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BX2617

2009-12 Lincoln MKS

2010-12 Lincoln MKT

Installation Instructions

405-0100 Rev. I Page 1 of 11 3/12/12

Please read BOTH these Installation Instructions and the General Instructions prior to

installing or operating 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 and knowledge

necessary to do “t work”. When necessary

Blue Ox

Dealers can be found at www.

blueox.com or by contacting our Customer

Care Department at (402) 385-3051.

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 where specied in the

installation instructions.

Reference your vehicle owner’s

manual for manufacturer’s towing

specications.

Attachment Tab Height: 13”

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

If the front of your vehicle looks different

than this, please call us at (402)385-3051.

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.

Summary of content (11 pages)

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Serial Number BX2617 2009-12 Lincoln MKS 2010-12 Lincoln MKT Installation Instructions Attachment Tab Height: 13” Attachment Tab Width: 22" Please read BOTH these Installation Instructions and the General Instructions prior to installing or operating 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 and knowledge necessary to do “fit work”.
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BX2617 2009-12 Lincoln MKS 2010-12 Lincoln MKT Installation Instructions Tools Required 5.5MM Socket 9/16” Socket Phillips Screwdriver Torque Wrench Drill 8MM Socket 9/16” Wrench Flat Screwdriver Tape Measure Loctite® Red 10MM Socket Large Vise Grip Utility Knife 13/32” Drill Bit Item No. Part No. Description Qty. 1................... 61-5208....................................3/8”-16 Nut Plate Weldment with 14” Wire.....................8 2................... 61-6721.......................
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BX2617 2009-12 Lincoln MKS 2010-12 Lincoln MKT Installation Instructions BX2617 13 5 6 BREAKAWAY SWITCH 1 2 11 14 3 15 12 16 10 13 9 4 7 4 PIN CONNECTOR 6 PIN CONNECTOR 15 8 IMPORTANT Use only genuine factory replacement parts on your baseplate. Do NOT substitute homemade or non-typical parts.
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BX2617 2009-12 Lincoln MKS 2010-12 Lincoln MKT Installation Instructions Removable Tabs: Motorhome mount tow bars are recommended for use with this baseplate. Due to the design of the removable tabs, the RangeFinderII, Adventurer, and Ambassador tow bars can not be used. The Acclaim tow bar may be used, but will not fold and store on the front of the vehicle. Adapters, except the BX8833 and BX88151, can not be used with this baseplate.
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     BX2617 2009-12 Lincoln MKS 2010-12 Lincoln MKT Installation Instructions MKS MKT 1. MKS models: Using a 10MM socket, remove the two (2) bolts (white arrows) from the top of the fascia on both sides of the vehicle. Use a flat screwdriver to remove the push pin in the center (grey arrow). Set bolts and push pins aside to be reinstalled later. MKT models: Using a 10MM socket, remove the bolt (white arrow) from the top of the fascia on both sides of the vehicle.
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   3A   BX2617 2009-12 Lincoln MKS 2010-12 Lincoln MKT Installation Instructions 3B 3C 3. MKS models: On the underside use an 8MM socket to remove the bolts (white arrows). There is one (1) bolt on the outermost edges of the fascia, figure 3C, one (1) directly in the center, figure 3A, and also one (1) between the push pins, figure 3B. Set fascia, bolts and screws aside carefully to be reinstalled later.
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 BX2617 2009-12 Lincoln MKS 2010-12 Lincoln MKT Installation Instructions    5 4 5 4. On the driver’s side, using an 8MM socket, remove the bolt holding the horn. Set the horn and bolt down by the side to be reinstalled later. 5. MKS models: On the passenger side, using an 8MM socket remove the bolt from the top right side (gray arrow). Using an 11MM socket, remove the two bolts on the left side (white arrows). Unhook hoses and wires.
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BX2617 2009-12 Lincoln MKS 2010-12 Lincoln MKT Installation Instructions    7 8 7. Remove the collision control module. Unsnap the module from the front side of the bracket by pulling the module forward. Unplug and set aside.    8. MKS models: On the back side of the fascia by the fog light, using a utility knife cut off the tab, 1” back and 2 1/4” wide. Do this on both sides. 9 10 9.
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        BX2617 2009-12 Lincoln MKS 2010-12 Lincoln MKT Installation Instructions 12 11 11. MKS models: Underneath the vehicle, using a flat screwdriver, remove seven push pins. Set the plastic cover and push pins aside to be reinstalled later.     13   12. Slide the base plate straight up from the bottom and clamp in front. Be sure the base plate is level with the frame, and up as far as possible. All the holes need to be drilled with a 13/32” drill bit. 14 13.
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   BX2617 2009-12 Lincoln MKS 2010-12 Lincoln MKT Installation Instructions 15 16 15. On the passenger side before reinstalling the washer reservoir, using a utility knife cut off the top right installation tab about 1 1/2’”x 1 1/2“. Be careful not to cut into reservoir. Reinstall the water tank and connect the hoses and plug in electrical connections. 16. Using the two existing studs on the left, reinstall the washer reservoir.
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BX2617 2009-12 Lincoln MKS 2010-12 Lincoln MKT Installation Instructions CUSTOMER SERVICE COMMITMENT MKS - Shown without removable tabs installed Blue Ox is committed to providing you with exceptional customer care throughout your lifetime with our products. Our team is here to assist you with any questions you may have regarding the performance of your product. Simply call (402) 385-3051 and you can speak with our customer care team.