CURT INSTALLATION MANUAL
Model: 13068
Level of Difficulty
Easy
Installation difficulty levels are based on time and effort involved and may vary depending on the installer level of expertise, condition of the vehicle and proper tools and equipment.
Product Photo
A CURT trailer hitch receiver is shown.
Weight Carrying Capacity
- Gross trailer weight (GTW): 3,500 lbs.
- Tongue weight (TW): 350 lbs.
Weight Distribution Capacity
- Weight distribution (WD): 5,000 lbs.
- WD tongue weight (WDTW): 500 lbs.
Parts List
| Item | Qty | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Hex bolt, M12-1.25 x 35mm, CL10.9 |
| 2 | 4 | Conical-toothed washer, 1/2" |
| 3 | 1 | Serrated-flange nut, 7/16"-14 |
| 4 | 1 | Square-hole spacer, 1/4" x 7/8" x 2-1/4" |
| 5 | 1 | Carriage bolt, 7/16"-14 x 1-1/2", grade 8 |
| 6 | 1 | Fishwire, 7/16" |
Tools Required
| Ratchet | Torque wrench |
| Socket extension, 9" | Screwdriver |
| Socket, 10mm | Socket, 11/16" |
| Socket, 19mm | -- |
For a tools reference guide visit curtmfg.com/trailer-hitch-installation
NOTICE
Visit www.curtmfg.com for a full-color copy of this instruction manual, as well as helpful videos, guides and much more!
Before you begin installation, read all instructions thoroughly.
Proper tools will improve the quality of installation and reduce the time required.
This installation requires drilling and the use of fishwire to install hardware. No drilling is required.
Periodic inspection of the trailer hitch should be performed to ensure all mounting hardware remains tight and structural components are secure.
To help prevent damage to the product or vehicle, refer to the specified torque specifications when securing hardware during the installation process.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety glasses should be worn at all times while installing this product.
Product Registration and Warranty
CURT stands behind its products with industry-leading warranties. To get copies of the product warranties, register your purchase or provide feedback, visit: warranty.curtgroup.com/surveys
ASSEMBLY
Diagram showing the trailer hitch components and their placement on the vehicle frame rails. Includes labels for "Existing weldnuts," "Existing access hole," "Driver-side frame rail," "Passenger-side frame rail," "FRONT," and "REAR." To remove debris from weldnuts in frame, spray lubricant or compressed air into the hole. For heavy debris, use a wire brush. Take care not to damage threads. Insert coiled end of fishwire tool through hitch mounting hole in vehicle frame rail and out the access hole. Pass coiled end of fishwire through spacer and thread bolt into coil. Kink wire to keep spacer separate from bolt as shown. Pull fishwire, spacer and bolt through frame and out mounting hole. Use fishwire to guide hitch during mounting and prevent loss of bolt or spacer inside frame rail. Diagram illustrating the fishwire technique for installing hardware through the frame rail.WELDNUT CLEANING
FISHWIRE TECHNIQUE
Installation Steps
Step 1
If present, remove fasteners and the plastic fascia covering from the driver-side frame rail. Return fasteners and plastic shield to the vehicle owner. Note: You may trim the fascia and re-attach after hitch installation.
Images showing the removal of fasteners and fascia from the vehicle frame.
Step 2
Locate two weldnuts near the end of each frame rail. Clean the weldnuts of debris and rust to ease hitch installation. See diagram.
Images showing the location of weldnuts on the frame rails and a close-up of the weldnuts with a cleaning diagram.
Step 3
Raise the trailer hitch into position by sliding the passenger side-plate over the exhaust first. Secure the hitch into position using M12-1.25 x 35mm bolts (#1) and 1/2" conical-toothed washers (#2).
Images showing the hitch being positioned and secured with bolts and washers.
Step 4
On the driver-side frame rail, fishwire (#6) a 7/16-14 x 1-1/2" carriage bolt (5) and square-hole spacer (#4) through the access hole and into the existing hole in the bottom of the frame rail. Secure with 7/16" serrated-flange nut (#3). See fishwire technique diagram.
Images showing the fishwire technique being used to install the carriage bolt and spacer on the driver-side frame rail.
Step 5
Torque all M12 hardware to 86 ft-lbs. Torque all 7/16" hardware to 70 ft-lbs.
Images showing the final installed hitch on a Honda Odyssey.
Final Installed Image
A CURT trailer hitch is installed on the rear of a Honda Odyssey.
TOWING BASICS & SAFETY INFORMATION
For information on safely towing your trailer, visit curtmfg.com/understanding-towing.
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