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BX2654

2015-16 Ford Focus Sedan

2015-16 Ford Focus Hatchback (No RS)

Installation Instructions

405-0490 Rev C 

Page 1 of 9 

9/17/15

Please visit 

www.blueox.com

 for the latest version of these installation instructions.

Reference your vehicle owner’s 

manual for manufacturer’s towing 

specifications. 

Serial Number

If the front of your vehicle looks different than 

this, please contact us at (402)385-3051.

!

Failure to read and follow these instructions 

could result in separation of the towed vehicle 

from the tow bar, causing property damage, 

loss of towed vehicle, personal injury or death.

WARNING

Bolt Size

Grade 5

Grade 8

1/4”

10

14

5/16”

19

29

3/8”

33

47

7/16”

54

78

1/2”

78

119

5/8”

154

230

3/4”

257

380

Bolt Torque Specifications 

Torque in Foot-Pounds for Inch Bolts

 

Bolt Torque 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

16MM

161

230

18MM

222

318

Attachment Tab Height:  13-1/2”

Attachment Tab Width:   21-1/2”

Please read BOTH these Installation Instructions and the General Instructions prior to 

installing or operating this equipment.

1.   Blue Ox

®

 towing products and accessories are 

intended to be installed by Blue Ox

®  

Dealers 

who are familiar with our products and have the 

equipment and knowledge necessary to do “fit 

work”. If needed, Blue Ox

®

 Dealers can be found 

at 

www.blueox.com 

or by contacting our Technical 

Service Department at (402) 385-3051.

2.   Many Blue Ox

®

 baseplates are designed to 

use existing holes and hardware to mount the 

baseplate to the towed vehicle. Even though bolts 

are there, do not assume they are adequate for 

baseplate mounting. Always use the hardware 

supplied in the hardware kit and existing hardware 

as specified in the installation instructions. 

Summary of Contents for BX2654

Page 1: ...ications 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 16MM 161 230 18MM 222 318 Attachment Tab Height 13 1 2 Attachment Tab...

Page 2: ...of protective covers rags specialty tools etc to prevent damage When using power drills be aware of the dangers of torque and drill bit length When using a reciprocating saw be aware of objects behin...

Page 3: ...01 1 4 Flat Washer ZP 2 15 203 0010 3 8 Lock Washer ZP 10 16 203 0054 10 Lock Washer ZP 2 17 226 0046 not shown Class III Safety Cables 2 18 229 0359 not shown 3 8 Quicklink ZP 2 19 290 0437 not shown...

Page 4: ...vehicle 2 Using a T30 Torx remove the five 5 screws from the top edge of the fascia white Remove the two 2 push pins from the outer edges gray 3 On the back side of the fascia unhook the hood release...

Page 5: ...the fascia away from the vehicle disconnecting any electrical connections and set the fascia aside 7 On the driver side using an 8MM socket remove the screw from the wheel well brace white Once the s...

Page 6: ...m off the washer reservoir tab on the passenger side as shown for baseplate clearance 11 Disconnect the wire loom from on top of the frame Using the existing hole as a guide drill the hole out with th...

Page 7: ...ill the bottom holes in the baseplate thru the frame gray Install the 3 8 hardware and fully tighten the bolts Once the bottom bolts are fully tightened go back and fully tighten bolts in the side pla...

Page 8: ...l brace Install the horn to the webbing s existing hole white 18 Optional Breakaway Baseplates with Serial lower than 00045 Install the bracket to the existing hole in the crossmember inset with a 1 4...

Page 9: ...s here to assist you with any questions you may have regarding the performance of your product Simply call 402 385 3051 and you can speak with our technical service team Additionally please visit our...

Page 10: ...ty cables are to be used in conjunction with and NOT a replacement for legally required safety cables attaching the towed vehicle to the towing vehicle Notice To Baseplate Installer 1 It is YOUR respo...

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