CURT 11001 Installation guide

Brand: CURT

Model: 11001

Type: Installation guide

CURT 11001 is a trailer hitch designed for the MERCEDES BENZ E-350 SEDAN. It has a weight carrying capacity of 2,000 lbs. and a tongue weight of 200 lbs. The hitch is easy to install and can be completed in 30 minutes by a professional installer. With a gross load capacity of 2,000 lbs., the CURT 11001 is perfect for towing small trailers, boats, or other recreational vehicles. It is also great for hauling heavy loads, such as lumber, mulch, or equipment. The hitch is constructed from high-quality materials and is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS RECEIVER HITCH TO ENSURE ALL FASTENERS ARE TIGHT AND 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.

For more information log onto www curtmfg com & for helpful towing tips log onto www hitchinfo com

MAKE: STYLE:

MI N.30

WARNI NG: NEVER EXCEED YOUR VEHI CLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWI NG CAPACI TY

WEI GHT CARRYI NG:

I NSTALLATI ON TI PS: I NSTALLATION TI ME:

I NSTALLATION REQUI RES:

VEHICLE PHOTO:

HITCH I LLUSTRATION:

REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO

MAKE SURE YOUR HI TCH MATCHES

LEVEL OF DIFFI CULTY:

MODERATE

EASY MODERATE HARD

THE I NSTALL TI ME LISTED I S FOR PROFESSI ONAL

I NSTALLERS. I F YOU ARE HESITANT TO UNDERTAKE

THIS TASK ON YOUR OWN, CONTACT AN AUTHORI ZED

CURT I NSTALLER FOR ADDI TI ONAL ASSISTANCE.

1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION, READ ALL

I NSTRUCTI ONS THOROUGHLY.

2. TO EASE I NSTALLATI ON, 2 PEOPLE MAY BE

REQUI RED.

3. USING PROPER TOOLS WILL GREATLY I MPROVE

THE QUALITY OF THE I NSTALL AND REDUCE THE

TI ME REQUIRED.

4. NEED HELP OR HAVE SOME QUESTI ONS?

CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 800.798.0813

Safety glasses should be

worn at all times while

installing this product

YEARS: 2010- CURRENT MERCEDES-BENZ MODEL: E-350 SEDAN SEDAN

2,000

200

TRAI LER WEI GHT:

TONGUE WEI GHT:

11001 I NSTALLATI ON I NSTRUCTI ONS

LBS.

6/ 17/ 2014

WARNI NG:

WE RECOMMEND THE USE OF 1805 0 STABI LI ZI NG STRAPS FOR ALL NON-TRAI LER

( WHEEL- LESS) LOADS. PLEASE SEE THE CURT CATALOG OR VI SI T US ONLI NE AT

WWW.CURTMFG.COM FOR FURTHER I NFORMATI ON.

CENTER

PUNCH

POWER

DRI LL

MASKI NG

TAPE

17/ 32"

DRI LL BI T

TORQUE

WRENCH

RATCHET

SOCKET

EXTENSI ON

SOCKET

3/ 4"

DRILLING REQUIRED

FISHWIRE REQUIRED

I NSTALLATI ON WALKTHROUGH:

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Parts List

DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBERQTYITEM

CARRIAGE BOLT1/2-13 x 1 1/421

HEX FLANGE NUTHFN 121342

HEX BOLT1/2 - 13 x 2 1/243

CONICAL TOOTHED WASHER1/2"44

1/2" FISHWIRE1_2 FISHWIRE25

CARRIAGE BOLT1/2 - 13 x 2"26

.250 x 1.00 x 3.00" SQUARE HOLE SPACERCM-SP627

1. Raise nut plate and mounting strap into position around

the vehicle crossmember. Secure using 1/2-13 x 2 1/2"

hex bolts and 1/2" conical toothed washers.

2. Raise hitch weldment past fascia lip and secure to mounting

strap using 1/2-13 x 1 1/4" carriage bolts and 1/2-13 flange

nuts.

I NSTALLATI ON WALKTHROUGH:

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3. Press hitch against the bottom of the bumper beam,

using the hitch as a template mark hole locations with

a center punch. Lower hitch and drill hole locations

with 17/32" drill bit.

4. Fishwire 1/2-13 x 2" carriage bolt and SP6 spacers through

access hole between the fascia and the back of the bumper

beam and out the holes drilled in Step 3. Raise hitch back

into position and secure with 1/2-13 flange nuts.

5. Torque 1/2" hardware to 75 ft-lbs.

6. Installation is now complete.

GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH: LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT.

* * * DO N OT E X CE ED V EH I CLE M ANU FACT U RE R'S REC OM M EN D ED T OWI NG CAP ACI T Y .* * *

WARNING: ALL NON-TRAILER LOADS APPLIED TO THIS PRODUCT MUST BE SUPPORTED BY 18050 STABILIZING STRAPS.

* * FAI LURE T O PROP ERLY S UPPO RT N O N-T RAI LER L OA DS W ILL V OID P RODU CT W ARRAN TY* *

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

PERI ODI CALLY CHECK TH I S RECEIV ER H IT CH T O ENSURE T H AT ALL FAST EN ERS

ARE T I GHT AN D TH AT ALL STRUCT U RAL COM PONEN T S ARE SOUN D.

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

MERCEDES BENZ E-350 SEDAN

4/13/2015

11001

Parts List

DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBERQTYITEM

NUT PLATE WELDMENTCM-NP1W11

CARRIAGE BOLT1/2-13 x 1 1/422

HEX FLANGE NUTHFN 121343

HEX BOLT1/2 - 13 x 2 1/244

CONICAL TOOTHED WASHER1/2"45