Owners manual

BX3616
2009-12 Subaru Forester
Installation Instructions
405-0010 Rev. E Page 2 of 8 3/13/12
Important:
Use only genuine factory replacement parts on your baseplate. Do NOT substitute homemade or non-typical parts. If a bolt is lost or
in need of replacement, for your safety and the preservation of your baseplate, be sure to use a replacement bolt of the same grade
(In most cases it will be Grade 5, please reference the parts list above). Replacement parts may be ordered through your nearest Blue
Ox® Dealer or Distributor. Failing to follow and/or altering these installation instructions in either installation or required equipment will
void the manufacturer’s warranty.
Parts List
Ref. No. Qty. Part # Description
1 1 61-6551 WELDMENT, BASEPLATE, BX3616
2 2 107-1753 SPACER TUBE, 3/4 X .406(ID) INCH
3 4 201-0368 3/8-16 X 1 1/4 HEX HEAD BOLT,GRD. 5
4 2 201-0444 3/8-16 X 2 HEX BOLT GRADE 5 ZP.
5 2 201-0011 1/2-13 X 1 1/4 HEX BOLT GRD.5, ZP
6 6 203-0003 3/8 FLAT WASHER, ZP
7 6 203-0010 3/8 LOCK WASHER, ZP
8 6 202-0090 3/8-16 HEX NYL. INS. LOCK NUT, ZP
9 2 203-0005 1/2 FLAT WASHER, ZP
10 2 203-0012 1/2 LOCK WASHER, ZP
11 2 202-0094 1/2-13 HEX NYL. INS. LOCK NUT, ZP
12 2 201-0553 1/4-20 X 1/2 HX.WSHD.TYPE F TCS, ZP
13 2 201-0192 10-32 X 1/2 SLOT, RD. HD. SCREW
14 2 203-0054 #10 LOCK WASHER
15 2 202-0047 #10-32 HEX NUT
16 2 101-5822 ADAPTER, 4 WAY CONNECTOR
17 2 62-3468 ATT TAB ASSY, REM, SF/SB, 1 HOLE
18 1 102-7159 BREAKAWAY BRKT, BX3613
19 1 201-0050 1/4-20 X 3/4 HEX BOLT GRD.5, ZP
20 1 202-0102 1/4-20 HEX NYL NUT, ZP
21 2 201-0654 #10-16 X 1 SELF DRILLING SCREW
2 226-0046 BASEPLATE SAFETY CABLE, 36” CL III (Not Shown)
2 229-0359 QUICKLINK, 3/8, ZP (Not Shown)
2 290-0437 RECEIVER, CAP PLUG (BLK) (Not Shown)
Tools Required
10MM Socket 13/32” Drill Bit
14MM Socket 17/32” Drill Bit
9/16” Socket Flat Screwdriver
3/4” Socket Utility Knife
3/8” Nut Driver Tape Measure
Reciprocating Saw Flat Chisel
Drill Loctite
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