Curt Custom Fit Class I Receiver Hitch - Fits 2010-2014 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon, Model# 11013
11013 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Safety glasses should be worn at all times while installing this product. YEARS: 2010 MAKE: CADILLAC MODEL: CTS STYLE: SPORT WAGON WARNING: NEVER EXCEED YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY WEIGHT CARRYING: TRAILER WEIGHT: 2,000 LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT: 200 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. INSTALLATION TIME: 30 MIN. THE INSTALL TIME LISTED IS FOR PROFESSIONAL INSTALLERS. IF YOU ARE HESITANT TO UNDERTAKE THIS TASK ON YOUR OWN, CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED CURT INSTALLER FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE. INSTALLATION REQUIRES: 13 mm 7/16 in INSTALLATION TIPS: 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 LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE VEHICLE PHOTO: RATCHET PRY BAR SOCKET DIE GRINDER SPRAY LUBRICANT TORQUE WRENCH EASY MODERATE HARD MUST REMOVE (6) REARMOST EXHAUST HANGERS ENLARGE DRIVER SIDE ACCESS HOLE REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO HITCH ILLUSTRATION: SAFETY GLASSES MASKING TAPE FISHWIRE HARDWARE MAKE SURE YOUR HITCH MATCHES PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS RECEIVER HITCH TO ENSURE ALL FASTENERS ARE TIGHT AND ALL STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS ARE SOUND CURT Manufacturing Inc. 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 Inc. 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 Inc.'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 12/29/2009 INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH: Parts List ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 4 7/16-14 x 1 1/4 CARRIAGE BOLT 2 4 CM-SP2 SQUARE HOLE SPACER 3 4 7/16-14 LARGE HEX FLANGE NUT 4 2 7_16 FISHWIRE 7/16" FISHWIRE 2 4 1 3 1. Remove (3) plastic plugs that attach rear fascia to underbody. 2. Lower exhaust by removing (6) rubber isolators. For more information log onto www.curtmfg.com, & for helpful towing tips log onto www.hitchinfo.com INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH: 3. Lower exhaust below fascia. 5. Remove nut from the post which is located on the inside of the frame rail, above the exhuast hanger, on the rearmost part of frame. Remove this nut from both sides. 4. Enlarge access hole on driver side frame rail to allow included hardware to pass through. 6. Raise hitch into position and attach to exsiting posts using the nuts that were removed in step 5. DIE GRINDER For more information log onto www.curtmfg.com, & for helpful towing tips log onto www.hitchinfo.com INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH: 7. Fishwire hardware through access holes and fasten hitch to frame. 9. Raise exhaust back into position. 8. Torque all 7/16 in. hardware to 50 ft-lbs. TORQUE WRENCH For more information log onto www.curtmfg.com, & for helpful towing tips log onto www.hitchinfo.com 11013 CADILLAC CTS SPORT WAGON 1/12/2010 GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH: 2,000 LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & 200 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 Parts List ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 4 7/16-14 x 1 1/4 CARRIAGE BOLT 1 2 4 CM-SP2 .250 x .88 x 2.25" SQUARE HOLE SPACER 3 4 7/16-14 LARGE HEX FLANGE NUT 2 4 2 7_16 FISHWIRE 7/16" FISHWIRE PASSENGER SIDE FRAME RAIL ENLARGE THIS ACCESS HOLE DRIVER SIDE FRAME RAIL 4 3 TOOLS REQUIRED PRY BAR DIE GRINDER SOCKET WRENCH 13mm, 7/16 in SOCKET TORQUE WRENCH HITCH WEIGHT: 32.5 LBS. INSTALL TIME PROFESSIONAL: 30 MINUTES NOVICE (DIY): 60 MINUTES INSTALL NOTES: -FISHWIRE HARDWARE -ENLARGE ACCESS HOLE DESIGNED FOR USE WITH BALL MOUNT # D-20 / 45520 INSTALLATION STEPS 1. Remove (3) plastic plugs that attach rear fascia to underbody. 2. Lower exhaust by removing (6) rubber isolators. (See RUBBER ISOLATOR REMOVAL DIAGRAM above) 3. Lower exhaust below fascia. 4. Enlarge access hole on driver side frame rail to allow included hardware to pass through. 5. Remove nut from post which is located on the inside of the frame rail, above the exhuast hanger, on the rearmost part of frame. Remove this nut from both sides. 6. Raise hitch into position and attach to exsiting posts using the nuts that were removed in step 4. 7. Fishwire hardware through access holes and fasten hitch to frame. (See FISHWIRE TECHNIQUE above) 8. Torque all 7/16 in. hardware to 50 ft-lbs. 9. Raise exhaust back into position. PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS RECEIVER HITCH TO ENSURE THAT ALL FASTENERS ARE TIGHT AND THAT ALL STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS ARE SOUND. Curt Manufacturing Inc., 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 Inc., 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 Inc.'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.Acrobat Distiller 9.0.0 (Windows)