Blue Ox BX3781 User manual

2009-13 Toyota Corolla
Installation Instructions
BX3781
405-0009 Rev. C Page 1 of 7 3/1/12
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 “t
work.” When necessary, Blue Ox®Dealers can
be found at www.blueox.com or by contacting
our 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
or existing hardware specied in the
Baseplate Towing Installation Instructions.
Serial Number
Conrm the towability and pre-towing
procedures for your vehicle with
the owner’s manual or contact the
vehicle’s manufacturer for specic
towing procedures.
Please read BOTH these Installation Instructions and the General Towing Instructions
before attempting to install or operate this equipment.
!
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: 15”
Attachment Tab Width: 18 1/4”
Bolt Torque Specications
Torque in Foot-Pounds per Inch Bolts
Bolt Torque Specications
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
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

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Installation Instructions
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NIP4 ROTCENNOC
YAWAKAERB HCTIWS
NIP6 ROTCENNOC
1873XB .ONMETIREBMUNTRAP
18025-16
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N,DLW
20556-16
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'MDLW
39643-26
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ATTTA
42285-101
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TPADA
54027-201
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KAERB
60500-102
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02-4/1
72910-102
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23-01#
88630-102
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61-8/3
93550-102
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02-4/1
017400-202 23-01#
112010-202
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02-4/1
210100-302OL"8/3
314500-302
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OL01#
9331-392
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CTIWS
5080-492
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NNOC
2090-492
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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.
Tools Required
10MM Socket Large Vise Grip
14MM Socket Flat Screw Driver
9/16” Socket Phillips Screw Driver
1 1/4” Hole Saw Utility Knife
13/32” Drill Bit Loctite Red
Parts List
Ref. No. Qty. Part # Description
1 6 61-5208 3/8”-16 Nut Plate with 14” Wire
2 1 61-6550 BX3781 Baseplate
3 2 62-3469 Attachment Tab
4 2 101-5822 4 Way Connector Adapter
5 1 102-7204 Breakaway Bracket
6 2 201-0050 1/4”-20 x 3/4” Hex Head Bolt, Grade 5, ZP
7 2 201-0192 #10-32 x 1/2” Round Slotted Head Screw
8 6 201-0368 3/8”-16 x 1-1/4” Hex Head Bolt, Grade 5, ZP
9 2 201-0553 1/4”-20 x 1/2” Hex Wshd Type F TCS Screw, ZP
10 2 202-0047 #10-32 Hex Nut
11 2 202-0102 1/4”-20 Hex Nylon Nut, ZP
12 6 203-0010 3/8” Lock Washer, ZP
13 2 203-0054 #10 Lock Washer
14 2 226-0046 (not shown) 36” Class III Safety Cables
15 2 229-0359 (not shown) 3/8” Quicklink, ZP
16 1 290-0437 (not shown) Black Receiver Cap Plug
17 1 293-1339 (not provided) Breakaway Switch
18 1 294-0805 (not provided) 4 Pin Connector
19 1 294-0902 (not provided) 6 Pin Connector

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Installation Instructions
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Vehicle Weight:
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. TheAcclaim
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.
Tow Bar Adapters are NOT to be used with
vehicles weighing over 5,000 lbs.
Installation Notes: The fascia and
aluminum bumper and are removed and
reinstalled during installation of the baseplate.
Drilling is required. Trimming of the fascia 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
ling a hole slightly, bending electrical rods and/
or bending end plates.
The BX8848 Bulb and Socket Wiring Kit is
recommended for this vehicle.
Installation Instructions:
1. Using the Phillips screw driver, remove the
Phillips screws (white arrow) from the top
corner edge of the fascia. Remove push pin
(gray arrow), do this to both sides and set
aside for later reinstallation.
2. Remove push pin from top edge of fascia
just below hood latch and set aside for
reinstallation later.
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5. Behind the fascia on the bottom of the bumper,
are two push pins to remove from the fascia’s
tabs. Remove with a at screw driver. Pull the
fascia forward on both sides and set aside for
later reinstallation.
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7. Using a 14MM socket, remove the two bolts
on each side of the bumper and take the
bumper off. Set aside for later reinstallation.
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6. Remove the styrofoam. On the driver’s side
only, using a at screw driver release the tabs
from the top of the bumper and tie the wire
loom up in the open area during baseplate
installation.
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4. Just forward of the front tire underneath, using
a 10MM socket, remove the two metric bolts
(white arrows). Using a at screw driver,
remove the push pin (gray arrow). Do this on
both sides and set aside for later reinstallation.
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3. Just forward the front tire on the upper corner
of the fascia and inside the wheel well, turn the
screw 90oto remove it (white arrow). Using a
at screw driver, remove the upper push pin
(gray arrow). Do this on both sides and set
aside for later reinstallation.
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8. Remove the black shield on both sides. It will
not be reinstalled.
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11. Slide the baseplate up between the frame
rails, align with the existing hole on each side
and clamp.
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10. Move the bracket out of the way by sliding it up. Measure 7” up. Reroute the wire up and reattach
the bracket so that the bottom of it is 7” up.
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9. On the driver’s side pull the wiring out of the
existing hole. Drill a hole in the frame rail
under but connected with the existing hole
using the 1 1/4” hole saw on both sides. This
hole will allow the installer to insert the nut
plates inside of the frame rail.
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Installation Instructions
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15.Attach baseplate safety cables as in above
photos or as close to as possible. If you are
unable to place safety cables in this location,
position the cables around a solid piece of the
frame. Do this on both sides.
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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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12. Insert 3/8-16 x 1 1/4” hex bolts with 3/8” lock
washers attached to 3/8-16 nut plates with
inserted into the frame rail on both sides to
hold the baseplate in place.
13. Using the baseplate as a template, drill both
holes in the under side of the frame rail with a
13/32” drill bit. Do this on both sides.
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14. Insert 3/8-16 x 1 1/4” hex bolts and 3/8” lock
washers with 3/8-16 nut plates with inserted
into the frame rail. Use loctite on all the
bolts and tighten. Do this on both sides and
the bolts inserted previously. Reinstall the
bumper.
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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.

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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.
© 2008, 09, 12 Blue Ox
One Mill Road, Industrial Park
Pender, Nebraska 68047
Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
www.blueox.com
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
condence you have shown in the performance of our
products. It is because of customers like you we enjoy
the success we have today.
Shown With Removable Tabs
16. Hold the fascia as close to its original position
as possible, mark and trim the grill with a utility
knife to allow the baseplate receivers to come
through. Reinstall the fascia.
NOTE: On 2009-10 models see Figure A. For
2011 models reference Figure B.
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Figure A
Figure B