Curt Group 70105 Installation Manual Download Page 1

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70105-INS-RD

  

  

04/14/2020

  

  

ECN6926

  

  

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NOTICE

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instruction manual, as well as helpful videos, guides and much more!
Before you begin installation, read all instructions thoroughly.
Proper tools will improve the quality of installation and reduce the time required.
This installation requires the factory bumper and front underbody panel to be 

temporarily removed and reinstalled. Some drilling and trimming are required.
To help prevent damage to the product or vehicle, refer to the specified 

torque specifications when securing hardware during the installation process.
If equipped, we recommend removing the base plate attachment tabs when not in use.

INSTALLATION MANUAL

70105

 WARNING

Never exceed the vehicle manufacturer's recommended gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).

Parts List

Item Qty Description

1

1

Tow bar base plate

2

2

Spacer plate, 1" x 5/8"

3

2

Tow bar mounting tab

4

2

Safety cable, 7,500 lbs.

5

2

Hex bolt, 

M10 x 1-1/2", 35mm, CL10.9

6

2

Conical washer, 3/8"

7

2

Carriage bolt, 

1/2"-13 x 2-1/4", grade 8

8

2

Carriage bolt, 

1/2"-13 x 1-1/2", grade 8

9

4

Square hole spacer, 

1/4" x 1" x 3"

10

4

Flange nut, 1/2"-13, grade 8

11

2

Quick link, 1/2"

12

2

Socket plug

Tools Required

Torque wrench

Drill

Socket, 3/4"

Drill bit, 1/2"

Socket, 7/16"

Wrench, 7/16"

Socket, 13mm

Reciprocating saw

Socket, 16mm

Nut driver, 5/16"

Socket, 17mm

Fishwire, 1/2" 

(includes two)

Socket, 18mm

 CAUTION

Take care when cutting any plastic or metal as injury may occur if done improperly.

Installed Attachment Tabs

Height

18"

Width

24"

Product Photo

Not pictured: Safety cables, quick links and socket plugs

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety glasses should be worn at all times while installing this product.

Level of Difficulty

Moderate

Installation difficulty levels are based on time 
and effort involved and may vary depending on 
the installer level of expertise, condition of the 
vehicle and proper tools and equipment.

Summary of Contents for 70105

Page 1: ...05 WARNING Never exceed the vehicle manufacturer s recommended gross vehicle weight rating GVWR Parts List Item Qty Description 1 1 Tow bar base plate 2 2 Spacer plate 1 x 5 8 3 2 Tow bar mounting tab...

Page 2: ...escription 1 1 Tow bar base plate 2 2 Spacer plate 1 x 5 8 3 2 Tow bar mounting tab 4 2 Safety cable 7 500 lbs 5 2 Hex bolt M10 x 1 1 2 35mm CL10 9 6 2 Conical washer 3 8 7 2 Carriage bolt 1 2 13 x 2...

Page 3: ...t to remove the bolt on the outside edge of the bumper bracket Repeat on the other side of the vehicle BUMPER REMOVAL TRAILHAWK MODELS ONLY Step 1 Use a 13mm socket to remove the seven bolts holding t...

Page 4: ...nd the front edge of the underbody panel Once removed set the panel aside Step 7 Use a 16mm socket to remove the two bolts holding the metal guard plate in place Once removed set the plate aside ALL M...

Page 5: ...iring has into the vehicle frame Step 10 Use an 18mm socket to remove the eight nuts securing the bumper to the vehicle frame four on each side Once removed set the bumper aside Step 11 Use a 16mm soc...

Page 6: ...e of the vehicle Step 13 Position the tow bar base plate 1 on the vehicle frame and install a supplied M10 hex bolt 5 with 3 8 conical washer 6 in the top forward most hole in the side plate Level the...

Page 7: ...and secure it with a 1 2 flange nut 10 Then rotate the spacer plate 2 making it flush with the base plate 1 Torque the 1 2 fasteners to 110 lb ft Repeat on the other side of the vehicle Step 16 Remov...

Page 8: ...with a flange nut 10 Enlarging the hexagonal hole with a 1 2 drill bit may be necessary Torque 1 2 fasteners to 110 lb ft Repeat on the other side of the vehicle Step 18 Install the permanent safety...

Page 9: ...w bar mounting tabs 3 When not towing insert the socket plugs 12 into the ends of the tow bar base plates 1 Final Installed Image Step 20 Hold up the underbody panel in its original position and mark...

Page 10: ...with a tow bar base plate safety cables should be used at all times In the event of a disconnect the safety cables are designed to help prevent complete vehicle separation When installing the safety...

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