MAKE: STYLE:
35
WARNING: NEVER EXCEED YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY
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.
4. NEED HELP OR HAVE SOME QUESTIONS?
CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 800.798.0813
Safety glasses should be
worn at all times while
installing this product
.
YEARS:
2015-PRESENT SUBARU MODEL:
WRX/WRX STI
SEDAN
2,000
200
TRAILER WEIGHT:
TONGUE WEIGHT:
11408 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
LBS.
LBS.
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.
70
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.
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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, & for helpful towing tips log onto www.hitchinfo.com
1/6/2016
2015-PRESENT SUBARU IMPREZA SEDAN
2012-2014 SUBARU IMPREZA EXCLUDING WRX
SEDAN
AVIATION
SHEARS
DIE GRINDER RATCHET
SAFETY
GLASSES
SOCKET
3/4"
10mm
TORQUE
WRENCH
FISHWIRE (4) BOLTS AND SPACERS
REMOVE (5) EXHAUST HANGERS
TRIM HOLE IN HEAT SHIELD
ENLARGE ACCESS HOLES FOR
1/2" FASTENERS
INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH:
For more information log onto www.curtmfg.com, & for helpful towing tips log onto www.hitchinfo.com
Parts List
DESCRIPTION
PART NUMBER
QTY
ITEM
CARRIAGE BOLT1/2-13 x 1 1/241
HEX FLANGE NUTHFN 121342
.250 x 1.00 x 3.00" SQUARE HOLE SPACERCM-SP6
43
1/2" FISHWIRE1_2 FISHWIRE44
1) Lower exhaust by removing (5) rear rubber isolators.
See RUBBER ISOLATOR REMOVAL DIAGRAM.
If needed to access outside hangers remove plastic
underbody panels by removing plastic fittings (7 per side).
NOTE: Support the exhaust as required.
ENLARGE HOLE
(BOTH SIDES)
DO NOT REMOVE
RUBBER PLUG
(BOTH SIDES)
4
2
3
1
DRIVER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
PASSENGER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
ACCESS HOLE
(BOTH SIDES)
EURO MOUNT
OPTION AVAILABLE
#45571 (1 7/8" BALL)
#45572 (2" BALL)
TRIM 1" HOLE ON
DIMPLE ON R↑ AND L↑
DESIGNED FOR USE WITH
BALLMOUNT # 45521
2) Remove the heat shield by removing the 4 small screws
with a 10mm socket. Cut a hole in the heat shield as shown
in the diagram to left.
INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH:
For more information log onto www.curtmfg.com, & for helpful towing tips log onto www.hitchinfo.com
4) Fishwire the 1/2" hardware through the access hole into
position on both sides, as shown below. Reinstall heat
shield with (3) of the fasteners, leaving out the one
between the mounting holes.
5) Raise hitch into position. Note: The heat shield will be
sandwiched between the hitch and vehicle frame rails.
6) Torque all 1/2" fasteners to 110 lb-ft.
7) Re-install the exhaust and underbody panels onto
the vehicle.
DO NOT RE-INSTALL BOLT IN THIS HOLE
3) Remove (6) rubber plugs from frame (1 large and 2 small,
from each frame rail). Enlarge the access hole on both
sides to allow the 1/2" fasteners to pass into the frame rail.
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 18050 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:
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.
2,000 200
40
35
2015-PRESENT SUBARU WRX/WRX STI
1/6/2016
11408
70
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for more
information
2015-PRESENT SUBARU IMPREZA
2012-2014 SUBARU IMPREZA EXCLUDING WRX
Parts List
DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBERQTYITEM
1/2" FISHWIRE1_2 FISHWIRE
41
CARRIAGE BOLT1/2-13 x 1 1/2
42
HEX FLANGE NUTHFN 121343
.250 x 1.00 x 3.00" SQUARE HOLE SPACERCM-SP644
1
1) Lower exhaust by removing (5) rear rubber isolators. See RUBBER ISOLATOR REMOVAL DIAGRAM. If needed to
access outside hangers remove plastic underbody panels by removing plastic fittings (7 per side).
2) Remove the heat shield by removing the 4 small screws with a 10mm socket. Cut a hole in the heat shield as shown
in the diagram above.
3) Remove (6) rubber plugs from frame (1 large and 2 small, from each frame rail). Enlarge the access hole on both sides
to allow the 1/2" fasteners to pass into the frame rail.
4) Reinstall heat shield with (3) of the fasteners, leaving out the one between the mounting holes.
5) Fishwire the 1/2" hardware through the access hole into position on both sides, as shown above.
6) Raise hitch into position. Note: The heat shield will be sandwiched between the hitch and vehicle frame rails.
7) Torque all 1/2" fasteners to 110 lb-ft.
8) Re-install the exhaust and underbody panels onto the vehicle.
- LOWER EXHAUST (5 HANGERS)
- FISHWIRING REQUIRED
- ENLARGE HOLE / TRIM HEAT SHIELD
DRIVER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
PASSENGER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
4
2
3
ACCESS HOLE
(BOTH SIDES)
TRIM 1" HOLE ON
DIMPLE ON R↑ AND L↑
DO NOT REMOVE
RUBBER PLUG
(BOTH SIDES)
TOOLS REQUIRED
AVIATOR SHEARS
3/4" SOCKET
10mm SOCKET
RATCHET
TORQUE WRENCH
DIE GRINDER
ENLARGE HOLE
(BOTH SIDES)
DESIGNED FOR USE WITH
BALLMOUNT #45521
EURO MOUNT OPTION AVAILABLE
#45571 (1 7/8" BALL) OR #45572 (2" BALL)
-
1
-
2
-
3
-
4
-
5
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