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.

For more information log onto www.curtmfg.com , & for helpful towing tips log onto www.hitchinfo.com

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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