Curt Manufacturing 111395 User manual

MAKE: STYLE:
20
WARNING: NEVER EXCEED YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY
WEIGHT CARRYING:
INSTALLATION TIPS:
INSTALLATION REQUIRES:
VEHICLE PHOTO:
HITCH ILLUSTRATION:
REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO
MAKE SURE YOUR HITCH MATCHES
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY:
MODERATE
EASY MODERATE CHALLENGING
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION, READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY.
2. TO EASE INSTALLATION, 2 PEOPLE MAY BE
REQUIRED.
3. USING PROPER TOOLS WILL GREATLY IMPROVE
THE QUALITY OF THE INSTALL AND REDUCE THE
TIME REQUIRED.
4. NEED HELP OR HAVE SOME QUESTIONS?
CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 800.798.0813
Safety glasses should be
worn at all times while
installing this product
.
YEARS: 2014-CURRENT KIA MODEL: FORTE5 HATCHBACK
2,000
200
TRAILER WEIGHT:
TONGUE WEIGHT:
11395 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
LBS.
LBS.
WARNING:
WE RECOMMEND THE USE OF 18050 STABILIZING STRAPS FOR ALL NON-TRAILER
(WHEEL-LESS) LOADS. PLEASE SEE THE CURT CATALOG OR VISIT US ONLINE AT
WWW.CURTMFG.COM FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
40 MIN.
MIN.
PRO INSTALL TIME:
NOVICE INSTALL TIME:
IF YOU ARE HESITANT TO UNDERTAKE
THIS TASK ON YOUR OWN, CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED
CURT INSTALLER FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE.
SCAN FOR
MORE INFO
PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS RECEIVER HITCH TO ENSURE ALL FASTENERS ARE TIGHT AND ALL STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS ARE SOUND
CURT Manufacturing LLC. 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 LLC. 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 LLC.'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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RATCHET
TORQUE
WRENCH SOCKET
17mm
WIRE PIPE
BRUSH
- NO DRILLING REQUIRED
- LOWER EXHAUST
REQUIRED
PRY BAR
SAFETY
GLASSES

INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH:
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Parts List
DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBERQTYITEM
CONICAL TOOTHED WASHER3/8"
41
HEX BOLTM10 - 1.25 x 2542
2
1
1. Lower exhaust by removing (2) rubber isolators from
the exhaust side leaving the isolators attached to
the vehicle. Exhaust will be supported by the rear
axle. (see Rubber Isolator Removal Diagram)
PASSENGER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
DRIVER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
EXHAUST TIP(S)
MUFFLER
2. Raise hitch into position over exhaust.
NOTE: If preferred reinstall exhaust with hitch.
EXISTING
WELDNUTS
(BOTH SIDES)
DESIGNED FOR USE WITH
BALL MOUNT # 45521
EURO MOUNT OPTION AVAILABLE
#45571 (1 7/8" BALL)
#45572 (2" BALL)

INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH:
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3. Loosely secure hitch with M10-1.25 x 25mm hex bolts and
3/8" conical toothed washers through existing weldnuts in
outside of frame rails.
4. Torque 10mm hardware to 48 ft-lbs.
5. Raise exhaust back into position if lowered.
Installation complete

GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH: LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT.
***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**
HAVING INSTALLATION QUESTIONS? CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1-800-798-0813
HITCH WEIGHT: LBS.
INSTALL TIME
PROFESSIONAL: MINUTES
NOVICE (DIY): MINUTES
INSTALL NOTES:
PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS RECEIVER HITCH TO ENSURE THAT ALL FASTENERS
ARE TIGHT AND THAT ALL STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS ARE SOUND.
CURT Manufacturing LLC., 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 LLC., 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 LLC.'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.
2,000 200
31
20
KIA FORTE5 (HATCHBACK)
3/28/2017
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for more
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Parts List
DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBERQTYITEM
CONICAL TOOTHED WASHER3/8"41
HEX BOLTM10 - 1.25 x 2542
- NO DRILLING REQUIRED
- LOWER EXHAUST REQUIRED
PASSENGER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
EXISTING WELDNUTS
(BOTH SIDES)
DRIVER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
2
1
MUFFLER
EXHAUST TIP(S)
DESIGNED FOR USE WITH
BALL MOUNT # 45521
EURO MOUNT OPTION AVAILABLE
#45571 (1 7/8" BALL)
#45572 (2" BALL)

INSTALLED HITCH POSITION
HAVING INSTALLATION QUESTIONS? CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1-800-798-0813
INSTALLATION STEPS
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.
KIA FORTE5 (HATCHBACK)
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FASCIA
FRAME RAIL
HITCH
1. Lower exhaust by removing (2) rubber isolators from exhaust side leaving the isolators
attached to vehicle. Exhaust will be supported by rear axle.
(See Rubber Isolator Removal Diagram)
2. Raise hitch into position over exhaust.
NOTE: If preferred reinstall exhaust with hitch.
3. Loosely secure hitch with M10-1.25 x 25mm hex bolts and 3/8" conical toothed washers through
existing weldnuts in outside of frame rails. (See Weldnut Cleaning Diagram)
4. Torque 10mm hardware to 48 ft-lbs.
5. Raise exhaust back into position.
TOOLS REQUIRED
RATCHET
TORQUE WRENCH
17mm SOCKET
WIRE PIPE BRUSH
PRY BAR
SAFETY GLASSES