Blue Ox BX2610 Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 6

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405-0066 Rev. B 

9/8/09

2010 Ford Fusion (No Hybrid)

Installation Instructions

BX2610

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9.  On the bottom side of the plastic bumper cover, 

using a utility knife, notch out the corner.  Go over 
1”, then up, across and back.  Do this to both sides.

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11.  Slide the baseplate up into place, start the existing 

bolts.  Do this to both sides of the vehicle.

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12.  Using the baseplate as a template with the 13/32” 

drill bit, drill the three holes on the side (white 
arrows).  Using the 1 1/4” hole saw, drill a hole so 
that nut plates may be inserted into the frame (gray 
arrow).  Do this to both sides of the vehicle.

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10.  Using the 13MM socket, remove two bolts from 

underneath the bumper.  Do this to both sides.  Set 
the bolts aside to be reinstalled later.

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BE SURE TO USE LOCTITE

®

 RED ON ALL BOLTS 

BEFORE TIGHTENING. TIGHTEN ALL BOLTS 

ACCORDING TO THE TORQUE CHART ON THE 

FRONT PAGE OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS OR ON 

PAGE 3 OF THE BASEPLATE TOWING GENERAL 

INSTRUCTIONS.

Summary of Contents for BX2610

Page 1: ...rque Specifications Torque in Foot Pounds for Metric Bolts Bolt Size Grade 8 8 Grade 10 9 6MM 6 8 8MM 16 22 10MM 31 40 12MM 54 70 14MM 89 117 Bolt Tor r r rq q q q qu u u u ue e e e S S S Sp pe e e e...

Page 2: ...t Drill Loctite RED Parts List Ref No Qty Part Description 1 1 61 6645 Weldment Baseplate BX2610 2 2 61 5208 3 8 16 Nut Plate with 14 Wire 3 8 107 2683 Spacer Tube 3 4 X 406 ID X 1 4 6 201 0444 3 8 16...

Page 3: ...y installation it may be necessary to tailor the baseplate slightly to compensate for auto manufacturer s tolerances These minor adjustments may include filing a hole slightly bending electrical rods...

Page 4: ...e it Do this to both sides of the vehicle Set fascia carefully aside to be reinstalled later 4B 4B 2010 Ford Fusion No Hybrid Installation Instructions BX2610 6 6 6 Remove the plastic bumper cover by...

Page 5: ...reservoir one on the right side see 8A and two on the left see 8B 8C Disconnect the hoses and the wiring plug the hoses Set washer reservoir and bolts aside to be reinstalled later 7A 7A 7B 7B 6 On t...

Page 6: ...eplate as a template with the 13 32 drill bit drill the three holes on the side white arrows Using the 1 1 4 hole saw drill a hole so that nut plates may be inserted into the frame gray arrow Do this...

Page 7: ...ashers with 3 8 16 hex nuts white arrows The top back hole has the 3 8 lock washer on this side and a 3 8 16 nut plate inserted into the drilled hole gray arrow Be sure to use Loctite on all the bolts...

Page 8: ...The photo above shows the recommended installation of the permanent baseplate safety cables to frame of the vehicle see white arrow Additional options may interfere with suggested mounting in this ca...

Page 9: ...questions you may have regarding the performance of your product Simply call 1 800 228 9289 and you can speak with our customer care team Additionally please visit our website to see which rallies ou...

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