Owners manual

BX2257
2011-13 Honda Accord Crosstour EX-L
Installation Instructions
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Please read BOTH these Installation Instructions and the General Instructions
before attempting to install or operate this equipment.
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 necessary and knowledge
to do “t work”. When necessary Blue Ox
®
Dealers can be found at www.blueox.com or
by contacting our Customer Care Department at
[phone].
2. Many Blue Ox
®
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 and existing hardware
specied in the Baseplate Installation Instructions.
Conrm the towability and pre-towing
procedures for your vehicle with the owner’s
manual or contact the vehicle’s manufacturer
for specic towing procedures.
Attachment Tab Height: 14”
Attachment Tab Width: 22”
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
Bolt Torque Specications
Torque in Foot-Pounds for Inch Bolts
Bolt Torque Specications
Torque in Foot-Pounds for 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
Serial Number
!
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
If the front of your vehicle looks different than
this, call us at [phone].