Curt Manufacturing 13118 User manual

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Product Registration and Warranty
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Weight Carrying Capacity
Gross trailer weight (GTW) 6,000 lbs.
Tongue weight (TW) 900 lbs.
Weight Distribution Capacity
Weight distribution (WD) 10,000 lbs.
WD tongue weight (WDTW) 1,000 lbs.
INSTALLATION MANUAL 13118
Tools Required
Ratchet Torque wrench
Socket, 10mm Socket, 15/16"
Socket, 13mm Masking tape
* For a tools reference guide visit
curtmfg.com/trailer-hitch-installation
WARNING
Never exceed the vehicle manufacturer's recommended towing capacity.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety glasses should be worn at all times while installing this product.
NOTICE
Visit www.curtmfg.com for a full-color copy of this
instruction manual, as well as helpful videos, guides and much more!
Before you begin installation, read all instructions thoroughly.
Proper tools will improve the quality of installation and reduce the time required.
This installation requires the use of fishwire to install hardware.
You will be required to lower the spare tire. If present, you may
have to temporarily remove the ground cable. No drilling is required.
Periodic inspection of the trailer hitch should be performed to ensure all
mounting hardware remains tight and structural components are secure.
To help prevent damage to the product or vehicle, refer to the specified
torque specifications when securing hardware during the installation process.
Parts List
Item Qty Description
1 2 U-shaped spacer,
3/16" x 1" x 2"
2 6 Square-hole spacer,
3/8" x 1-1/4" x 2-1/2"
3 4 Carriage bolt,
5/8"-11 x 1-3/4", grade 8
4 4 Serrated-flange nut,
5/8"-11, grade 8
5 4 Fishwire, 5/8"
6 1 Flange bolt ,
M8 -1.25 x 25mm, CL10.9
Product Photo
Level of Difficulty
Easy
Installation difficulty levels are based on time
and effort involved and may vary depending on
the installer level of expertise, condition of the
vehicle and proper tools and equipment.

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Passenger-side
frame rail
Existing access
hole (both sides)
Driver-side
frame rail
Ground cable
mounting
location
End of frame
ASSEMBLY
6
5
4
3
2
Insert coiled end of fishwire tool through hitch
mounting hole in vehicle frame rail and out the
access hole. Pass coiled end of fishwire
through spacer and thread bolt into
coil. Kink wire to keep spacer
seperate from bolt as shown.
Pull fishwire, spacer and
bolt through frame and
out mounting hole. Use
fishwire to guide hitch during mounting and
prevent loss of bolt or spacer inside frame rail.
MOUNTING
HOLE
ACCESS
HOLE
FISHWIRE TECHNIQUE
FRONT
REAR
1
Parts List
Item Qty Description
1 2 U-shaped spacer,
3/16" x 1" x 2"
2 6 Square-hole spacer,
3/8" x 1-1/4" x 2-1/2"
3 4 Carriage bolt,
5/8"-11 x 1-3/4", grade 8
4 4 Serrated-flange nut,
5/8"-11, grade 8
5 4 Fishwire, 5/8"
6 1 Flange bolt ,
M8 -1.25 x 25mm, CL10.9

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Step 1
If present, remove the grounding cable from
the rear of the passenger side frame rail.
Return the fastener to vehicle owner.
Lower the spare tire for installation.
Step 3
Fishwire (#5) two 5/8" carriage bolts (#3) and
square-hole spacers (#2) through either an
access hole or the end of the frame. Leave
the hardware in the frame with the fishwires
attached. Repeat on the other side.
Insert coiled end of fishwire tool through hitch
mounting hole in vehicle frame rail and out the
access hole. Pass coiled end of fishwire
through spacer and thread bolt into
coil. Kink wire to keep spacer
seperate from bolt as shown.
Pull fishwire, spacer and
bolt through frame and
out mounting hole. Use
fishwire to guide hitch during mounting and
prevent loss of bolt or spacer inside frame rail.
MOUNTING
HOLE
ACCESS
HOLE
FISHWIRE TECHNIQUE
Step 2
For the rearward most holes, tape a U-shaped
spacer (#1) into the recess in the frame.
Thread the forward most fishwires (#5) through
another square-hole spacer (#2) on each side.
Then, thread all of the fishwires through their
appropriate mounting holes as shown.
Tape to frame
(both sides)

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TOWING BASICS & SAFETY INFORMATION
For information on safely towing your trailer, visit curtmfg.com/understanding-towing.
Final Installed Image
Step 5
Torque all 5/8" fasteners to 210 lb-ft.
Raise the spare tire back into position.
Step 4
Raise the trailer hitch into position and pull
the fishwires so the carriage bolts are in
their final position. Remove the fishwires
carefully and loosely install the supplied
5/8" serrated flange nuts (#4).
If removed in Step 1, reinstall the grounding
cable with the provided M8 flange bolt (#6).