CURT Class III Trailer Hitch Installation guide

CURT
Brand
CURT
Model
Class III Trailer Hitch
Type
Installation guide

CURT Class III Trailer Hitch allows for a wide range of potential uses, including:

  • Increased Cargo Capacity: With a weight carrying capacity of 4,500 lbs. and a tongue weight of 675 lbs., this hitch can accommodate a variety of trailers, bike racks, and cargo carriers, expanding your vehicle's storage capabilities.

  • Safe and Secure Towing: Designed to meet industry standards, the hitch ensures a secure connection between your vehicle and trailer, providing peace of mind while towing.

  • Easy Installation: Installation can be completed in approximately 35 minutes for professionals or 70 minutes for novices, thanks to the included detailed instructions and required tools list, making it a convenient upgrade for your vehicle.

CURT Class III Trailer Hitch allows for a wide range of potential uses, including:

  • Increased Cargo Capacity: With a weight carrying capacity of 4,500 lbs. and a tongue weight of 675 lbs., this hitch can accommodate a variety of trailers, bike racks, and cargo carriers, expanding your vehicle's storage capabilities.

  • Safe and Secure Towing: Designed to meet industry standards, the hitch ensures a secure connection between your vehicle and trailer, providing peace of mind while towing.

  • Easy Installation: Installation can be completed in approximately 35 minutes for professionals or 70 minutes for novices, thanks to the included detailed instructions and required tools list, making it a convenient upgrade for your vehicle.

MAKE: STYLE:
MIN.
35
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:
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: 2019-PRESENT JEEP MODEL: CHEROKEE SUV
4,500
675
TRAILER WEIGHT:
TONGUE WEIGHT:
13395 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
LBS.
LBS.
WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION: TRAILER WEIGHT:
TONGUE WEIGHT:
5,500
750
LBS.
LBS.
MIN.
70
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.
5/18/2018
EASY
TORQUE
WRENCH
RATCHET
SOCKET
13mm
15mm
21mm
3/4"
SAFETY
GLASSES
PART REMOVAL
NO DRILLING REQUIRED
MAY REQUIRED SLIGHT
EXHAUST BEZEL TRIMMING
REMOVE EXHAUST
TEMPORARILY
SOCKET
EXTENSION
9"
AVIATION
SHEARS
INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH:
For more information log onto www.curtmfg.com
Parts List
DESCRIPTION
PART NUMBER
QTY
ITEM
HEX FLANGE NUTHFN 1213, GR8
61
CARRIAGE BOLT1/2-13 x 1 1/2, GR862
1/2" FISHWIRE1_2 FISHWIRE63
.250 x 1.00 x 3.00" SQUARE SPACERCM-SP6
64
2
4
1
3
DRIVER SIDE FRAME
PASSENGER SIDE FRAME
HARDWARE ACCESS HOLE
(BOTH SIDES)
1. Remove the exhaust by removing (2) bolts connecting the exhaust
hanger bracket from the frame, using a 13mm socket (Both sides).
Using a 15mm socket, loosen the exhaust clamp just forward of the
muffler and remove the rear portion of the exhaust from the vehicle.
Support exhaust from underneath during install.
2. On Trailhawk models remove the rear vertical and the horizontal M14
existing bolts from the frame with a 21mm socket, save for reassembly.
If wire on passenger side frame rail is present unfasten by pulling the
retainer out of the frame, let wire hang below frame rail.
INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH:
For more information log onto www.curtmfg.com
3. Fishwire the rear and side hardware though access hole in frame, then
reverse fishwire the hardware into the access hole (both sides). On
Trailhawk models only the reverse fishwire hardware and M14 bolts
removed in Step 4 are used.
4. Raise hitch into position and loosely secure hitch with the hardware,
careful not to push hardware inside vehicle frame. Trimming of exhaust
bezel may be required on some models. (Check trim fitment around
hitch, additional trimming may be required. Seam foam may need to be
trimmed for proper fitment)
6. Raise exhaust back to original position, and secure exhaust bracket
bolts. If present, reattach wire removed in Step (4) to original position.
5. Torque 1/2" hardware to 110 lb-ft. Torque M14 hardware to 139 lb-ft (If
present).
GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH: LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT.
GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION HITCH: LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT
WARNING: *** DO NOT EXCEED VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY. ***
FOR MORE INFORMATION LOG ONTO WWW.CURTMFG.COM
HAVING INSTALLATION QUESTIONS? CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1-800-798-0813
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.
4,500 675
5,500 750
JEEP CHEROKEE
5/18/2018
13395
70
42
35
HITCH WEIGHT: LBS.
INSTALL TIME
PROFESSIONAL: MINUTES
NOVICE (DIY): MINUTES
INSTALL NOTES:
Scan
for more
information
Parts List
DESCRIPTION
PART NUMBER
QTY
ITEM
HEX FLANGE NUTHFN 1213, GR861
CARRIAGE BOLT1/2-13 x 1 1/2, GR8
62
1/2" FISHWIRE1_2 FISHWIRE
63
.250 x 1.00 x 3.00" SQUARE SPACERCM-SP6
64
1
4
2
3
DRIVER SIDE FRAME
PASSENGER SIDE FRAME
HARDWARE ACCESS HOLE (BOTH SIDES)
-LOWER EXHAUST
-TEMPORARY PART REMOVAL
-NO DRILLING REQUIRED
TOOLS REQUIRED
RATCHET
TORQUE WRENCH
13mm, 15mm, 21mm, 3/4" SOCKETS
AVIATION SHEARS
9" SOCKET EXTENSION
SAFETY GLASSES
1. Remove the exhaust by removing (2) bolts connecting the exhaust hanger bracket from the frame, using a 13mm socket (Both
sides). Using a 15mm socket, loosen the exhaust clamp just forward of the muffler and remove the rear portion of the exhaust
from the vehicle. Support exhaust from underneath during install.
2. On Trailhawk models remove the rear vertical and the horizontal M14 existing bolts from the frame with a 21mm socket, save
for reassembly. If wire on passenger side frame rail is present unfasten by pulling the retainer out of the frame, let wire hang
below frame rail.
3. Fishwire the rear and side hardware though access hole in frame, then reverse fishwire the hardware into the access hole
(both sides). On Trailhawk models only the reverse fishwire hardware and M14 bolts removed in Step 4 are used.
4. Raise hitch into position and loosely secure hitch with the hardware, careful not to push hardware inside vehicle frame.
Trimming of exhaust bezel may be required on some models. (Check trim fitment around hitch, additional trimming may be
required. Seam foam may need to be trimmed for proper fitment)
5. Torque 1/2" hardware to 110 lb-ft. Torque M14 hardware to 139 lb-ft (If present).
6. Raise exhaust back to original position, and secure exhaust bracket bolts. If present, reattach wire removed in Step (4) to
original position.
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CURT Class III Trailer Hitch Installation guide

CURT
Brand
CURT
Model
Class III Trailer Hitch
Type
Installation guide

CURT Class III Trailer Hitch allows for a wide range of potential uses, including:

  • Increased Cargo Capacity: With a weight carrying capacity of 4,500 lbs. and a tongue weight of 675 lbs., this hitch can accommodate a variety of trailers, bike racks, and cargo carriers, expanding your vehicle's storage capabilities.

  • Safe and Secure Towing: Designed to meet industry standards, the hitch ensures a secure connection between your vehicle and trailer, providing peace of mind while towing.

  • Easy Installation: Installation can be completed in approximately 35 minutes for professionals or 70 minutes for novices, thanks to the included detailed instructions and required tools list, making it a convenient upgrade for your vehicle.

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