MAKE: STYLE:
45
WARNING: NEVER EXCEED YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY
For more information log onto www.curtmfg.com & for helpful towing tips log onto www.hitchinfo.com
WEIGHT CARRYING:
INSTALLATION TIPS:
INSTALLATION REQUIRES:
VEHICLE PHOTO:
HITCH ILLUSTRATION:
REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO
MAKE SURE YOUR HITCH MATCHES
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY:
MODERATE
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 877.287.8634
Safety glasses should be
worn at all times while
installing this product
.
YEARS: 2017-CURRENT
AUDI
MODEL: A4 SEDAN
2000
200
TRAILER WEIGHT:
TONGUE WEIGHT:
11448
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
LBS.
LBS.
WARNING:
ALL NON-TRAILER (WHEEL-LESS) LOADS APPLIED TO THIS PRODUCT MUST BE SUPPORTED
BY 18050 STABILIZING STRAPS. PLEASE SEE THE CURT CATALOG OR VISIT US ONLINE AT
WWW.CURTMFG.COM FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
MIN.
MIN.90
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
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.
07/02/2020
EASY
NO DRILLING REQUIRED
FASCIA TRIMMING
REQUIRED
RATCHET
SOCKET
10mm
3/4"
TORQUE
WRENCH
SOCKET
EXTENSION
6"
MASKING
TAPE
UTILITY
KNIFE
ROTARY TOOL
SILICONE
CAULK
TAPE
MEASURE
SAFETY
GLASSES
PART REMOVAL
REMOVE
DRAIN PLUGS
INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH:
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Parts List
DESCRIPTION
PART NUMBER
QTY
ITEM
BOLT,CAR,1/2-13 UNC,1-3/4,GRD8,YZ10-1027221
BOLT,CAR,1/2-13 UNC,4-1/2,GRD5,YZ10-1047242
NUT,SER-FLANGE,1/2-13 UNC,GRD8,YZ20-0006263
BUMPER BEAM
DRAIN PLUG
2
1
3
TRUNK PAN
DESIGNED FOR USE WITH
BALL MOUNT #45521
EURO MOUNT
OPTION AVAILABLE
#45571 (1 7/8" BALL)
#45572 (2" BALL)
1. Using a 10mm socket remove (2) hex nuts holding rear
plastic fascia to bottom of trunk pan. Save (2) nuts for
reinstallation in STEP 9.
2. Remove spare tire and jack tool kit from inside trunk using
a 10mm socket.
BUMPER BEAM
SUPPORT
(BOTH SIDES)
INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH:
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TRIM
3. Use a utility knife to cut frame sealer. Remove (2) rearmost
rubber drain plugs from bottom of trunk pan, return to owner.
NOTE: Detach hands-free trunk release sensor from rear
fascia and move away from trim area.
4. Mark trim area on fascia using masking tape and tape
measure. Use rotary cutting tool to trim fascia.
5.00 in
5.50 in
2.0 in
5. Insert (2) 1/2-13 x 4.5" in each bolt plate. Gently pull fascia
down and place bolt plate with bolts on top of each bumper
beam extension.
6. Raise hitch into position, guiding bolts through slots in hitch.
Loosely secure hitch into position using (4) 1/2" hex flange
nuts.
INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH:
7. Seal drain holes in trunk pan with silicone caulk. Insert
11448-SP and 1/2-13 x 1 1/2" carriage bolt into each drain
hole in orientation shown, secure hardware to hitch with
1/2" hex flange nut.
8. Torque (4) hex flange nuts securing 1/2-13 x 4 1/2" bolts to
side plates to 75 ft-lbs. Torque (2) hex flange nuts securing
mounting plate to 110 ft-lbs.
Return spare tire and jack tool kit to trunk. Secure hex nut
with 10mm socket.
9. Reinstall hands-free trunk sensor into clips on driver's side.
Guide sensor across trim area and behind mounting plate.
Reinstall sensor into clips on passenger side. Reinstall (2)
hex nuts removed in STEP 1 with a 10mm socket.
GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH: LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT.
WARNING: ALL NON-TRAILER LOADS APPLIED TO THIS PRODUCT MUST BE SUPPORTED BY 18050 STABILIZING STRAPS.
WARNING:
** FAILURE TO PROPERLY SUPPORT NON-TRAILER LOADS WILL VOID PRODUCT WARRANTY **
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 1-877-287-8634
HITCH WEIGHT: LBS.
INSTALL TIME
PROFESSIONAL: MINUTES
NOVICE (DIY): MINUTES
INSTALL NOTES:
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.
2000 200
20
45
AUDI A4
07/02/2020
11448
90
Scan
for more
information
Parts List
DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBERQTYITEM
BOLT,CAR,1/2-13 UNC,1-3/4,GRD8,YZ
10-1027221
BOLT,CAR,1/2-13 UNC,4-1/2,GRD5,YZ
10-1047242
NUT,SER-FLANGE,1/2-13 UNC,GRD8,YZ20-0006263
2
1
3
1. Using a 10mm socket remove (2) hex nuts along the bottom of plastic fascia. Save nuts for reinstallation in STEP 9.
2. Remove spare tire and jack tool kit from inside trunk using a 10mm socket.
3. Use a utility knife to cut frame sealer. Remove (2) rearmost rubber drain plugs from bottom of trunk pan, return to owner.
NOTE: Detach hands-free trunk release cable from rear fascia and move away from trim area.
4. Mark trim area on fascia using masking tape and tape measure. Use rotary cutting tool to trim fascia.
5. Insert (2) 1/2"-13 x 4 1/2" bolt in each bolt plate. Gently pull fascia down and place bolt plate with bolts on top of
each bumper beam extension.
6. Raise hitch into position, guiding bolts through slots in hitch. Loosely secure hitch using (4) 1/2" hex flange nuts.
7. Seal drain holes in trunk pan with silicone caulk. Insert 11448-SP and 1/2-13 x 1 1/2" carriage bolt into each drain
hole with flanges outward, secure hardware to hitch with 1/2" hex flange nut.
8. Torque (4) hex flange nuts securing 1/2-13 x 4 1/2" bolts to side plates to 75 ft-lbs. Torque (2) hex flange nuts
securing mounting plate to 110 ft-lbs. Return spare tire and jack tool kit to trunk. Secure hex nut with 10mm socket.
9. Reinstall hands-free trunk sensor into clips. Guide sensor across trim area and behind mounting plate. Reinstall (2)
hex nuts removed in STEP 1 with a 10mm socket.
TOOLS REQUIRED
RATCHET
10mm & 3/4" SOCKET
TORQUE WRENCH
6" SOCKET
MASKING TAPE
UTILITY KNIFE
ROTARY TOOL
SILICONE CAULK
TAPE MEASURE
SAFETY GLASSES
BUMPER BEAM SUPPORT
DRAIN PLUG
(BOTH SIDES)
DESIGNED FOR USE WITH
BALL MOUNT #45521
EURO MOUNT
OPTION AVAILABLE
#45571 (1 7/8" BALL)
#45572 (2" BALL)
BUMPER BEAM
TRUNK PAN
TRIMMING REQUIRED
NO DRILL APPLICATION
REMOVE DRAIN PLUGS
5.00 in 5.50 in
2.00 in
TRIM DIAGRAM
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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