout your lifetime
with our products. Our team is here to assist you
with any questions you may have regarding the
performance of your product. Simply call 1-800-
228-9289 and you can speak with our customer
care team.
Additionally, please visit our website to see
which rallies our Destination America team will
be attending. For a nominal fee, our service
technician will service your towing system to
ensure it’s in proper working condition. Also as
a commitment to our customers, should you visit
our factory you can stay at our full service Blue
Ox campground at no charge along with enjoying
a factory tour.
Again thank you for being our customer and for
the confidence you have shown in the performance
of our products. It is because of customers like
you we enjoy the success we have today.
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2010 Ford Fusion (No Hybrid)
Installation Instructions
BX2610