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2009-13 Toyota Corolla 

Installation Instructions

BX3781

405-0009 Rev. C 

Page 1 of 7 

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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 and knowledge to do “fit 

 

      work.” When necessary, Blue Ox

®

 Dealers can  

      be found at 

www.blueox.com 

or by contacting 

      our Customer Care Department at
      (800)228-9289.

2.   Many Blue Ox

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 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  

      or existing hardware specified in the 

 

      Baseplate Towing Installation Instructions. 

Serial Number

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.

Please read BOTH these Installation Instructions and the General Towing Instructions 

before attempting to install or operate this equipment.

!

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

Attachment Tab Height: 

15”

Attachment Tab Width: 

18 1/4”

Bolt Torque Specifications 

Torque in Foot-Pounds per Inch Bolts

 

Bolt Torque Specifications 

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

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

Summary of Contents for BX3781

Page 1: ...owing Installation Instructions Serial Number 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 Please read BOTH these Installation Instructions and the General Towing Instructions before attempting to install or operate this equipment Failure to read and follow these instructions could res...

Page 2: ... Driver 9 16 Socket Phillips Screw Driver 1 1 4 Hole Saw Utility Knife 13 32 Drill Bit Loctite Red Parts List Ref No Qty Part Description 1 6 61 5208 3 8 16 Nut Plate with 14 Wire 2 1 61 6550 BX3781 Baseplate 3 2 62 3469 Attachment Tab 4 2 101 5822 4 Way Connector Adapter 5 1 102 7204 Breakaway Bracket 6 2 201 0050 1 4 20 x 3 4 Hex Head Bolt Grade 5 ZP 7 2 201 0192 10 32 x 1 2 Round Slotted Head S...

Page 3: ...f the baseplate Drilling is required Trimming of the fascia is required The dimensional variations between otherwise identical vehicles can be considerable While the baseplate was designed for easy installation it may be necessary to tailor the baseplate slightly to compensate for auto manufacturer s tolerances These minor adjustments may include filing a hole slightly bending electrical rods and ...

Page 4: ... On the driver s side only using a flat screw driver release the tabs from the top of the bumper and tie the wire loom up in the open area during baseplate installation 6 4 4 Just forward of the front tire underneath using a 10MM socket remove the two metric bolts white arrows Using a flat screw driver remove the push pin gray arrow Do this on both sides and set aside for later reinstallation 3 3 ...

Page 5: ... each side and clamp 11 10 Move the bracket out of the way by sliding it up Measure 7 up Reroute the wire up and reattach the bracket so that the bottom of it is 7 up 9 9 On the driver s side pull the wiring out of the existing hole Drill a hole in the frame rail under but connected with the existing hole using the 1 1 4 hole saw on both sides This hole will allow the installer to insert the nut p...

Page 6: ... 8 lock washers attached to 3 8 16 nut plates with inserted into the frame rail on both sides to hold the baseplate in place 13 Using the baseplate as a template drill both holes in the under side of the frame rail with a 13 32 drill bit Do this on both sides 13 14 14 Insert 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 hex bolts and 3 8 lock washers with 3 8 16 nut plates with inserted into the frame rail Use loctite on all th...

Page 7: ...ak with our customer care team Additionally please visit our website to see which rallies our Destination America team will be attending For a nominal fee our service technician will service your towing system to ensure it s in proper working condition Also as a commitment to our customers should you visit our factory you can stay at our full service Blue Ox campground at no charge along with enjo...

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