Curt Manufacturing 13277 User manual

MAKE: STYLE:
MIN.
60
WARNING: NEVER EXCEED YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY
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WEIGHT CARRYING:
INSTALLATION TIPS:
INSTALLATION REQUIRES:
VEHICLE PHOTO:
HITCH ILLUSTRATION:
REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO
MAKE SURE YOUR HITCH MATCHES
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY:
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: 2017 AUDI MODEL: Q7 SUV
7,000
700
TRAILER WEIGHT:
TONGUE WEIGHT:
13277 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.
MIN.
MIN.
120
IF YOU ARE HESITANT TO UNDERTAKE
THIS TASK ON YOUR OWN, CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED
CURT INSTALLER FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE.
NOVICE INSTALL TIME:
PRO INSTALL TIME:
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.
For more information log onto www.curtmfg.com, & for helpful towing tips log onto www.hitchinfo.com
This product complies with safety specifications and requirements for connecting devices and towing systems of the state of New York, V.E.S.C.Regulation V-5 and SAE J684.
10/28/2016
CHALLENGING
RATCHET SOCKET
18MM
TORQUE
WRENCH
TAPE
MEASURE
MASKING
TAPE
SOCKET
EXTENSION
6"
SAFETY
GLASSES
PART REMOVAL
TEMPORARILY REMOVE
BUMPER FASCIA
NO DRILLING REQUIRED
BUMPER FASCIA
TRIMMING REQUIRED
WELDNUT CLEANING
MAY BE REQUIRED
TORXBIT
SOCKET
T25
ROTARY
TOOL
PLASTIC PANEL
REMOVAL TOOLS

INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH:
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END PANEL
BUMPER BEAM
EXISITING VEHICLE HARDWARE
1. Remove (4) screws along each wheel well with a T25 Torx
bit screw driver. Pull wheel liner back to expose an
additional (1) screw for removal.
2. Remove (4) screws from bottom of each wheel well liner and
(4) screws from middle underside area of fascia with a T25
Torx bit.

INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH:
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3. Carefully remove body trim piece at upper wheel well and
remove (2) screws exposed using a T25 Torx bit. Plastic
body panel tools may be used for ease of removal.
4. Disconnect all electrical connectors from lights and sensors
along bumper fascia. Gently pull off vehicle bumper fascia
starting near the wheels and moving towards the trunk.
5. Remove (4) bolts on each side of bumper beam using a
18mm socket and remove bumper beam. Place hitch on
end panel and bumper beam on top of hitch. Raise hitch
and bumper beam into position aligning holes with weldnuts.
6. Loosely secure hitch and bumper beam with bolts removed
in STEP 5. Torque all bolts to 58 ft-lbs.

INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH:
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7. Unclip kick sensor wire from inside bumper fascia and move
away from trim area. Measure trim area on fascia to
dimensions shown, mark area with masking tape, and trim
section.
8. Reinstall fascia removed in STEP 2 and re-attach kick
sensor wire behind receiver tube.
CENTER LINE
7.25"
3.50"
1.75"

GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH: LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT.
WARNING: *** DO NOT EXCEED VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY. ***
FOR MORE INFORMATION LOG ONTO WWW.CURTMFG.COM & FOR HELPFUL TOWING TIPS LOG ONTO WWW.HITCHINFO.COM
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 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.
This product complies with safety specifications and requirements for connecting devices and towing systems of the state of New York, V.E.S.C.Regulation V-5 and SAE J684.
7,000 700
AUDI Q7
10/28/2016
13277
120
40
60
HITCH WEIGHT: LBS.
INSTALL TIME
PROFESSIONAL: MINUTES
NOVICE (DIY): MINUTES
INSTALL NOTES:
Scan
for more
information
1. Remove (4) screws along each wheel well with T25 Torx bit screw driver. Pull wheel liner back to expose an additional (1) screw for
removal.
2. Remove (4) screws from bottom of each wheel will liner and (4) screws from middle underside area of fascia with a T25 Torx bit.
3. Carefully remove body trim piece at upper wheel well and remove (2) screws exposed using a T25 Torx bit. Plastic body panel tools may
be used for ease of removal.
4. Disconnect all electrical connectors from lights and sensors along bumper fascia. Gently pull off vehicle bumper fascia starting near the
wheels and moving towards the trunk.
5. Remove (4) bolts on each side of bumper beam using a 18mm socket and remove bumper beam. Place hitch on end panel and bumper
beam on top of hitch. Raise hitch and bumper beam into position aligning holes with weldnuts.
6. Loosely secure hitch and bumper beam with bolts removed in STEP 5. Torque all bolts to 58 lb-ft.
7. Unclip kick sensor wire from inside bumper fascia and move away from trim area. Measure trim area on fascia to dimensions shown. Mark
area with masking tape and trim section.
8. Reinstall fascia removed in STEP 4.
9. Re-attach kick sensor wire after fascia is re-installed.
REMOVE BUMPER FASCIA
NO DRILLING REQUIRED
BUMPER FASCIA TRIMMING
WELDNUT CLEANING
END PANEL
BUMPER BEAM
TOOLS REQUIRED
RATCHET
18MM SOCKET
TORQUE WRENCH
6" SOCKET EXTENSION
ROTARY TOOL
MASKING TAPE
TAPE MEASURE
PLASTIC PANEL REMOVAL TOOLS
T25 TORX BIT
SAFETY GLASSES
7.25"
3.50"
1.75"
CENTER LINE
TRIM DIAGRAM