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. ***
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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:
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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
