Curt Manufacturing 13118 - User Manual

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05/13/2020
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Product Registration and Warranty
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Weight Carrying Capacity
Gross trailer weight (GTW) 6,000 lbs.
Tongue weight (TW) 900 lbs.
Weight Distribution Capacity
Weight distribution (WD) 10,000 lbs.
WD tongue weight (WDTW) 1,000 lbs.
INSTALLATION MANUAL
13118
Tools Required
Ratchet Torque wrench
Socket, 10mm Socket, 15/16"
Socket, 13mm Masking tape
* For a tools reference guide visit
curtmfg.com/trailer-hitch-installation
WARNING
Never exceed the vehicle manufacturer's recommended towing capacity.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety glasses should be worn at all times while installing this product.
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 the use of fishwire to install hardware.
You will be required to lower the spare tire. If present, you may
have to temporarily remove the ground cable. 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.
Parts List
Item Qty Description
1 2 U-shaped spacer,
3/16" x 1" x 2"
2 6 Square-hole spacer,
3/8" x 1-1/4" x 2-1/2"
3 4 Carriage bolt,
5/8"-11 x 1-3/4", grade 8
4 4 Serrated-flange nut,
5/8"-11, grade 8
5 4 Fishwire, 5/8"
6 1 Flange bolt ,
M8 -1.25 x 25mm, CL10.9
Product Photo
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.

Summary

Product Specifications and Overview

Level of Difficulty

Information on installation difficulty levels based on time, effort, and installer expertise.

Weight Carrying Capacity

Specifies maximum Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) and Tongue Weight (TW) for the hitch.

Weight Distribution Capacity

Details the maximum Weight Distribution (WD) and WD Tongue Weight (WDTW) capacity.

Installation Preparation

Parts List

Lists all hardware components required for the trailer hitch installation.

Tools Required

Lists necessary tools for performing the hitch installation procedure.

Important Notices and Safety

Warning and Notice

Critical warnings about exceeding capacity and important instructions before starting.

Safety Instructions

Mandatory safety precautions, including wearing safety glasses during installation.

Product Registration and Warranty

Information on registering the product and accessing warranty details and support.

Assembly and Installation Steps

Assembly Diagram

Illustrates the trailer hitch components and their placement on the vehicle frame.

Fishwire Technique

Detailed explanation of using the fishwire tool to route hardware through the frame.

Step 1: Initial Preparations

Instructions to remove ground cable and lower the spare tire before installation.

Step 2: Spacer Placement

Guides on taping U-shaped spacers and threading fishwires through square-hole spacers.

Step 3: Hardware Routing

Details on using fishwire to pass carriage bolts and spacers through frame access holes.

Step 4: Hitch Positioning and Fastening

Instructions to raise the hitch, install nuts loosely, and reattach the ground cable.

Step 5: Final Tightening and Checks

Procedure for torquing fasteners to specifications and reinstalling the spare tire.

Final Installed Image

Visual representation of the correctly installed trailer hitch on the vehicle.

Curt Manufacturing 13118 Specifications

General

Brand	Curt Manufacturing
Model	13118
Category	Automobile Accessories
Language	English