Owners manual

Attachment Tabs:

Motorhome mount tow bars are recommended for

use with this baseplate. Due to the design of the

removable tabs, the RangeFinder II, 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.

Instructions:

The fascia and plastic cover are removed

and reinstalled for the baseplate installation.

Drilling is required.

Trimming of the frame rail is required.

The dimensional variations between otherwise

identical vehicles can be considerable.

While the baseplate was designed for easy

installation, it may be necessary to tailor the

baseplate slightly to compensate for auto

manufacturer’s tolerances. These minor

adjustments may include ﬁ ling a hole slightly,

bending electrical rods, and/ or bending end

plates.

The Bx8869 Bulb and Socket Wiring Kit is

recommended for this vehicle.

2. From the plastic cover on the top edge of the

fascia, remove ﬁ ve Phillips pushpins from the

passenger’s side. Remove the black plastic. Set

pushpins and plastic aside to reinstall later.

3. Directly below the plastic cover just removed, use

a 10MM socket to remove two metric bolts from the

top of the metal bumper bracket. Set bolts aside to

reinstall later.

2005 Kia Spectra

Installation Instructions

BX2711

1. From the plastic cover on the top edge of the

fascia, remove six Phillips pushpins from the

driver’s side. Set pushpins aside to reinstall later.

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