curt 12160 User manual

MAKE: STYLE:
45
WEIGHT CARRYING:
INSTALLATION TIPS:
INSTALLATION REQUIRES:
VEHICLE PHOTO:
HITCH ILLUSTRATION:
REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO
MAKE SURE YOUR HITCH MATCHES
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE
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.
Safety glasses should be
worn at all times while
installing this product.
YEARS: 2016-PRESENT CADILLAC MODEL: CT6 SEDAN
3,500
350
TRAILER WEIGHT:
TONGUE WEIGHT:
12160 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
LBS.
LBS.
90 MIN.
MIN.PRO INSTALL TIME:
NOVICE INSTALL TIME:
IF YOU ARE HESITANT TO UNDERTAKE
THIS TASK ON YOUR OWN, CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED
CURT INSTALLER FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE.
NO DRILLING REQUIRED
TRIM UNDERBODY PANEL
TEMPORARILY REMOVE
BUMPER FASCIA
AVIATION
SHEARS
TORQUE
WRENCH
SOCKET
EXTENSION
8"
RATCHET
TORXBIT
SOCKETS
T45
T15 PRY BAR
SOCKETS
7mm
8mm
10mm
13mm
PART REMOVAL

INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH:
1. Remove underbody panel by removing (3) nuts using a
10mm socket and remove (12) screws along outer edge
of fascia using T-15 Torxbit Socket. Set underbody panel
aside for trim and reinstallation.
2. Pull back wheel well cover to remove (4) screws (2) on
each side using 7mm socket.
VEHICLE FRAME
EXISTING STUDS
(BOTH SIDES)
EXISTING WELD NUTS
(BOTH SIDES)
EXISTING VEHICLE HARDWARE
(BOTH SIDES)
EURO MOUNT
OPTION AVAILABLE
#45571 (1 7/8" BALL)
#45572 (2" BALL)
DESIGNED FOR USE WITH
BALL MOUNT #45521

INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH:
3. Inside the trunk along the plastic liner guard use plastic pry
bar to remove (2) caps, (1) on each side, to access and
remove (2) bolts, (1) on each side, using T-45 Torxbit
Socket. Gently remove plastic trunk liner guard and set
aside for reinstallation.
4. To access taillight removal, remove (4) plastic clips, (2) on
each side. To remove taillights, pull back trunk carpet locate
and remove (8) nuts using 8mm socket, (4) on each side.
Unclip electrical harness and gently remove taillight, set
aside for reinstallation.
5. Gently remove rear bumper fascia by releasing the press-in
tabs along top portion of bumper fascia. Unclip
motion sensor harness. Set aside for reinstallation.
6. Remove the bumper beam by removing (2) nuts and (2)
bolts using 13mm socket, on each side. Set aside bumper
beam for reinstallation.

INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH:
7. Install hitch on rear of vehicle frame using existing studs.
Reinstall bumper beam over hitch. Loosely secure with
existing vehicle hardware.
9. Trim underbody panel as shown in the trim diagram using
aviation shears.
NOTE: All dimensions are approximate, confirm fit prior to
trim.
NOTE: Removing (2) corner crush tabs (1) on each side of
fascia may ease installation.
8. Torque all M10 hardware to 45 ft-lbs. 10. Reinstall rear bumper fascia removed in step 5. Reinstall
taillights removed in step 4. Reinstall trunk liner guard
removed in step 3. Reinstall underbody panel removed in
step 1. Reinstall all fasteners removed.
Installation complete.

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. ***
PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS RECEIVER HITCH TO ENSURE THAT ALL FASTENERS
ARE TIGHT AND THAT ALL STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS ARE SOUND.
3,500 350
CADILLAC CT6
PAGE 1 of 2
12160
90
23
45
HITCH WEIGHT: LBS.
INSTALL TIME
PROFESSIONAL: MINUTES
NOVICE (DIY): MINUTES
INSTALL NOTES:
- NO DRILLING REQUIRED
- USE EXISTING HARDWARE
- BUMPER FASCIA REMOVAL
- UNDERBODY PANEL TRIM
TOOLS REQUIRED
RATCHET
TORQUE WRENCH
8" EXTENSION
T15 TORXBIT SOCKET
T45 TORXBIT SOCKET
7mm SOCKET
8mm SOCKET
10mm SOCKET
13mm SOCKET
PLASTIC PRY BAR
AVIATION SHEARS
VEHICLE FRAME
EXISTING STUDS
(BOTH SIDES)
EXISTING WELD NUTS
(BOTH SIDES)
EXISTING VEHICLE HARDWARE
(BOTH SIDES)
EURO MOUNT
OPTION AVAILABLE
#45571 (1 7/8" BALL)
#45572 (2" BALL)
DESIGNED FOR USE WITH
BALL MOUNT #45521

INSTALLATION STEPS
PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS RECEIVER HITCH TO ENSURE THAT ALL FASTENERS
ARE TIGHT AND THAT ALL STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS ARE SOUND.
CADILLAC CT6
5/12/2016
12160
PAGE 2 of 2
1. Remove underbody panel by removing (3) nuts using a 10mm socket and remove (12) screws along outer edge
of fascia using T-15 Torxbit Socket. Set underbody panel aside for trim and reinstallation.
2. Pull back wheel well cover to remove (4) screws (2) on each side using 7mm socket.
3. Inside the trunk along the plastic liner guard use plastic pry bar to remove (2) caps, (1) on each side, to access
and remove (2) bolts, (1) on each side, using T-45 Torxbit Socket. Gently remove plastic trunk liner guard and set
aside for reinstallation.
4. To access taillight removal, remove (4) plastic clips, (2) on each side. To remove taillights, pull back trunk carpet
locate and remove (8) nuts using 8mm socket, (4) on each side. Unclip electrical harness and gently remove
taillight, set aside for reinstallation.
5. Gently remove rear bumper fascia by releasing the press-in tabs along top portion of bumper fascia. Unclip motion
sensor harness. Set aside for reinstallation.
6. Remove the bumper beam by removing (2) nuts and (2) bolts using 13mm socket, on each side. Set aside
bumper beam for reinstallation.
7. Install hitch on rear of vehicle frame using existing studs. Reinstall bumper beam over hitch. Loosely secure
with existing vehicle hardware.
8. Torque all M10 hardware to 45 ft-lbs.
9. Trim underbody panel as shown in the trim diagram using aviation shears.
NOTE: All dimensions are approximate, confirm fit prior to trim.
NOTE: Removing (2) corner crush tabs (1) on each side of fascia may ease installation.
10. Reinstall rear bumper fascia removed in step 5. Reinstall taillights removed in step 4. Reinstall trunk liner guard
removed in step 3. Reinstall underbody panel removed in step 1. Reinstall all fasteners removed.
Installation complete.
UNDERBODY PANEL TRIM DIAGRAM
3.00"
2.00" CENTER LINE
OF VEHICLE