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MAKE:

STYLE:

45

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:

MODERATE

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

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YEARS: 2015-PRESENT

AUDI

MODEL: Q3

CROSSOVER

3500

350

TRAILER WEIGHT:
TONGUE WEIGHT:

12148

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

LBS.
LBS.

WARNING:
  WE RECOMMEND THE USE OF 18050 STABILIZING STRAPS FOR ALL NON-TRAILER
  (WHEEL-LESS) LOADS.  PLEASE SEE THE CURT CATALOG OR VISIT US ONLINE AT
  WWW.CURTMFG.COM FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

90 MIN.

MIN.

   PRO INSTALL TIME:
   NOVICE INSTALL TIME:

IF YOU  ARE  HESITANT  TO UNDERTAKE

THIS TASK ON YOUR OWN, CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED

CURT INSTALLER FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE.

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 , & for helpful towing tips log onto  www.hitchinfo.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.

1/8/2016

SAFETY

GLASSES

AVIATION

SHEARS

TORQUE

WRENCH

SOCKET

13mm

3/4"

 
 

SOCKET

EXTENSION

8"

RATCHET

HOLE ENLARGEMENT

REQUIRED

LOWER EXHAUST

TRIM EXHAUST HEAT 

SHIELD AND REAR FASCIA

FISHWIRE TECHNIQUE

TORXBIT
SOCKET

T27

DIE GRINDER

Summary of Contents for 12148

Page 1: ...NDERTAKE THIS TASK ON YOUR OWN CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED CURT INSTALLER FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE 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 f...

Page 2: ...ful towing tips log onto www hitchinfo com 1 Remove 2 fasteners centered along the bottom of the rear bumper cover using a T27 socket 1 13 in 2 Remove 2 M8 fasteners for the driver side exhaust bracket and 2 M8 fasteners for the muffler hangers using a 13mm socket Support the muffler to prevent damage to the exhaust 2 4 3 1 5 PASSENGER SIDE FRAME RAIL DRIVER SIDE FRAME RAIL ENLARGE HOLES BOTH SIDE...

Page 3: ...nstall the heat shield using the bolt and speed nut 5 Reverse fishwire 1 2 carriage bolts and SP10 spacers through the access hole Carefully pull bumper cover and raise hitch into position Loosely fasten the hitch using 1 2 flange nuts on both sides 4 Enlarge the attachment holes along the bottom of each frame rail and the hole on the outside of each frame rail Fishwire 1 2 carriage bolts and SP10...

Page 4: ... by placing the provided CM SP56 spacers between the driver side exhaust bracket and the frame using the existing fastener removed in Step 4 Torque factory M8 hardware to 20 ft lbs 8 Trim a 2 1 2 square section from the center at the bottom of the bumper fascia using aviation shears 9 Reinstall bumper cover fasteners removed in Step 1 Installation complete ...

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Page 6: ...ufacturing 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 warra...

Page 7: ...angers using a 13mm socket Support the muffler to prevent damage to the exhaust 3 Remove 1 bolt for the heat shield using a 13mm socket and 1 speed nut to remove the heat shield Cut a notch in the heat shield to clear the forwardmost mounting hole on the driver side frame rail using aviation shears Reinstall the heat shield using the bolt and speed nut 4 Enlarge the forwardmost hole along the bott...

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