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Parts List

DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBERQTYITEM

HANDLE NUT

1/2-1321

CARRIAGE BOLT7/16-14 x 1 1/2

HELICAL LOCK WASHER7/16 LOCK WASHER23

HEX NUT

7/16-14

HEX BOLT1/2-13 x 1 3/4

LOCK WASHER1/2"26

7/16 " FISHWIRE TOOLCM-438-FW1

.188 x 1.00 x 3.00" SQUARE HOLE SPACERCM-SP4028

GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH: LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT.

***DO NOT EXCEED VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY.***

WARNING: ALL NON-TRAILER LOADS APPLIED TO THIS PRODUCT MUST BE SUPPORTED BY AUXILIARY STABILIZING STRAPS.

** FAILURE TO PROPERLY SUPPORT NON-TRAILER LOADS WILL VOID PRODUCT WARRANTY**

HAVING INSTALLATION QUESTIONS? CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1-800-798-0813

HITCH WEIGHT:

LBS.

INSTALL TIME

PROFESSIONAL: MINUTES

NOVICE (DIY): MINUTES

INSTALL NOTES:

INSTALLATION STEPS

PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS RECEIVER HITCH TO ENSURE THAT ALL FASTENERS

ARE TIGHT AND THAT ALL STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS ARE SOUND.

Curt Manufacturing Inc., warrants this product to be free of defects in material and/or workmanship at the time of retail purchase by the original purchaser. If the product is found to be defective,

Curt Manufacturing Inc., may repair or replace the product, at their option, when the product is returned, prepaid, with proof of purchase. Alteration to, misuse of, or improper installation of

this product voids the warranty. Curt Manufacturing Inc.'s liability is limited to repair or replacement of products found to be defective, and specifically excludes liability for incidental or

consequential loss or damage.

2,000 200

02-03 MAZDA PROTEGE 5

10/19/2012

11249

24714 / 247411

1. This hitch mounts to the bottom of the left and right frame rails at existing holes, and to the bottom of the

bumper beam (bumper reinforcement under the fascia) at existing holes.

2. Fishwire 7/16" carriage bolts with the backing plates into each hole in th bottom surface of the bumper

beam; accessing through the open ends of the bumper beam. Holes are approximately 29" apart.

3. Lift the hitch into position under the bumper beam being careful not to push out the bolts. Loosely fasten

using lock washers and nuts.

4. Place the handle nuts inside the existing oblong holes and secure the hitch to the frame rails using the

balance of the fasteners as shown.

5. Torque all 7/16" fasteners to 70 lb-ft, and all 1/2" fasteners to 110 lb-ft.

BUMPER BEAM

DRIVER SIDE FRAME RAIL

PASSENGER SIDE FRAME RAIL

NO DRILLING REQUIRED

DESIGNED FOR USE WITH

BALLMOUNT #55001 / 45501