curt 11354 User Manual

PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS RECEIVER HITCH TO ENSURE ALL FASTENERS ARE TIGHT AND ALL STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS ARE SOUND
CURT Manufacturing LLC. 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 LLC. 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 LLC.'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
MAKE: STYLE:
MIN.
15/30
WARNING: NEVER EXCEED YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY
WEIGHT CARRYING:
INSTALLATION TIPS: INSTALLATION TIME:
INSTALLATION REQUIRES:
VEHICLE PHOTO:
HITCH ILLUSTRATION:
REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO
MAKE SURE YOUR HITCH MATCHES
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY:
EASY
EASY MODERATE CHALLENGING
THE INSTALL TIME LISTED IS FOR NOVICE /
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLERS. IF YOU ARE HESITANT
TO UNDERTAKE THIS TASK ON YOUR OWN, CONTACT
AN AUTHORIZED CURT INSTALLER FOR ADDITIONAL
ASSISTANCE.
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
Safety glasses should be
worn at all times while
installing this product
.
YEARS:
2012-CURRENT VOLKSWAGEN MODEL:
BEETLE CONVERTABLE (ALL), BEETLE HATCHBACK (GAS TURBO ONLY)
ALL
1,500
150
TRAILER WEIGHT:
TONGUE WEIGHT:
11354 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
LBS.
LBS.
4/10/2013
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.
SAFETY
GLASSES
SOCKET
18mm
3/4"
SOCKET
EXTENSION
10"
TORQUE
WRENCH
RATCHET
PART REMOVAL
REVERSE FISHWIRE
HARDWARE
CLEAN EXISTING
WELDNUTS
REMOVE EXISTING BOLT
NO DRILLING REQUIRED

curt 11354 Specifications

General

Brand	curt
Model	11354
Category	Automobile Accessories
Language	English

Summary

Installation Overview

Installation Time and Difficulty

Details the estimated installation time and categorizes the difficulty level of the task.

Installation Requirements and Tips

Lists the tools needed for installation and provides helpful tips for a successful process.

Vehicle and Towing Information

Provides vehicle compatibility, towing capacity warnings, and representative photos.

Installation Walkthrough

Parts List and Preparation

Details the components required for installation and illustrates the initial steps.

Step 1: Remove Existing Bolt

Instruction to remove the existing bolt from the driver and passenger side of the vehicle.

Step 2: Reverse Fishwire Hardware

Guidance on using the fishwire technique to install carriage bolts and spacers into frame rails.

Hitch Installation and Final Steps

Step 3: Position and Secure Hitch

Instructions for raising the hitch into position and securing it with nuts and bolts.

Step 4: Torque Hardware

Specifies the torque values for the 1/2"-13 and M12-1.50 hardware.

Step 5: Installation Complete

Confirms the completion of the hitch installation process.

Detailed Installation Steps and Information

Vehicle Compatibility and Warnings

Specifies compatible vehicle models and reiterates critical towing capacity warnings.

Tools and Techniques

Lists required tools, explains the reverse fishwire technique, and weldnut cleaning.

Step-by-Step Installation Guide

Provides a numbered sequence of actions for installing the hitch, including torque specifications.