curt 11232 User manual

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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MAKE: STYLE:
MIN.
45
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 CHALLENGING
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.
. NEED HELP OR HAVE SOME QUESTIONS?
CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 800.798.0813
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YEARS: 2012-PRESENT VOLKSWAGEN MODEL: PASSAT (GASOLINE) EXCEPT 3.6L W/ DUEL EXHAUST SEDAN
2,000
200
TRAILER WEIGHT:
TONGUE WEIGHT:
11232 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
LBS.
LBS.
11/26/2012
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.
RATCHET TORQUE
WRENCH SOCKET
3/4"
11/16"
SOCKET
EXTENSION
10"
TORXBIT
SOCKET
25
ROTARY TOOL
SAFETY
GLASSES
MASKING
TAPE
SILICONE
CAULK
- NO DRILLING REQUIRED
- UNDERBODY PANEL
TRIMMING REQUIRED
TAPE
MEASURE
- REMOVE DRAIN PLUG
- TEMPORARILY REMOVE
SPARE TIRE
CUT-OFF
WHEEL
- LOWER EXHAUST
PART REMOVAL
PART REMOVAL
SOCKET
10mm
13mm

INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH:
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Parts List
DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBERQTYITEM
M8-1.25 x 35 HEX FLANGE BOLT
M8 - 1.25 x 35 HFB21
.250 x .88 x 2.25" SQUARE HOLE SPACERCM-SP2
32
CARRIAGE BOLT7/16 - 14 x 1 3/4
33
CARRIAGE BOLT1/2-13 x 1 3/4
14
.250" SPACER PLATECM-SP621
5
HEX FLANGE NUT7/16-1436
HEX FLANGE NUTHFN 12131
7
7/16" FISHWIRE7_16 FISHWIRE38
1. Lower the passenger side underbody panel by
removing (3) torx head screws and (2) hex nuts.
(Save fasteners for use in Step 10.)
2. Lower the exhaust by removing the (2) hex flange bolts
from exhaust hanger bracket. Return to vehicle owner.
(Leave the muffler attached to the exhaust hanger
bracket.)
1
7
4
5
32
6
8

INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH:
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3. Fishwire a 7/16" carriage bolt and CM-SP2 spacer
through the access hole and out each of the two
forward holes in the bottom of the passenger side
frame rail as shown.
4. Remove the contents of the trunk including the spare tire.
5. Remove the middle plug on the driver side of the spare
tire well. Return plug to vehicle owner.
6. Raise hitch into position over the exhaust, threading the
passenger side fishwire through the slot in the passenger
side mounting plate. Secure the passenger side with the
(2) 7/16" hex flange nuts as shown. Take care not to push
the carriage bolts into the frame rail.

INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH:
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7. Position the driver side mount plate between the exhaust
hanger bracket and the driver side frame rail and secure
using the (2) M8 hex flange bolts. Fishwire the remaining
7/16" carriage bolt and CM-SP2 spacer through the access
hole and out the slotted hole on the outer side of passenger
side frame rail as shown and secure with a hex flange nut.
8. Use silicone caulk (or equivalent) to seal the tire well plug
hole from exhaust fumes and water by putting a bead around
the CM-SP62 spacer. Place the CM-SP62 spacer onto the
hole and put a bead of caulk around the square hole. Install
a 1/2" carriage bolt and secure with a hex flange nut from
under the vehicle as shown.
9. Torque all M8 hardware to 17 ft-lbs., all 7/16" hardware
to 70 ft-lbs. and all 1/2" hardware to 110 ft-lbs. Trim rear
underbody panel to clear the passenger side plate as
shown in the Underbody Panel Trim Diagram. Reinstall
the underbody panel using the torx head screws and hex
nuts removed in Step 1.
10. Return spare tire and other items removed from the trunk.
Install is now complete.
7.00 in 7.00 in

