MAKE: STYLE:
60
WARNI NG: NEVER EXCEED YOUR VEHI CLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWI NG CAPACI TY
WEI GHT CARRYI NG:
INSTALLATI ON TI PS:
INSTALLATION REQUI RES:
VEHICLE PHOTO:
HITCH I LLUSTRATION:
REPRESENTATI VE PHOTO
MAKE SURE YOUR HITCH MATCHES
LEVEL OF DIFFI CULTY:
CHALLENGI NG
EASY MODERATE CHALLENGI NG
1. BEFORE YOU BEGI N INSTALLATI ON, READ ALL
I NSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY.
2. TO EASE I NSTALLATION, 2 PEOPLE MAY BE
REQUIRED.
3. USI NG PROPER TOOLS WI LL GREATLY I MPROVE
THE QUALITY OF THE I NSTALL AND REDUCE THE
TI ME REQUI RED.
4. NEED HELP OR HAVE SOME QUESTIONS?
CALL TECHNI CAL SUPPORT AT 800.798.0813
Safety glasses should be
worn at all times while
installing this product
.
YEARS: 2012- 2013 MI NI MODEL: COOPER HATCHBACK 2 DOOR
2,000
200
TRAI LER W EI GHT:
TONGUE WEI GHT:
11272 I NSTALLATI ON I NSTRUCTI ONS
LBS.
LBS.
WARNI NG:
WE RECOMMEND THE USE OF 18050 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.
MI N.
MI N.120
I F YOU ARE HESI TANT TO UNDERTAKE
THI S TASK ON YOUR OWN, CONTACT AN AUTHORI ZED
CURT I NSTALLER FOR ADDI TIONAL ASSI STANCE.
NOVICE I NSTALL TI ME:
PRO I NSTALL TI ME:
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 & for helpful towing tips log onto www hitchinfo com
10/30/2014
RATCHET
TORQUE
WRENCH
SOCKET
EXTENSI ON
12"
SOCKET
8mm
13mm
OFFSET
SCREW DRI VER
SCREW
DRI VER
MASKI NG
TAPE
SAFETY
GLASSES
TAPE
MEASURE
AVIATION
SHEARS
PART REMOVAL
NO DRILLING REQUIRED
TEMPORARILY REMOVE
BUMPER COVER AND
BUMPER BEAM
MUST TRIM LOWER
BUMPER COVER FOR
RECEIVER TUBE ACCESS
HITCH SHOWN INSTALLED
I NSTALLATI ON WALKTHROUGH:
For more inform ation log onto ww w.curtmfg.com, & for helpful towing tips log onto www.hitchinfo.com
Parts List
DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBERQTYITEM
CONICAL TOOTHED WASHER3/8"81
AVAILABLE EURO
BALL MOUNT
# 45551 (1 7/8" BALL)
# 45552 (2" BALL)
DESIGNED FOR USE WITH
BALL MOUNT # 45519
1
REAR PANEL
BUMPER BEAM
HARD FOAM ENERGY ABSORBER
NOTE: IF PRESENT TRIMMING
MAY BE REQUIRED
DIVIDER PANEL
NOTE: IF PRESENT REMOVE
AND RETURN TO OWNER
EXISTING FASTENER
NOTE: Since the safety chains
attach below the bumper, longer
safety chains may be required to
reach the chain loops. Verify that
your safety chains are long
enough to clear the lower valance
while turning before towing.
Removing the Bumper Cover:
1. Remove (11) fasteners that secure the bumper cover.
6
6 5
4
3
2
1
2
3
4
5
1
NOTE: Fastener locations as viewed from inside of the bumper cover.
2. Using a phillips screwdriver remove (4) fasteners
securing the mudflap, two each side of vehicle. Using a
flat blade screwdriver remove the (4) clips from the
mudflap, two each side. NOTE: If needed you may
remove rear wheels to access fasteners.
I NSTALLATI ON WALKTHROUGH:
For more information log onto ww w.curt mfg.com, & for helpful towing tips log onto www.hitchinfo.com
3. Inside wheel well remove (2) hex head fastener from
location 4, one each side. Pull back the wheel well liner to
access the (2) push fasteners that hold the rear wheel arch
to the rear bumper cover from location 3, one each side.
Remove fasteners by pushing the inner piece down to
expose the head. Use a screw driver to pry out of position.
