Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsCURT ManualsAutomotive7,500 lbs. 2 in. Drop Dual-Length Trailer Hitch Ball Mount Draw Bar (2 in. Shank, 7-1/2 in. or 10-1/2 in. Long)

Parts List

DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBERQTYITEM

WASHER,LOCK,3/8,YZ30-0013081

NUT,HEX,3/8-16 UNC,GRD8,YZ

20-0016642

HHCS,7/16-14 UNC,1-1/2,GRD8,YZ10-1041523

WASHER,LOCK,7/16,YZ30-0018424

NUT,HEX,7/16-14 UNC,GRD8,YZ

20-0014725

HHCS,3/8-16 UNC,1-3/4,GRD8,YZ10-1042046

WASHER,FLAT,3/8,YZ30-001864

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 877-287-8634

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

79-86 MERCEDES BENZ 300 TD WAGON

11/20/2020

11805

257214

1. Remove the rear bumper by removing both bumper shock strut flanges from the rear of the car's

body, leaving struts attached to the bumper.

NOTE: The back-up light wires and grommets should be disconnected and made free from inside

the car, before removing bumper. Temporarily remove the spare tire and window washer

tank.

2. Install bolt plates through the vertical hitch plates in place of the two outside original screws at each

strut flange. Temporarily mount the hitch with nuts shown. Do not install bumper yet.

3. Bolt arm brackets to the hitch frame assembly using fasteners as shown. Using the hitch as a

template, drill the bottom surface of the car frame two places per side. Install one backing plate per

side into the box frame at the body opening and install the balance of the fasteners.

4. Remove the nuts in the vertical plate and reinstall the rear bumper at the struts at three holes on each

side. Use original fasteners in empty hole. Carefully reinstall the back-up light wire and grommets as

bumper is replaced.

5. Torque all 3/8" fasteners to 45 lb-ft, and all 7/16" fasteners to 59 lb-ft.

-DRILLING REQUIRED

-REMOVE BUMPER

USE ORIGINAL FASTENERS

AT THIS HOLE

DRIVER SIDE

FRAME RAIL

PASSENGER SIDE

FRAME RAIL

DESIGNED FOR USE WITH

BALLMOUNT #55001 / 45501