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Parts List

DESCRIPTION

PART NUMBER

QTY

ITEM

1/2" FISHWIRE

1_2 FISHWIRE

6

1

CARRIAGE BOLT

1/2-13 x 1 1/2, GR8

6

2

HEX FLANGE NUT

HFN 1213, GR8

6

3

.250 x 1.00 x 2.50" SQUARE HOLE SPACER

CM-SP10

6

4

.375 x 1.25 x 2.00" ROUND HOLE SPACER

CM-SP56

2

5

GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH:                LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT &             LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT.

***DO NOT EXCEED VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY.***

WARNING: ALL NON-TRAILER LOADS APPLIED TO THIS PRODUCT MUST BE SUPPORTED BY 18050 STABILIZING STRAPS.

** FAILURE TO PROPERLY SUPPORT NON-TRAILER LOADS WILL VOID PRODUCT WARRANTY**

HAVING INSTALLATION QUESTIONS?  CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 

1-800-798-0813

HITCH WEIGHT:         LBS.

 

INSTALL TIME

 

    PROFESSIONAL:        MINUTES

 

    NOVICE (DIY):         MINUTES

 

INSTALL NOTES:

PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS RECEIVER HITCH TO ENSURE THAT ALL FASTENERS

ARE TIGHT AND THAT 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.

3500

350

26

45

AUDI Q3

1/8/2016

12148

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-FASCIA TRIM REQUIRED
-HOLE ENLARGEMENT REQUIRED
-LOWER EXHAUST
-FISHWIRE HARWARE

1.13"

TOOLS REQUIRED

RATCHET

TORQUE WRENCH

DIE GRINDER

T27 SOCKET
3/4" SOCKET

13mm SOCKET

8" EXTENSION

SHEARS

ACCESS HOLE

(BOTH SIDES)

ENLARGE HOLES

(BOTH SIDES)

PASSENGER SIDE

FRAME RAIL

DRIVER SIDE

FRAME RAIL

1

2

4

3

5

EURO MOUNT

OPTION AVAILABLE

45571 (1 7/8" BALL)

45572 (2" BALL)

DESIGNED FOR
USE WITH BALL

MOUNT #45521

1

CORRECTED TONGUE WEIGHT TO 350 LBS

1/8/2016

NDH

REVISION HISTORY

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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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