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FIAT 500 ABARTH
4/30/13
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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.
** FAILURE TO PROPERLY SUPPORT NON-TRAILER LOADS WILL VOID PRODUCT WARRANTY**
HAVING INSTALLATION QUESTIONS? CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1-800-798-0813
Parts List
ITEM QTY
1
2 3/8"
PART NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
CONICAL TOOTHED WASHER
2
2
M8 - 1.25 x 30 HEX BOLT (10.9) HEX HEAD BOLT
3
3
7_16 - 14 x 1 1_4 (GRADE 8)
CARRIAGE BOLT
4
3
7/16-14 (GRADE 8)
HEX FLANGE NUT
5
3
CM-SP7
.250 x 1.00 x 2.00" SQUARE HOLE SPACER
6
3
7_16 FISHWIRE
7/16" FISHWIRE
PASSENGER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
WELDNUT IN
VEHICLE FRAME
ENLARGE HOLE
3
Ø .4375
5
1
ENLARGE
HOLE
DRIVER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
HARDWARE ACCESS
HOLE (BOTH SIDES)
6
2
REAR PLASTIC
DIFFUSER
4
TOOLS REQUIRED
SPRAY LUBRICANT
T15 TORX BIT
RATCHET
6" RATCHET EXTENSION
SOCKET SET
POWER DRILL
7/16" DRILL BIT
AVIATION SHEARS
TORQUE WRENCH
DESIGNED FOR USE WITH
BALLMOUNT #36071B
HITCH WEIGHT: 29 LBS.
INSTALL TIME
PROFESSIONAL: 30 MINUTES
NOVICE (DIY): 60 MINUTES
INSTALL NOTES:
- LOWER EXHAUST
- HOLE ENLARGEMENT
- FISHWIRING REQUIRED
- FASCIA TRIMMING
PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS RECEIVER HITCH TO ENSURE THAT ALL FASTENERS
ARE 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.
24907
FIAT 500 ABARTH
4/30/13
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HAVING INSTALLATION QUESTIONS? CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1-800-798-0813
BOTTOM VIEW OF VEHICLE PLASTIC
DIFFUSER TRIM DIAGRAM
4.50 in
3.00 in
INSTALLATION STEPS
1. Remove rear plastic diffuser by removing (2) T15 torx and (2) 5/16 screws from the bottom
and by carefully disconnecting clips from inside of plastic. Pull piece gently away from
rear of vehicle to remove. Set aside for trimming and reassembly.
2. Lower exhaust by removing rubber exhaust hangers from hanger rods in (1) location on
the driver side and (1) location on the passenger side. The additional exhaust hanger
bracket on the passenger side will need to be completely removed from the vehicle
frame (if equipped). Remove and return the bracket and hardware to the owner.
3. The hitch will mount to (2) M8 weld nuts and (3) existing holes in the vehicle frame.
The weldnuts can be found by removing protective tape from the frame rail. Remove
square plugs from frame rails to reveal square access holes in frame. Return plugs to
vehicle owner.
4. Using a 7/16" drill bit, enlarge holes rearward of square holes on driver side frame rail.
Fishwire 7/16" carriage bolts and spacer blocks up through square hole and down
through mounting holes as shown.
5. Raise hitch into position and secure hardware, taking care not to push the carriage
bolts back up into frame rails.
Torque all 7/16" fasteners to 70 lb-ft. Torque all M8 fasteners to 26 lb-ft.
6. Raise exhaust back into position and secure to vehicle hangers. Note that for enclosed
mufflers, thepassenger side exhaust bracket has been replaced with hanger now
integral to the hitch.
7. Trim plastic diffuser as shown, centering the cutout. Carefully clip and secure the piece
back in place.
PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS RECEIVER HITCH TO ENSURE THAT ALL FASTENERS
ARE 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.