Curt Manufacturing 12070 User manual

PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS RECEIVER HITCH TO ENSURE ALL FASTENERS ARE TIGHT AND 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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MAKE: STYLE:
MIN.
30
WARNING: NEVER EXCEED YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY
WEIGHT CARRYING:
INSTALLATION TIPS:INSTALLATION TIME:
INSTALLATION REQUIRES:
VEHICLE PHOTO:
HITCH ILLUSTRATION:
REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO
MAKE SURE YOUR HITCH MATCHES
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY:
MODERATE
EASY MODERATE HARD
THE INSTALL TIME LISTED IS FOR PROFESSIONAL
INSTALLERS. IF YOU ARE HESITANT TO UNDERTAKE
THIS TASK ON YOUR OWN, CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED
CURT INSTALLER FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE.
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: 2010-PRESENT CADILLAC MODEL: SRX CROSSOVER
WARNING:
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THE USE OF AUXILIARY 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.
3,500
350
TRAILER WEIGHT:
TONGUE WEIGHT:
12070 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
LBS.
LBS.
12/01/2009
TORQUE
WRENCH RATCHET SOCKET
10mm
19mm
SCREW
DRIVER
PART REMOVAL
WIRE PIPE
BRUSH
NO DRILLING REQUIRED
REMOVE CENTER FASCIA PANEL
AND RETURN TO OWNER
MASKING
TAPE
MAY REQUIRE WELDNUT
CLEANING

INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH:
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Parts List
DESCRIPTION
PART NUMBER
QTY
ITEM
HEX BOLTM12-1.75 x 30mm61
CONICAL TOOTHED WASHER1/2"62
1. Using a phillips screw driver remove (2) screws securing
the center fascia panel. Release center fascia panel
tabs and remove panel.
2. If you are going to install a trailer wiring harness do this
prior to installing hitch.
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2

INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH:
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3. Using flat blade screw driver remove (4) plastic push
fasteners securing the rear fascia to the fascia support
brackets. Using a 10mm socket remove the (2) nuts
securing the fascia support brackets to the trunk pan.
4. Pull down on rear fascia and remove fascia support
brackets. The second photo shows the hardware
removed. Note:Use masking tape to protect vehicle
finish. Brackets will be reinstalled in Step 6.
5. Raise hitch into position and secure using M12-1.75 x
30mm bolts and 1/2" conical toothed washers.
Note:Slide the driver side plate between the wiring
harness and the driver side frame rail. You may need to
pull down on rear fascia to slide hitch between the trunk
pan and fascia.
6. Reinstall fascia support brackets and fasteners.
Torque all M12 fasteners to 74 ft-lbs.

INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH:
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INSTALLATION IS NOW COMPLETE
7. Hitch shown installed properly. Return center fascia panel
and fasteners to owner.

HITCH SHOWN INSTALLED
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 AUXILIARY 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:
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.
3,500 350
28
30
CADILLAC SRX
12/01/2009
12070
60
Parts List DESCRIPTION
PART NUMBER
QTY
ITEM HEX BOLTM12-1.75 x 30mm61 CONICAL TOOTHED WASHER1/2"62
DRIVER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
WELD NUTS
PASSENGER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
TRUNK PAN
TRUNK PAN
BUMPER BEAM
FASCIA SUPPORT
BRACKET (1) EACH SIDE
TRUNK PAN NUT
(1) EACH SIDE
FASCIA FASTENER
(2) EACH SIDE CENTER FASCIA
PANEL
FASCIA SCREW
(1) EACH SIDE
REAR FASCIA
TOOLS REQUIRED
RATCHET
TORQUE WRENCH
10mm SOCKET
19mm SOCKET
SCREW DRIVER
1. Remove (2) screws securing the center fascia panel. Release center fascia panel tabs and remove panel.
2. Remove (4) plastic push fasteners securing the rear fascia to the fascia support brackets. Remove the
(2) nuts securing the fascia support brackets to the trunk pan. Retain brackets and fasteners, they will be
reinstalled later.
3. Raise hitch into position and secure using M12-1.75 x 30mm bolts and 1/2" conical toothed washers.
Note: Slide the driver side plate between the wiring harness and the driver side frame rail. You may
need to pull down on rear fascia to slide hitch between the trunk pan and fascia
4. Reinstall fascia support brackets and fasteners.
5. Torque all M12 fasteners to 74 ft-lbs.
6. Return center fascia panel and fasteners to owner.
- NO DRILLING REQUIRED
- FASCIA PANEL REMOVED
DESIGNED FOR USE WITH
BALL MOUNT # D-19 / 45519
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