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Installing the Permanent Base Plate Safety Cables

When dinghy towing a vehicle 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 cables, use the illustrations below as a guide.

Installation guidelines

1. The cables must be connected to 

  the base plate and the vehicle frame.

2. Two cables must be installed.

3. Each cable must meet or exceed the 

  gross weight of the towed vehicle.

4. Make sure cables do not pinch or interfere  

  with hoses, wiring or other components.

Note: 

Base plate safety cables are not a replacement for safety chains connecting the tow vehicle to the towed vehicle.

SAFETY CABLE INSTALLATION

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Product Registration and Warranty

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Baseplate

Baseplate

Quick link

Quick link

Permanent baseplate 

safety cable

Permanent baseplate 

safety cable

Convenience link

Convenience link

Final Installed Image

Towing Tips

Check your equipment

Periodically check the condition of all towing equipment. Ensure all fasteners are tight and 

that all structural components are sound. Do not tow with worn or damaged parts.

Vehicle manufacturer's recommendations

Review the owner’s manual for your towed vehicle and towing 

vehicle for specific recommendations, capacities and requirements.

Summary of Contents for 70108

Page 1: ...bs 9 4 ft lbs 1 4 bolt 86 in lbs 122 in lbs M8 bolt 16 0 ft lbs 22 9 ft lbs 5 16 bolt 178 in lbs 251 in lbs M10 bolt 31 6 ft lbs 45 2 ft lbs 3 8 bolt 26 ft lbs 37 ft lbs M12 bolt 55 1 ft lbs 78 9 ft l...

Page 2: ...s List Item Qty Description 1 1 Tow bar base plate 2 2 Tow bar mounting tab 3 2 Safety cable 3 500 lbs 4 10 Hex head cap screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 grade 8 5 10 Nylock nut 3 8 16 grade 8 6 1 Flat washer M6...

Page 3: ...p edge of the front grille panel Step 2 Use a T15 Torx bit to remove the five bolts along the inside edge of the wheel well liner Then pull the liner back and use a 7mm socket to remove the bolt behin...

Page 4: ...ward the center of the vehicle unclipping the bumper cover from under the headlights Make sure to unplug any wiring harnesses attached to the bumper cover as well Carefully remove the bumper cover and...

Page 5: ...ble as washer fluid will come out of both ports when the lines are removed Set aside fluid to refill after the installation Note Be sure to have a clean container ready to catch the washer fluid when...

Page 6: ...th a nylock nut 5 Repeat on the other side of the vehicle Make sure the base plate 1 is level and torque the hardware to 37 lb ft Step 11 Using the side panel as a guide drill out the four remaining h...

Page 7: ...c trim piece with the factory push pin for this location and reinstall the front plastic trim piece on the grille using the remaining factory push pins Step 13 Reinstall the windshield washer reservoi...

Page 8: ...w bar mounting tabs 2 When not towing insert the socket plugs 9 into the ends of the tow bar base plate 1 Step 14 Reinstall the driver side headlight Step 15 Install the permanent safety cables 3 and...

Page 9: ...es are not a replacement for safety chains connecting the tow vehicle to the towed vehicle SAFETY CABLE INSTALLATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Product Registration and Warranty CURT Group stands behind o...

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