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8/12/08 

Please read BOTH these Installation Instructions and the General 

Instructions before attempting to install or operate 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 necessary and knowledge
      to do “fi t work”. When necessary Blue Ox

®

 

      Dealers can be found at 

www.blueox.us 

or by 

      contacting our 24/7 Customer Care 
      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 hardware supplied in the hardware kit 
      and existing hardware specifi ed in the 
      Baseplate Installation Instructions. 

Confi rm the towability and pre-towing 

procedures for your vehicle with 

the owner’s manual or contact the 
vehicle’s manufacturer for specifi c 

towing procedures. You can also 

contact REMCO for additional 

information at 1(800)228-2481.

Attachment Tab Height: 

14.5”

Attachment Tab Width: 

22”

2005 Kia Spectra

Installation Instructions

BX2711

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

Bolt Torque Specifi cations 

Torque in Foot-Pounds per Inch Bolts

 

Bolt Torque Specifi cations 

Torque in Foot-Pounds per 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

Serial Number

!

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

Summary of Contents for BX2711

Page 1: ...re kit and existing hardware specified in the Baseplate Installation Instructions Confirm the towability and pre towing procedures for your vehicle with the owner s manual or contact the vehicle s manufacturer for specific towing procedures You can also contact REMCO for additional information at 1 800 228 2481 Attachment Tab Height 14 5 Attachment Tab Width 22 2005 Kia Spectra Installation Instru...

Page 2: ...y Cable 36 CL III Not Shown 2 229 0359 Quicklink 3 8 ZP Not Shown 2 290 0437 Cap Plug Not Shown Important Use only genuine factory replacement parts on your baseplate Do NOT substitute homemade or non typical parts If a bolt is lost or in need of replacement for your safety and the preservation of your baseplate be sure to use a replacement bolt of the same grade In most cases it will be Grade 5 p...

Page 3: ...e baseplate slightly to compensate for auto manufacturer s tolerances These minor adjustments may include filing a hole slightly bending electrical rods and or bending end plates The Bx8869 Bulb and Socket Wiring Kit is recommended for this vehicle 2 From the plastic cover on the top edge of the fascia remove five Phillips pushpins from the passenger s side Remove the black plastic Set pushpins an...

Page 4: ...t pushpins aside to reinstall later Ô Ô 6 Remove the pushpin near the tie down bracket at the front of the wheel well Do this to both sides of the vehicle Set pushpins aside to reinstall later Ô Ô 7 Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the metric bolt just forward of the front tire on the wheel well Do this to both sides of the vehicle Set pushpins aside to reinstall later Pull fascia forward to re...

Page 5: ...e side of the frame bend the tab down flush with the frame side using the hammer Do this to both sides of the vehicle Mark an area to be trimmed on the bumper bracket on the frame end Begin marking on the side of the bracket level with the bottom of the dimple found on the side of the frame see the arrow in Photo 9 B On the front of the side bumper bracket make a mark approximately 1 1 2 in toward...

Page 6: ...ame Do this to both sides of the vehicle Remove the metric bolts securing the metal bumper Pull bumper forward to remove With the metal bumper on a stable surface use the reciprocating saw to cut the marked area around the bolt hole Doing this prepares the area for baseplate installation 13 13 13 Guide baseplate so that its curved area as indicated by the white arrow in the photo above hugs the ri...

Page 7: ...ight assembly in order to guide the bumper under the headlight assembly BE SURE TO USE LOCTITE RED ON ALL BOLTS BEFORE TIGHTENING TIGHTEN ALL BOLTS ACCORDING TO THE TORQUE CHART ON PAGE 1 OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS OR ON PAGE 3 OF THE BASEPLATE TOWING GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Page 7 of 8 292 2769 8 12 08 Be sure that ALL electrical connections are plugged in properly and functioning BEFORE Installing the f...

Page 8: ...performed to your Blue Ox products Blue Ox also offers educational seminars at rallies and through our Parks and Resort teams In addition Blue Ox customers visiting our factory may take advantage of the well equipped Blue Ox RV park at no charge to you our valued and appreciated customer 2006 Blue Ox One Mill Road Industrial Park Pender Nebraska 68047 Phone 402 385 3051 Toll Free 888 425 5382 Fax ...

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