LOCATION 4
LOCATION 3
4. Pull fender flair away from bumper cover to access the
(2) hidden fastener. Release side marker bulb from
fender flair. Using an offset phillips screwdriver or
wrench with a phillips drive bit remove fastener from
location 5. Repeat for the otherside
5. Using a 10mm socket remove (2) fasteners from under
bumper cover from location 1. Remove the final (2)
fasteners from location 6, these are visible when you
open the rear hatch.
LOCATION 5
LOCATION 1
LOCATION 6
6. If your vehicle is equipped with a rear light or rear sensors,
disconnect the wiring harness from the back of the bumper
cover and remove the light from the back side by
depressing tabs on both sides of the light. Pull back and up
on the center of the cover to release it from the mounting
tab. Place bumper cover in a safe place to prevent damage.
CENTER
MOUNTING
TAB
FOAM TRIM DIAGRAM
I NSTALLATI ON WALKTHROUGH:
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7. Using a flat blade screwdriver remove the wiring
harness from the bumper beam or divider panel.
8. Remove the (8) M8 bolts and lower bumper beam
assembly from vehicle. If present, remove divider panel
from bumper beam and return to owner.
NOTE: DIMENSIONS APPROXIMATE
CONFIRM FIT PRIOR TO TRIMMING
.69 in (TYP)
1.25 in (TYP)
9. If present, remove hard foam energy absorber and trim
to allow proper fit. (See trim diagram) Note: Some
models may have soft foam and not require trimming.
10. After trimming foam block insert into the bumper beam
and confirm fit. Raise the hitch into position by aligning
holes with weldnuts. Note: Heat shield may need to be
formed around hitch. Spare tire may need to be
loosened and plastic tire cradle adjusted to
accommodate tow loops.
I NSTALLATI ON WALKTHROUGH:
For more information log onto ww w.curt mfg.com, & for helpful towing tips log onto www.hitchinfo.com
11. Sandwich the hitch between the bumper beam and the
rear of the car. Secure hitch using (8) existing M8 bolts
removed in Step 6 and 3/8" conical toothed washers.
Torque all M8 hardware to 23 ft-lbs.
12. Your car is ready for re-assembly. Reconnect the wiring harness
to the bumper beam by reinstalling the push fasteners removed
in Step 7. In reconnecting the backup/center tail light, pass the
wire over the top of the hitch and run the connector through the
hole in the hitch as shown. Note: Keep wiring harness clear of
the exhaust and heat shield.
13. Align bumper cover and pull back on the fender flairs.
Re-attach side marker bulbs to fender flairs. Reconnect
rear sensors. Reinstall all (11) fasteners removed
previously and snap fender flairs back into place.
14. With bumper back to installed position, mark out the
bumper for trimming to access the receiver hitch as
shown in the diagram below. NOTE: These dimensions
are for referance only and should be verified on the
vehicle. Drilling a small hole will help verify location.
HITCH SHOWN INSTALLED
GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH: LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT.
* * * DO N OT EX CEED V EH I CLE M AN U FACT U RER'S RECOM M EN DED T OWING CAP ACI T Y .* * *
WARNING: ALL NON-TRAILER LOADS APPLIED TO THIS PRODUCT MUST BE SUPPORTED BY AUXILIARY STABILIZING STRAPS.
* * FAI LURE T O PR OPER LY SUPPORT N ON-TRAI LER LOADS WILL V O ID PRODU CT WARRAN TY * *
HAVING INSTALLATION QUESTIONS? CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1-877-287-8634
HITCH WEIGHT: LBS.
INSTALL TIME:
PROFESSIONAL MINUTES
NOVICE (DIY) MINUTES
INSTALL NOTES:
- REMOVE BUMPER COVER
- TRIM LOWER BUMPER FASCIA
PERI ODI CALLY CHECK TH IS RECEI VER H IT CH T O ENSURE TH AT ALL FASTENERS
ARE T I GHT AN D TH AT ALL ST RU CTU RAL COM PON EN T S ARE SOUN D.
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
26
60
MINI COOPER
10/30/2014
11272
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EXCLUDES CLUBMAN, "S", AND JOHN COOPER EDITIONS
Parts List
DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBERQTYITEM
CONICAL TOOTHED WASHER3/8"81
REAR PANEL
EXISTING FASTENER
1
DESIGNED FOR USE WITH
BALL MOUNT # 45519
DIVIDER PANEL
NOTE: IF PRESENT REMOVE
AND RETURN TO OWNER
HARD FOAM ENERGY ABSORBER
NOTE: IF PRESENT TRIMMING
MAY BE REQUIRED
BUMPER BEAM
NOTE: Longer safety chains may be required to reach the
chain loops. Verify that your safety chains are long enough
to clear the lower valance while turning before towing.
