Lexus - RX 450 - Workshop Manual - 2013 - 2013.PDF

75230 LEXUS RX 350 & RX 450H 4/04/2013 GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH: 4,000 LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & 600 LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT. GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION HITCH: 5,000 LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & 600 LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT ***DO NOT EXCEED VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY.*** HAVING INSTALLATION QUESTIONS? CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1-800-798-0813 ITEM 1 QTY 6 2 6 Parts List PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION M12 - 1.25 x 40 HEX HEX BOLT 7/16" PASSENGER SIDE FRAME RAIL CONICAL TOOTHED WASHER EXHAUST HANGER DRIVER SIDE FRAME RAIL UPPER FASCIA EXISTING WELDNUT (3 EACH SIDE) EXISTING HOLE PLUG (BOTH SIDES) EXISTING TOW LOOP (BOTH SIDES) PASSENGER SIDE FRAME RAIL UPPER FASCIA TRIM FASCIA AS SHOWN 2 LOWER FASCIA (SHOWN TRIMMED) TOW LOOP LOWER FASCIA EXISTING TOW LOOP BOLTS (2 EACH SIDE) DRIVER SIDE FRAME RAIL 1 EXISTING FASCIA FASTENER NOTE: 13 FASTENERS SECURE THE LOWER FASCIA TO VEHICLE HITCH SHOWN IN PROPER POSITION HITCH WEIGHT: 38 LBS. INSTALL TIME PROFESSIONAL: 30 MINUTES NOVICE (DIY): 60 MINUTES INSTALL NOTES: - LOWER EXHAUST - FASCIA TRIMMING REQUIRED - NO DRILLING REQUIRED 4.50 in 6.00 in FASCIA TRIM DETAIL TOOLS REQUIRED RATCHET TORQUE WRENCH 9" SOCKET EXTENSION 10mm SOCKET 17mm SOCKET 19mm SOCKET SCREW DRIVER AVIATION SHEARS INSTALLATION STEPS NOTE: Tow loop rettachement is optional. 1. Remove lower fascia. NOTE: 13 fasteners secure the lower fascia to vehicle. 2. Lower exhaust for ease of installation. Support exhaust as needed to prevent damage. 3. Remove existing hole plugs from frame rails as shown. 4. Remove existing tow loop fasteners and tow loops. Retain tow loops they will be reattached, return fasteners to owner. 5. Raise hitch and tow loops into position by aligning with existing weldnuts in frame. NOTE: Hitch will be sandwiched between tow loops and frame rails. 6. Secure hitch and tow loops with 12mm bolts and 7/16" conical toothed washers into existing weldnuts. 7. Torque all 12mm fasteners to 86 ft-lbs. 8. Reinstall exhaust 9. Trim lower fascia and reattach. (SEE FASCIA TRIM DETAIL) 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.