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:
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.
2,000 200
32
45
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT SEDAN
11/26/2012
11232
90
Parts List
DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBERQTYITEM
M8-1.25 x 35 HEX FLANGE BOLTM8 - 1.25 x 35 HFB21
.250 x .88 x 2.25" SQUARE HOLE SPACERCM-SP232
CARRIAGE BOLT7/16 - 14 x 1 3/433
CARRIAGE BOLT1/2-13 x 1 3/414
.250" SPACER PLATECM-SP621
5
HEX FLANGE NUT7/16-14
36
HEX FLANGE NUTHFN 121317
7/16" FISHWIRE7_16 FISHWIRE
38
5
8
2
7
4
3
6
SPARE TIRE WELL
SPARE TIRE
WELL PLUG
SEAL WITH
SILICONE
EXHAUST
HANGER
BRACKET
1
Page 1 of 2
-NO DRILLING REQUIRED
-LOWER EXHAUST
-FISHWIRE HARDWARE
-TRIM UNDERBODY PANEL
-REMOVE DRAIN PLUG
-TEMPORARILY REMOVE SPARE TIRE
DESIGNED FOR USE WITH
BALL MOUNT # D-20 / 45520
7.00 in
7.00 in
UNDERBODY PANEL
TRIM DIAGRAM
EURO MOUNT OPTION AVAILABLE
#45561 (1-7/8" BALL) #45562 (2" BALL)
TOOLS REQUIRED
#15 AND #25 TORX DRIVERS
10mm, 13mm, 3/4", 11/16" SOCKETS
10" EXTENSION
RATCHET
TORQUE WRENCH
ROTARY CUTTING TOOL
TAPE MEASURE
MASKING TAPE
CAULK
SAFETY GLASSES
(EXCEPT TDI AND 3.6L W/ DUAL EXHAUST)

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**
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.
2,000 200
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT SEDAN
11/26/2012
11232
Page 2 of 2
1. Lower the passenger side underbody panel by removing (3) torx head screws and (2) hex nuts.
(Save fasteners for use in Step 10.)
2. Lower the exhaust by removing the (2) hex flange bolts from exhaust hanger bracket. Return to vehicle
owner. (Leave the muffler attached to the exhaust hanger bracket.)
3. Fishwire a 7/16" carriage bolt and CM-SP2 spacer through the access hole and out each of the two
forward holes in the bottom of the passenger side frame rail as shown. (See Fishwire Technique.)
4. Remove the contents of the trunk including the spare tire. Remove the middle plug on the driver side
of the spare tire well. Return plug to vehicle owner.
5. Raise hitch into position over the exhaust, threading the passenger side fishwire through the slot in the
passenger side mounting plate. Secure the passenger side with the (2) 7/16" hex flange nuts as shown.
Take care not to push the carriage bolts into the frame rail.
6. Position the driver side mount plate between the exhaust hanger bracket and the driver side frame rail
and secure using the (2) M8 hex flange bolts as shown.
7. Fishwire the remaining 7/16" carriage bolt and CM-SP2 spacer through the access hole and out the
slotted hole on the outer side of the passenger side frame rail as shown and secure with a hex flange
nut. Take care not to drop the carriage bolt in the frame rail. (See Fishwire Technique.)
8. Use silicone caulk (or equivalent) to seal the tire well plug hole from exhaust fumes and water by putting
a bead around the CM-SP62 .250" spacer plate. Place the CM-SP62 spacer onto the hole and put a bead
of caulk around the square hole. Install a 1/2" carriage bolt and secure with a hex flange nut from under
the vehicle as shown.
9. Torque all M8 hardware to 23 ft-lbs., all 7/16" hardware to 70 ft-lbs. and all 1/2" hardware to 110 ft-lbs.
10. Trim rear underbody panel to clear the passenger side plate as shown in the Underbody Panel
Trim Diagram. Reinstall the underbody panel using the torx head screws and hex nuts removed
in Step 1.
11. Return spare tire and other items removed from the trunk.
(EXCEPT TDI AND 3.6L W/ DUAL EXHAUST)