Blue Ox BX2711 User manual

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Please read BOTH these Installation Instructions and the General
Instructions before attempting to install or operate this equipment.
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 necessary and knowledge
to do “fit work”. When necessary Blue Ox®
Dealers can be found at www.blueox.us or by
contacting our 24/7 Customer Care
Department at [phone].
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
and existing hardware specified in the
Baseplate Installation Instructions.
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. You can also
contact REMCO for additional
information at 1(800)228-2481.
Attachment Tab Height: 14.5”
Attachment Tab Width: 22”
2005 Kia Spectra
Installation Instructions
BX2711
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 per Inch Bolts
Bolt Torque Specifications
Torque in Foot-Pounds per Metric Bolts
Bolt Size Grade 8.8 Grade 10.9
6MM 6 8
8MM 16 22
10MM 31 40
12MM 54 70
14MM 89 117
Serial Number
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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

2005 Kia Spectra
Installation Instructions
BX2711
Parts List
Ref. No. Qty. Part # Description
1 1 61-6210 Weldment, Baseplate, BX2711
2 8 61-5208 Weldment, 3/8-16 Nut Plate, with 14” Wire
3 8 201-0440 3/8-16 x 1 1/2” Hex Bolt, Grd. 5, ZP
4 8 203-0010 3/8” Lock Washer, ZP
5 2 201-0553 1/4-20 x 1/2” Hx. Wshd, Type F Screw
6 2 201-0192 #10-32 x 1/2” Slot Rd. Hd. Screw
7 2 203-0054 #10 Lock Washer
8 2 202-0047 #10-32 Hex Nut
9 2 101-5822 Adapter, 4 Way Connector
10 2 62-3468 Attachment, Assembly, SF/SB (R)
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 (Not Shown)
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, or call our 24/7 Customer Care Team at [phone].
Tools Required
Vise Grips
Reciprocating Saw
Loctite®RED
10MM Socket
12MM Socket
9/16” Socket
13/32” Socket
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Attachment Tabs:
Motorhome mount tow bars are recommended for
use with this baseplate. Due to the design of the
removable tabs, the RangeFinder II, 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.
Instructions:
The fascia and plastic cover are removed
and reinstalled for the baseplate installation.
Drilling is required.
Trimming of the frame rail is required.
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.
2. From the plastic cover on the top edge of the
fascia, remove five Phillips pushpins from the
passenger’s side. Remove the black plastic. Set
pushpins and plastic aside to reinstall later.
3. Directly below the plastic cover just removed, use
a 10MM socket to remove two metric bolts from the
top of the metal bumper bracket. Set bolts aside to
reinstall later.
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1. From the plastic cover on the top edge of the
fascia, remove six Phillips pushpins from the
driver’s side. Set pushpins aside to reinstall later.
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BX2711
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4. On the bottom corner of the fascia, just forward of
the front tire, remove three pushpins. Do this to
both sides of the vehicle. Set pushpins aside to
reinstall later.
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5. Remove four pushpins found on the bottom of the
fascia. Set pushpins aside to reinstall later.
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6. Remove the pushpin near the tie down bracket at
the front of the wheel well. Do this to both sides of
the vehicle. Set pushpins aside to reinstall later.
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7. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the metric bolt
just forward of the front tire on the wheel well. Do
this to both sides of the vehicle. Set pushpins aside
to reinstall later. Pull fascia forward to remove.
Carefully set fascia aside to reinstall later.
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2005 Kia Spectra
Installation Instructions
BX2711
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8. Remove six metric bolts securing the metal
bumper. Between the headlight and the bumper are
three bolts. Using a 12MM socket, remove the two
larger metric bolts. Using a 10MM socket, remove
the smaller metric bolt. Repeat this for the three
metric bolts found below the metal bumper. Do
this to both sides of the vehicle. Set bolts aside to
reinstall later. Pull the bumper forward to remove.
Set the bumper aside to reinstall later.
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9-B
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9. On the side of the frame, bend the tab down flush with the frame side, using the hammer. Do this to both
sides of the vehicle. Mark an area to be trimmed on the bumper bracket on the frame end. Begin marking
on the side of the bracket level with the bottom of the dimple found on the side of the frame (see the arrow
in Photo 9-B). On the front of the side bumper bracket make a mark approximately 1 1/2” in toward the
radiator to be flush with the side of the frame rail just behind the bumper bracket. This top horizontal cut is
