Installation Guide

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PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS RECEIVER HITCH TO ENSURE ALL FASTENERS ARE TIGHT AND ALL STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS ARE SOUND

CURT Manufacturing LLC. 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 LLC. 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 LLC.'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.

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MAKE: STYLE:

WARNING: NEVER EXCEED YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY

WEIGHT CARRYING:

INSTALLATION TIPS:

INSTALLATION REQUIRES:

VEHICLE PHOTO:

HITCH ILLUSTRATION:

REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO

MAKE SURE YOUR HITCH MATCHES

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY:

MODERATE

EASY MODERATE CHALLENGING

1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION, READ ALL

INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY.

2. TO EASE INSTALLATION, 2 PEOPLE MAY BE

REQUIRED.

3. USING PROPER TOOLS WILL GREATLY IMPROVE

THE QUALITY OF THE INSTALL AND REDUCE THE

TIME REQUIRED.

4. NEED HELP OR HAVE SOME QUESTIONS?

CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 800.798.0813

Safety glasses should be

worn at all times while

installing this product

YEARS: 2013-PRESENT LEXUS MODEL:

ES 350 / ES 300h

SEDAN

2,000

200

TRAILER WEIGHT:

TONGUE WEIGHT:

11362 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

LBS.

1/4/2016

WARNING:

WE RECOMMEND THE USE OF 18050 STABILIZING STRAPS FOR ALL NON-TRAILER

(WHEEL-LESS) LOADS. PLEASE SEE THE CURT CATALOG OR VISIT US ONLINE AT

WWW.CURTMFG.COM FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

120 MIN.

MIN.

PRO INSTALL TIME:

NOVICE INSTALL TIME:

IF YOU ARE HESITANT TO UNDERTAKE

THIS TASK ON YOUR OWN, CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED

CURT INSTALLER FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE.

PART REMOVAL

SOCKET

10mm

12mm

14mm SHORT

14mm LONG

17mm

11/16"

SOCKET

EXTENSION

RATCHET

TORQUE

WRENCH

AVIATION

SHEARS

MASKING

TAPE

MEASURE

SCREW

DRIVER

SAFETY

GLASSES

- REMOVE 2 BRACKETS

- REMOVE UNDERBODY PANEL

- REMOVE HEAT SHIELD(S)

TRIM UNDERBODY PANEL

DUAL EXHAUST - 7 ISOLATORS

SINGLE EXHAUST - 5 ISOLATORS

CLEAN WELDNUTS IF NEEDED

DIE GRINDER

ENLARGE HOLES TO REVERSE

FISHWIRE (2) FASTENERS

PRY BAR

Summary of content (7 pages)

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1362 YEARS: 2013-PRESENT Safety glasses should be worn at all times while installing this product . INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MODEL: ES 350 / ES 300h MAKE: LEXUS STYLE: SEDAN WARNING: NEVER EXCEED YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY WEIGHT CARRYING: PRO INSTALL TIME: NOVICE INSTALL TIME: TRAILER WEIGHT: TONGUE WEIGHT: 60 MIN. 120 MIN. IF YOU ARE HESITANT TO UNDERTAKE THIS TASK ON YOUR OWN, CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED CURT INSTALLER FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE.
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INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH: Parts List ITEM QTY PART NUMBER 1 2 7_16 - 14 x 1 1_4 CARRIAGE CARRIAGE BOLT DESCRIPTION 2 2 CM-SP2 .250 x .88 x 2.25" SQUARE HOLE SPACER 3 2 7/16-14 HEX FLANGE NUT 4 2 7_16 FISHWIRE 7/16" FISHWIRE 1. Start removing the underbody panel by removing the 4 screws (5 screws on single exhaust models) that fastens it to the bumper fascia using a 10mm socket. 2.
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INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH: 5. Support the exhaust and lower by removing the (2) rubber isolators by each muffler, 1 hanger on the in front of the passenger side muffler and (1-2) center isolators. Allow exhaust to be lowered 6-10". 6. Remove the (2) tie down / exhaust hanger brackets from the frame using a 14mm socket. Return brackets to vehicle owner but keep hardware and rubber isolators for step 9. 7. Remove heat shield(s) using a 10mm socket for access to frame rails. 8.
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INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH: 10. Raise hitch into position. Using the fasteners from the brackets, attach hitch to the vertical flange and the frame rail with fasteners removed in step 6. NOTE: To reinstall heat shield, trim to allow bolts to pass through and clamp between hitch and frame. 11. Torque all 10mm fasteners to 56 lb-ft and all 7/16" fasteners to 70 lb-ft. 13. ON SINGLE EXHAUST MODEL ONLY: Trim the underbody panel as shown in the diagrams below for the hitch to pass through. 14.
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11362 LEXUS ES 350 AND 300h 1/4/2016 PAGE 1 of 2 GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH: 2,000 LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & 200 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 18050 STABILIZING STRAPS.
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11362 LEXUS ES 350 AND 300h 1/4/2016 PAGE 2 of 2 HAVING INSTALLATION QUESTIONS? CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1-877-287-8634 5.50" Single Exhaust Models INSTALLATION STEPS 1. Remove the underbody panel by removing the 4 screws (5 on single exhaust models) in the bumper fascia using a 10mm socket.