11120 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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1 0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Safety glasses should be worn at all times while installing this product. YEARS: 0-CURRENT MAKE: SUBARU MODEL: IMPREZA WRX INCLUDING STI STYLE: HATCHBACK WARNING: NEVER EXCEED YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY WEIGHT CARRYING: TRAILER WEIGHT: TONGUE WEIGHT:, LBS. LBS. WARNING: WE RECOMMEND THE USE OF 8050 STABILIZING STRAPS FOR ALL NON-TRAILER (WHEEL-LESS) LOADS. PLEASE SEE THE CURT CATALOG OR VISIT US ONLINE AT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. INSTALLATION TIME: 0 MIN. INSTALLATION TIPS: VEHICLE PHOTO: THE INSTALL TIME LISTED IS FOR PROFESSIONAL INSTALLERS. IF YOU ARE HESITANT TO UNDERTAKE THIS TASK ON YOUR OWN, CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED CURT INSTALLER FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE. INSTALLATION REQUIRES: 0 mm /6". BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION, READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY.. TO EASE INSTALLATION, PEOPLE MAY BE REQUIRED.. USING PROPER TOOLS WILL GREATLY IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THE INSTALL AND REDUCE THE TIME REQUIRED.. NEED HELP OR HAVE SOME QUESTIONS? CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE PRY BAR SCREW DRIVER SOCKET EASY MODERATE HARD FASCIA TRIMMING REQUIRED REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO RATCHET MARKER UTILITY KNIFE PART REMOVAL TEMPORARILY REMOVE () FASCIA BRACKETS HITCH ILLUSTRATION: LOWER EXHAUST TORQUE WRENCH TAPE MEASURE FISHWIRE HARDWARE REVERSE FISHWIRE HARDWARE MAKE SURE YOUR HITCH MATCHES PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS RECEIVER HITCH TO ENSURE ALL FASTENERS ARE TIGHT AND 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. 0/5/0

2 INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH: Parts List ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 7/6- x / CARRIAGE BOLT CM-SP.50 x.88 x.5" SQUARE HOLE SPACER 7/6- HEX FLANGE NUT 7_6 FISHWIRE 7/6" FISHWIRE INSTALLED HITCH POSITION PASSENGER SIDE FRAME RAIL DRIVER SIDE FRAME RAIL VEHICLE BUMPER BEAM TRIM DIAGRAM VEHICLE REAR FASCIA CENTER LINE in TRIM EURO MOUNT OPTION AVAILABLE #557 ( 7/8" BALL) AND #557 (" BALL) 5 8 in Note: Trim dimensions are approximate. Check fit prior to completing trim. DESIGNED FOR USE WITH BALLMOUNT #5500 / 550 Attention: Although this hitch has been designed to fit this vehicle, some trim levels with high-end exhaust systems may not be compatible.

3 INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH:. Lower exhaust by removing (5) exhaust hangers. See RUBBER ISOLATOR REMOVAL DIAGRAM on page. (Note: Be sure to support exhaust to avoid possible damage.). Trim fascia. See TRIM DIAGRAM on page. (Note: Check fit prior to completing trim.). Remove () brackets which hold fascia to vehicle. These will be reinstalled in step 8.. Remove forward most rubber plug from each frame rail.

4 INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH: 5. Reverse fishwire 7/6" carriage bolt and CM-SP spacer into position in each frame rail. See REVERSE PULL FISHWIRE TECHNIQUE on page. 7. Thread fishwires through appropriate mounting holes on hitch and raise hitch into position. 6. Fishwire () 7/6" carriage bolts and () CM-SP spacers into position in bumper beam through access holes. See FISHWIRE TECHNIQUE on page. (Note: Leave fishwires attached to hardware to prevent loss in beam.) 8. Torque all 7/6" hardware to 70 ft-lbs. Reinstall () brackets which were removed in step.

5 0 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX HATCHBACK INCLUDING STI 9/9/0 GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH:,000 LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & 00 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 8050 STABILIZING STRAPS. ** FAILURE TO PROPERLY SUPPORT NON-TRAILER LOADS WILL VOID PRODUCT WARRANTY** HAVING INSTALLATION QUESTIONS? CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT PAGE of Parts List ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 7/6- x / CARRIAGE BOLT CM-SP.50 x.88 x.5" SQUARE HOLE SPACER 7/6- HEX FLANGE NUT 7_6 FISHWIRE 7/6" FISHWIRE PASSENGER SIDE FRAME RAIL ACCESS HOLE (BOTH SIDES) INSTALLED HITCH POSITION DRIVER SIDE FRAME RAIL VEHICLE BUMPER BEAM EURO MOUNT OPTION AVAILABLE #557 ( 7/8" BALL) AND #557 (" BALL) HITCH WEIGHT: INSTALL TIME LBS. PROFESSIONAL: 0 MINUTES NOVICE (DIY): 60 MINUTES INSTALL NOTES: -FASCIA TRIMMING REQUIRED -LOWER EXHAUST -FISHWIRE HARDWARE DESIGNED FOR USE WITH BALLMOUNT #5500 / 550 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.

6 0 9/9/0 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX HATCHBACK INCLUDING STI HAVING INSTALLATION QUESTIONS? CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT PAGE of TOOLS REQUIRED PRY BAR SCREWDRIVER 0mm & /6" SOCKET RATCHET MARKER UTILITY KNIFE TORQUE WRENCH TRIM DIAGRAM VEHICLE REAR FASCIA CENTER LINE in TRIM 5 8 in Note: Trim dimensions are approximate. Check fit prior to completing trim. INSTALLATION STEPS Attention: Although this hitch has been designed to fit this vehicle, some trim levels with high-end exhaust systems may not be compatible.. Lower exhaust by removing (5) exhaust hangers. See RUBBER ISOLATOR REMOVAL DIAGRAM above. (Note: Be sure to support exhaust to avoid possible damage.). Remove () brackets which hold fascia to vehicle. These will be reinstalled in step 9.. Trim fascia. See TRIM DIAGRAM above. (Note: Check fit prior to completing trim.). Remove forward most rubber plug from each frame rail. 5. Reverse fishwire 7/6" carriage bolt and CM-SP spacer into position in each frame rail. See REVERSE PULL FISHWIRE TECHNIQUE above. 6. Fishwire () 7/6" carriage bolts and () CM-SP spacers into position in bumper beam through access holes. See FISHWIRE TECHNIQUE above. (Note: Leave fishwires attached to hardware to prevent loss in beam.) 7. Thread fishwires through appropriate mounting holes on hitch and raise hitch into position. 8. Torque all 7/6" hardware to 70 ft-lbs. 9. Reinstall () brackets which were removed in step. 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.