approximately 4 3/4” from the top of the bracket, and the lower horizontal cut is 8 3/4” from the top of the
bracket. Mark a vertical line on the front of the bracket, flush with the side of the frame rail. Do this to both
sides of the vehicle.
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2005 Kia Spectra
Installation Instructions
BX2711
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10 11. The newly cut area should be treated with spray
paint as an anti-corrosive measure.
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10. Begin removing this area with the reciprocating
saw by first cutting the two horizontal cuts into the
bumper bracket. It will take several vertical cuts to
remove the marked area and make it flush with the
frame. Do this to both sides of the vehicle.
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12. Reinstall metal bumper. Only one bolt per side
needs to be reinstalled because the bumper is
removed again shortly. On the lower bumper
bracket, mark a square area around the bolt hole
closest to the outermost bumper bracket edge.
Note that the vertical cut will be flush with the side
of the frame. Do this to both sides of the vehicle.
Remove the metric bolts securing the metal
bumper. Pull bumper forward to remove. With
the metal bumper on a stable surface, use the
reciprocating saw to cut the marked area around
the bolt hole. Doing this prepares the area for
baseplate installation.
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13. Guide baseplate so that its curved area, as
indicated by the white arrow in the photo above,
hugs the ribbed area of the frame. Position the
baseplate until one of its bolt holes aligns with a
pre-existing nut on the frame, as indicated by the
grey arrow in the photo above. Do this to both
sides of the vehicle. Using a large Vise grip, clamp
the baseplate into place.
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**BE SURE TO USE LOCTITE®RED ON ALL
BOLTS BEFORE TIGHTENING. TIGHTEN ALL
BOLTS ACCORDING TO THE TORQUE CHART
ON PAGE 1 OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS OR ON
PAGE 3 OF THE BASEPLATE TOWING
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS.
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2005 Kia Spectra
Installation Instructions
BX2711
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14. Using the baseplate as a template, drill into the
frame through the four remaining baseplate holes
using a 13/32” drill bit. Guide the 3/8-16 nut plates
through openings in the frame and frame rail
openings to align with the baseplate holes. Insert
3/8-16 x 1 ½ hex bolts with 3/8” lock washers and
tighten to nut plates. Do this to both sides of the
vehicle.
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15. Reinstall the metal bumper. NOTE: It is
recommended to slide one side of the bumper in
first and then make adjustments so the other side
can slide under the headlight assembly. It may
be necessary to loosen the metric bolts of the
headlight assembly in order to guide the bumper
under the headlight assembly.
**BE SURE TO USE LOCTITE®RED ON ALL
BOLTS BEFORE TIGHTENING. TIGHTEN ALL
BOLTS ACCORDING TO THE TORQUE CHART
ON PAGE 1 OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS OR ON
PAGE 3 OF THE BASEPLATE TOWING
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS.
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Be sure that ALL electrical connections
are plugged in properly and functioning
BEFORE Installing the fascia.
16 .Reinstall the fascia and the plastic cover, inserting
all screws, pushpins, and bolts. Installation of
baseplate is complete.
Install the tow bar and safety cables according to
the instructions 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.
DEALER or INSTALLER:
Be certain the user receives the
instruction sheets for their products.

Customer Service Commitment
Blue Ox® is focused on providing exemplary customer
service, as observed in our mission statement and
guiding principles. In accordance with this objective,
Blue Ox® is proud to provide services such as repairs
and general maintenance of Blue Ox® products at over
150 RV Rallies. Look for our Destination America
or Blue Ox® Racing service crews at the next rally or
NASCAR race that you attend. If you were not present
at the time of service, you will nd an informative,
personalized note explaining any services that may have
been performed to your Blue Ox® products.
Blue Ox® also oers educational seminars at rallies and
through our Parks and Resort teams. In addition, Blue
Ox® customers visiting our factory may take advantage
of the well-equipped Blue Ox® RV park at no charge to
you, our valued and appreciated customer.
© 2006 Blue Ox
One Mill Road, Industrial Park
Pender, Nebraska 68047
Phone: [phone]
Toll Free: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.blueox.us
2005 Kia Spectra
Installation Instructions
BX2711
Without removable tabs installed.
Without removable tabs installed.
With removable tabs installed.
With removable tabs installed.
The BX8869 Bulb & Socket Kit is
The BX8869 Bulb & Socket Kit is
recommended for this vehicle.
recommended for this vehicle.
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