YEARS: 05-PRESENT Safety glasses should be worn at all times while installing this product. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MAKE: FORD MODEL: EDGE STYLE: SUV WARNING: NEVER EXCEED YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY For more information log onto www.curtmfg.com & for helpful towing tips log onto www.hitchinfo.com WEIGHT CARRYING: PRO INSTALL TIME: NOVICE INSTALL TIME: TRAILER WEIGHT: TONGUE WEIGHT: 0 MIN. 0 MIN. IF YOU ARE HESITANT TO UNDERTAKE THIS TASK ON YOUR OWN, CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED CURT INSTALLER FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE. INSTALLATION REQUIRES: 7/" /" 5.5mm 0mm SOCKET 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 WWW.CURTMFG.COM FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.,000 LBS. 00 LBS. INSTALLATION TIPS:. 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 800.798.08 LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: RATCHET TORQUE WRENCH VEHICLE PHOTO: EASY MODERATE MODERATE CHALLENGING TRIM UNDERBODY () PANELS REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO HITCH ILLUSTRATION: TORXBIT T0 SOCKET AVIATION SHEARS SAFETY GLASSES FISHWIRE () /" FASTENERS LOWER () EXHAUST HANGERS REMOVE EXHAUST BEZELS (SPORT ONLY) PART REMOVAL MAKE SURE YOUR HITCH MATCHES PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS RECEIVER HITCH TO ENSURE ALL FASTENERS ARE TIGHT AND ALL STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS ARE SOUND SCAN FOR MORE INFO 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 J8. 7/9/5
INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH: ITEM QTY PART NUMBER /- x /, GR8 CM-SP HFN, GR8 Parts List DESCRIPTION CARRIAGE BOLT.50 x.50 x.00" SQUARE HOLE SPACER HEX FLANGE NUT ) Support and lower the exhaust by removing () rubber isolators mounted to the muffler. Remove the panels from behind the rear wheels by removing () hex nuts using a 0mm socket and () screws with a 7/" socket. Set panels aside for later installation. _ FISHWIRE /" FISHWIRE PASSENGER SIDE Note: Sport model will require the removal of the exhaust bezels using a 5.5mm socket and a T0 torx bit. ACCESS HOLE (BOTH SIDES) ) Fishwire () CM-SP spacers and () /" carriage bolts into the mounting holes as shown for both frames. DRIVER SIDE SPORT MODEL ONLY
INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH: ) Trim /8" off of the center under body panel outer tabs to allow easier mounting of the hitch. Trim the removed underbody side panels as shown in the diagram below to allow for reinstallation. 5) Torque all /" fasteners to 0 lb-ft. Reinstall the trimmed underbody panels onto the vehicle using the hardware removed in step. Note: The washer/nut may require trimming of the washer for reinstallation..88" 7.5".75".8".5" ) Raise hitch over exhaust and thread fishwires into the mounting holes. Raise hitch into mounting position, remove the fishwires and install () supplied /" hex flange nuts. Note: The hitch side plates will be located between the center underbody panel tabs and the frame rails. ) Raise the exhaust back into position and reinstall rubber isolators and exhaust bezels if removed. Note: On vehicles equipped with hands free lift gate, perform the kick motion on the left or right side of the receiver tube.
7/9/05 FORD EDGE GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH:,000 LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & 00 LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT. WARNING: ALL NON-TRAILER LOADS APPLIED TO THIS PRODUCT MUST BE SUPPORTED BY 8050 STABILIZING STRAPS. WARNING: ** FAILURE TO PROPERLY SUPPORT NON-TRAILER LOADS WILL VOID PRODUCT WARRANTY ** ITEM QTY 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.COM HAVING INSTALLATION QUESTIONS? CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT -800-798-08 Parts List PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION /- x /, GR8 CARRIAGE BOLT CM-SP.50 x.50 x.00" SQUARE HOLE SPACER HFN, GR8 HEX FLANGE NUT _ FISHWIRE /" FISHWIRE.75".88" PASSENGER SIDE ACCESS HOLE (BOTH SIDES) TOOLS REQUIRED 7/" SOCKET /" SOCKET 5.5mm SOCKET (SPORT MODEL) 0mm SOCKET T0 TORX BIT RATCHET TORQUE WRENCH AVIATION SHEARS SAFETY GLASSES.8" CENTER UNDER BODY PANEL TRIM DIAGRAM DRIVER SIDE HITCH WEIGHT: INSTALL TIME 8 LBS. PROFESSIONAL: 0 MINUTES NOVICE (DIY): 0 MINUTES INSTALL NOTES: - TRIM UNDERBODY PANELS - FISHWIRING REQUIRED - LOWER EXHAUST (REMOVE BEZELS) - NO DRILLING REQUIRED INSTALLATION STEPS 7.5".5" UNDER BODY SIDE PANEL TRIM DIAGRAM ) Support and lower the exhaust by removing () rubber isolators mounted to the muffler. Note: Sport model will require the removal of the exhaust bezels using a 5.5mm socket and a T0 Torx bit. Remove the panels from behind the rear wheels by removing () hex nuts using a 0mm socket and () screws with a 7/" socket. Set panels aside for later installation. ) Fishwire () CM-SP spacers and () /" carriage bolts into the mounting holes as shown for both frames. ) Trim the center under body panel outer tabs to allow easier mounting of the hitch. Trim the removed underbody side panels as shown in the diagram above to allow for reinstallation. ) Raise hitch over exhaust and thread fishwires into the mounting holes. Raise hitch into mounting position, remove the fishwires and install () supplied /" hex flange nuts. Note: The hitch side plates will be located between the center underbody panel tabs and the frame rails. 5) Torque all /" fasteners to 0 lb-ft. Reinstall the trimmed underbody panels onto the vehicle using the hardware removed in step. Note: The washer/nut may require trimming of the washer for reinstallation. ) Raise the exhaust back into position and reinstall rubber isolators and exhaust bezels if removed. Note: On vehicles equipped with hands free lift gate, perform the kick motion on the left or right side of the receiver tube. 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. Scan 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, for more 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 information 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 J8.