MAKE: STYLE:
45
WARNING: NEVER EXCEED YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY
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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: 2016-PRESENT FORD MODEL: FOCUS RS HB
2,000
200
TRAILER WEIGHT:
TONGUE WEIGHT:
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LBS.
LBS.
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.
90 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.
SCAN FOR
MORE INFO
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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This product complies with safety specifications and requirements for connecting devices and towing systems of the state of New York, V.E.S.C.Regulation V-5 and SAE J684.
6/14/2017
NO DRILLING REQUIRED
PART REMOVAL
TEMPORARILY REMOVE
BUMPER AND REAR FASCIA
TRIM REAR FASCIA
TRIM HEAT SHIELD
RATCHET
TORQUE
WRENCH
SOCKET
EXTENSION
8"
SOCKETS
7mm
8mm
13mm
TORXBIT
SOCKET
T-30
PRY BAR
AVIATION
SHEARS
SAFETY
GLASSES
MASKING
TAPE
INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH:
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VEHICLE FRAME
EXISTING VEHICLE STUD
(BOTH SIDES)
EXISTING VEHICLE HARDWARE
(BOTH SIDES)
BUMPER BEAM
DESIGNED FOR
USE WITH BALL
MOUNT #45521
EURO MOUNT
OPTION AVAILABLE
#45571 (1 7/8" BALL)
#45572 (2" BALL)
1. Located on bottom of rear fascia remove (2) screws using
an 8mm socket. Along wheel well remove (6) screws, (3) on
each side, using T-30 torxbit socket. Open liftgate to
reveal (2) screws and remove using 7mm socket to
unsecure rear fascia. Gently unclip rear fascia, unclip
electrical harness and set aside for reinstallation.
2. Remove bumper beam by removing (6) nuts using 13mm
socket, (3) on each side. Set bumper beam aside for
reinstallation.
INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH:
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3. Install hitch on rear of vehicle frame using existing studs.
Reinstall bumper beam over hitch. Loosely secure using
existing vehicle hardware.
4. Torque all M8 hardware to 23 ft-lbs.
5. Mark out 2.25" x 2.00" section using masking tape. Trim
rear fascia and trim heat shield as shown in the trim
diagram using aviation shears.
NOTE: All dimensions are approximate, confirm fit prior to
trimming.
6. Reinstall rear fascia and plug in electrical removed in step 1.
INSTALL COMPLETE
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GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH: LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT.WARNING: *** DO NOT EXCEED VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY. ***
FOR MORE INFORMATION LOG ONTO WWW.CURTMFG.COM & FOR HELPFUL TOWING TIPS LOG ONTO WWW.HITCHINFO.COMHAVING INSTALLATION QUESTIONS? CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1-800-798-0813
PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS RECEIVER HITCH TO ENSURE THAT ALL FASTENERSARE TIGHT AND THAT 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.
This product complies with safety specifications and requirements for connecting devices and towing systems of the state of New York, V.E.S.C.Regulation V-5 and SAE J684.
2,000 200
FORD FOCUS RS
6/15/2017
11489
90
28
45
HITCH WEIGHT: LBS.
INSTALL TIME
PROFESSIONAL: MINUTES
NOVICE (DIY): MINUTES
INSTALL NOTES:
Scan
for more
information
VEHICLE FRAME
EXISTING VEHICLE STUDS
(BOTH SIDES)
EXISTING VEHICLE HARDWARE
(BOTH SIDES)
BUMPER BEAM
EURO MOUNT
OPTION AVAILABLE
#45571 (1 7/8" BALL)
#45572 (2" BALL)
DESIGNED FOR
USE WITH BALL
MOUNT #45521
-NO DRILLING REQUIRED
-TEMPORARILY REMOVE BUMPER
AND REAR FASCIA
-TRIM REAR FASCIA AND HEAT
SHIELD
TOOLS REQUIRED
RATCHET
TORQUE WRENCH
SOCKET EXTENSION
7mm, 8mm, 13mm SOCKETS
T-30 TOXBIT SOCKET
PRY BAR
AVIATION SHEARS
MASKING TAPE
SAFETY GLASSES
HAVING INSTALLATION QUESTIONS? CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1-800-798-0813
INSTALLATION STEPS
PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS RECEIVER HITCH TO ENSURE THAT ALL FASTENERSARE TIGHT AND THAT 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.
FORD FOCUS RS
6/15/2017
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1. Located on bottom of rear fascia remove (2) screws using an 8mm socket. Along wheel well remove (6) screws,
(3) on each side, using T-30 torxbit socket. Open liftgate to reveal (2) screws and remove using 7mm socket
to unsecure rear fascia. Gently unclip rear fascia, unclip electrical harness and set aside for reinstallation.
2. Remove bumper beam by removing (6) nuts using 13mm socket, (3) on each side. Set bumper beam aside for
reinstallation.
3. Install hitch on rear of vehicle frame using existing studs. Reinstall bumper beam over hitch. Loosely secure
using existing vehicle hardware.
4. Torque all M8 hardware to 23 ft-lbs.
5. Mark out 2.25" x 2.00" section using masking tape. Trim rear fascia and trim heat shield as shown in the trim
diagram using aviation shears.
NOTE: All dimensions are approximate, confirm fit prior to trimming.
6. Reinstall rear fascia removed and plug in electrical removed in step 1.
INSTALL COMPLETE
2.00"
2.25"
TRIM DIAGRAM
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