Owners manual

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 “fi t work”. When necessary Blue Ox
®
Dealers can be found at www.blueox.us 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 specifi ed in the
Baseplate Installation Instructions.
Confi rm the
and pre-towing procedures for your
vehicle with the owner’s manual or
contact the vehicle’s manufacturer for
specifi c towing procedures. You can
also contact REMCO for additional
information at 1(800)228-2481.
Attachment Tab Height: 12”
Attachment Tab Width: 22”
2007-09 VW Rabbit 2.5 w/out foglights
Installation Instructions
BX3826
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 Specifi cations
Torque in Foot-Pounds per Inch Bolts
Bolt Torque Specifi cations
Torque in Foot-Pounds per 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
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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
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