AVAILABLE EURO
BALL MOUNT
# 45551 (1 7/8" BALL)
# 45552 (2" BALL)
TOOLS REQUIRED
RATCHET
TORQUE WRENCH
12" EXTENSION
13mm SOCKET
8mm SOCKET
OFFSET SCREWDRIVER
FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER
TAPE MEASURE
KNIFE / AVIATION SHEARS
PERI ODICALLY CHECK T H IS RECEIV ER HI TCH TO EN SURE TH AT ALL FASTENERS
ARE T I GHT AN D T H AT ALL ST RU CT URAL COMPONE NT S ARE SOUN D.
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.
MINI COOPER
11272
Page 2 of 6
2,000 200GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH: LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT.
* * * DO N OT EX CEED VEHICLE M AN U FACT U RER'S RECOMM ENDED TOWIN G CAPACITY .* * *
WARNING: ALL NON-TRAILER LOADS APPLIED TO THIS PRODUCT MUST BE SUPPORTED BY AUXILIARY STABILIZING STRAPS.
* * FAILURE TO PROPERLY SUPPORT N ON-T RAILER LOADS WILL VOI D PRODUCT WARRAN TY* *
HAVING INSTALLATION QUESTIONS? CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1-877-287-8634
EXCLUDES CLUBMAN, "S", AND JOHN COOPER EDITIONS
INSTALLATION STEPS:
Removing the Bumper Cover:
1. Remove (11) fasteners that secure the bumper cover.
NOTE: Fastener locations as viewed from inside of the bumper cover.
2 1
2
4
5
4
6 6
5
2. Using a phillips screwdriver remove (4) fasteners securing the mudflap, two each side. Using a flat blade
screwdriver remove the (4) clips from the mudflap, two each side of vehicle. NOTE: If needed you may
remove rear wheels to access fasteners.
3
3
3. Inside wheel well remove (2) hex head fastener from location 4, one each side. Pull back the wheel well
liner to access the (2) push fasteners that hold the rear wheel arch to the rear bumper cover from location 3,
one each side. Remove fasteners by pushing the inner piece down to expose the head. Use a screw driver
to pry out of position.
LOCATION 3
LOCATION 4
1
PERI ODICALLY CHECK T H IS RECEIV ER HI TCH TO EN SURE TH AT ALL FASTENERS
ARE T I GHT AN D T H AT ALL ST RU CT URAL COMPONE NT S ARE SOUN D.
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.
MINI COOPER
11272
Page 3 of 6
2,000 200GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH: LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT.
* * * DO N OT EX CEED VEHICLE M AN U FACT U RER'S RECOMM ENDED TOWIN G CAPACITY .* * *
WARNING: ALL NON-TRAILER LOADS APPLIED TO THIS PRODUCT MUST BE SUPPORTED BY AUXILIARY STABILIZING STRAPS.
* * FAILURE TO PROPERLY SUPPORT N ON-T RAILER LOADS WILL VOI D PRODUCT WARRAN TY* *
HAVING INSTALLATION QUESTIONS? CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1-877-287-8634
EXCLUDES CLUBMAN, "S", AND JOHN COOPER EDITIONS
INSTALLATION STEPS:
4. Pull fender flair away from bumper cover to access the (2) hidden fastener. Release side marker bulb
from fender flair. Using an offset phillips screwdriver or wrench with a phillips drive bit remove fastener
from location 5. Repeat for the otherside
LOCATION 5
5. Using a 10mm socket remove (2) fasteners from under bumper cover from location 1. Remove the final
(2) fasteners from location 6, these are visible when you open the rear hatch.
LOCATION 1
LOCATION 6
6. If your vehicle is equipped with a rear light or rear sensors, disconnect the wiring harness from the back
of the bumper cover and remove the light from the back side by depressing tabs on both sides of the
light. Pull back and up on the center of the cover to release it from the mounting tab. Place bumper
cover in a safe place to prevent damage.
CENTER
MOUNTING
TAB
FOAM TRIM DIAGRAM
PERI ODICALLY CHECK T H IS RECEIV ER HI TCH TO EN SURE TH AT ALL FASTENERS
ARE T I GHT AN D T H AT ALL ST RU CT URAL COMPONE NT S ARE SOUN D.
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.
MINI COOPER
11272
Page 4 of 6
2,000 200GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH: LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT.
* * * DO N OT EX CEED VEHICLE M AN U FACT U RER'S RECOMM ENDED TOWIN G CAPACITY .* * *
WARNING: ALL NON-TRAILER LOADS APPLIED TO THIS PRODUCT MUST BE SUPPORTED BY AUXILIARY STABILIZING STRAPS.
* * FAILURE TO PROPERLY SUPPORT N ON-T RAILER LOADS WILL VOI D PRODUCT WARRAN TY* *
HAVING INSTALLATION QUESTIONS? CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1-877-287-8634
EXCLUDES CLUBMAN, "S", AND JOHN COOPER EDITIONS
INSTALLATION STEPS:
9. If present, remove hard foam energy absorber and trim to allow proper fit. (See trim diagram)
Note: Some models may have soft foam and not require trimming.
7. Using a flat blade screwdriver remove the wiring harness from the bumper beam or divider panel.
8. Remove the (8) M8 bolts and lower bumper beam assembly from vehicle. If present, remove divider panel
from bumper beam and return to owner.
1.25 in (TYP)
.69 in (TYP)
NOTE: DIMENSIONS APPROXIMATE
CONFIRM FIT PRIOR TO TRIMMING
PERI ODICALLY CHECK T H IS RECEIV ER HI TCH TO EN SURE TH AT ALL FASTENERS
ARE T I GHT AN D T H AT ALL ST RU CT URAL COMPONE NT S ARE SOUN D.
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.
MINI COOPER
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Page 5 of 6
2,000 200GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH: LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT.
* * * DO N OT EX CEED VEHICLE M AN U FACT U RER'S RECOMM ENDED TOWIN G CAPACITY .* * *
WARNING: ALL NON-TRAILER LOADS APPLIED TO THIS PRODUCT MUST BE SUPPORTED BY AUXILIARY STABILIZING STRAPS.
* * FAILURE TO PROPERLY SUPPORT N ON-T RAILER LOADS WILL VOI D PRODUCT WARRAN TY* *
HAVING INSTALLATION QUESTIONS? CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1-877-287-8634
EXCLUDES CLUBMAN, "S", AND JOHN COOPER EDITIONS
INSTALLATION STEPS:
10. After trimming foam block insert into the bumper beam and confirm fit. Raise the hitch into position by
aligning holes with weldnuts. Note: Heat shield may need to be formed around hitch. Spare tire may
need to be loosened and plastic tire cradle adjusted to accommodate tow loops.
11. Sandwich the hitch between the bumper beam and the rear of the car. Secure hitch using (8) existing
M8 bolts removed in Step 6 and 3/8" conical toothed washers. Torque all M8 hardware to 23 ft-lbs.
12. Your car is ready for re-assembly. Reconnect the wiring harness to the bumper beam by reinstalling
the push fasteners removed in Step 7. In reconnecting the backup/center tail light, pass the wire over
the top of the hitch and run the connector through the hole in the hitch as shown. Note: Keep wiring
harness clear of the exhaust and heat shield.
PERI ODICALLY CHECK T H IS RECEIV ER HI TCH TO EN SURE TH AT ALL FASTENERS
ARE T I GHT AN D T H AT ALL ST RU CT URAL COMPONE NT S ARE SOUN D.
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.
MINI COOPER
11272
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2,000 200GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH: LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT.
* * * DO N OT EX CEED VEHICLE M AN U FACT U RER'S RECOMM ENDED TOWIN G CAPACITY .* * *
WARNING: ALL NON-TRAILER LOADS APPLIED TO THIS PRODUCT MUST BE SUPPORTED BY AUXILIARY STABILIZING STRAPS.
* * FAILURE TO PROPERLY SUPPORT N ON-T RAILER LOADS WILL VOI D PRODUCT WARRAN TY* *
HAVING INSTALLATION QUESTIONS? CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1-877-287-8634
EXCLUDES CLUBMAN, "S", AND JOHN COOPER EDITIONS
INSTALLATION STEPS:
13. Align bumper cover and pull back on the fender flairs. Re-attach side marker bulbs to fender flairs.
Reconnect rear sensors. Reinstall all (11) fasteners removed previously and snap fender flairs back
into place.
15. Hitch is now fully installed. To attach safety chains, route them to the tow loops under the bumper.
SEAM BETWEEN BODY COLORED
COVER AND BLACK FASCIA STRIP
1.50 in
1.38 in
BEND IN BLACK
FASCIA STRIP
14. With bumper back to installed position, mark out the bumper for trimming to access the receiver hitch as
shown in the diagram below. NOTE: These dimensions are for referance only and should be verified on
the vehicle. Drilling a small hole will help verify location.
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