11423 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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1 113 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Safety glasses should be worn at all times while installing this product. YEARS: 01-PRESENT MAKE: AUDI MODEL: A6 STYLE: SEDAN WARNING: NEVER EXCEED YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY For more information log onto & for helpful towing tips log onto WEIGHT CARRYING: TRAILER WEIGHT: TONGUE WEIGHT:, LBS. LBS. WARNING: WE RECOMMEND THE USE OF STABILIZING STRAPS FOR ALL NON-TRAILER (WHEEL-LESS) LOADS. PLEASE SEE THE CURT CATALOG OR VISIT US ONLINE AT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. PRO INSTALL TIME: NOVICE INSTALL TIME: INSTALLATION REQUIRES: 5 MIN. 90 MIN. IF YOU ARE HESITANT TO UNDERTAKE THIS TASK ON YOUR OWN, CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED CURT INSTALLER FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE. 3/" 10mm INSTALLATION TIPS: 1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION, READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY.. TO EASE INSTALLATION, PEOPLE MAY BE REQUIRED. 3. 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 VEHICLE PHOTO: RATCHET TORQUE WRENCH SOCKETS EASY MODERATE CHALLENGING 9" SOCKET EXTENSION TORXBIT T-5 SOCKETS T-30 ROTARY TOOL - NO DRILLING REQUIRED - FASCIA TRIMMING REQUIRED REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO HITCH ILLUSTRATION: TAPE MEASURE MASKING TAPE CUT-OFF WHEEL SILICONE CAULK SCAN FOR MORE INFO SAFETY GLASSES MAKE SURE YOUR HITCH MATCHES 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 & for helpful towing tips log onto 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 J68. /5/016

2 INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH: Parts List ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 1_ - 13 x 5 HEX HEX BOLT 1/" CONICAL TOOTHED WASHER 3 CM-SP6.50" SPACER PLATE 1/-13 x 1 1/ CARRIAGE BOLT 5 HFN 113 HEX FLANGE NUT NPWA NUT PLATE WELDMENT 1. Remove the (3) fascia screws holding the rear plastic fascia to the bottom of the trunk pan. Retain () screws for reinstallation in Step (9) and return (1) screw to owner. Note: For 016 models remove () inboard T-30 screws that retain exhaust tips (1) on each side, and remove exhaust tips. 3 6 (3) EXISTING FASCIA SCREWS. Remove the spare tire from inside the trunk. DRAIN PLUGS (BOTH SIDES) 5 EURO MOUNT OPTION AVAILABLE #5571 (1-7/8" BALL) #557 (" BALL) DESIGNED FOR USE WITH BALLMOUNT #D / For more information log onto & for helpful towing tips log onto

3 INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH: 3. Remove the () rearmost rubber drain plugs from the bottom of the trunk pan and return to owner. Note: To ease installation lower exhaust by removing () nuts using 10mm socket from the exhaust bracket (1) on each side. 5. Reattach trimmed fascia brackets. Gently flex the rear fascia and place nut plates on top of the bumper beam supports.. Mark and trim rear fascia. Note: For 016 models use 10mm socket to remove () bolts () on each side and remove () fascia brackets (1) on each side from vehicle and trim for clearance as shown. Note: Dimensions are approximate, confirm fit prior to trimming. 6. Raise hitch into position, aligning the slots in the hitch with the holes in the nut plates. Loosely secure the hitch into position using () 1/-13 x 5" hex bolts and 1/" conical toothed washers () each side..5 in 5.00 in CENTER OF VEHICLE.75 in For more information log onto & for helpful towing tips log onto

4 INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH: 7. Seal the drain holes in the trunk pan with silicone caulk. Insert a SP6 spacer and 1/-13 x 1 1/" carriage bolt into each of the drain holes and secure from below with 1/" hex flange nut. 9. Reinstall the () outer screws through the bumper fascia and into the trunk pan. 8. Torque all 1/-13 x 5" hex bolts to 75 ft-lbs. Torque all remaining 1/" hardware to 110 ft-lbs. Return the spare tire to the trunk.

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6 113 /6/016 AUDI A6 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 STABILIZING STRAPS. WARNING: ** FAILURE TO PROPERLY SUPPORT NON-TRAILER LOADS WILL VOID PRODUCT WARRANTY ** WARNING: *** DO NOT EXCEED VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY *** FOR MORE INFORMATION LOG ONTO & FOR HELPFUL TOWING TIPS LOG ONTO HAVING INSTALLATION QUESTIONS? CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT PAGE 1 of ITEM QTY 1 Parts List PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1_ - 13 x 5 HEX HEX BOLT 1/" CONICAL TOOTHED WASHER 3 CM-SP6.50" SPACER PLATE 5 6 1/-13 x 1 1/ HFN NPWA CARRIAGE BOLT HEX FLANGE NUT NUT PLATE WELDMENT 3 6 (3) EXISTING FASCIA SCREWS SUPPORT (BOTH SIDES) DRAIN PLUG (BOTH SIDES) 5 EURO MOUNT OPTION AVAILABLE #5571 (1-7/8" BALL) #557 (" BALL) TOOLS REQUIRED RATCHET TORQUE WRENCH 3/" & 10mm SOCKET 9" EXSTENSION T-5 AND T-30 TORXBIT ROTARY CUTTING TOOL MASKING TAPE TAPE MEASURE SILICONE CAULK SAFETY GLASSES 1 CENTER OF VEHICLE 5.00 in DESIGNED FOR USE WITH BALLMOUNT #D / 5501 NOTE: DIMENSIONS ARE APPROXIMATE, CONFIRM FIT PRIOR TO TRIMMING HITCH WEIGHT: INSTALL TIME 0 LBS..75 in PROFESSIONAL: 5 MINUTES NOVICE (DIY): 90 MINUTES INSTALL NOTES: - NO DRILLING REQUIRED - FASCIA TRIMMING REQUIRED FASCIA TRIM DIAGRAM 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 J68.

7 113 /8/016 AUDI A6 HAVING INSTALLATION QUESTIONS? CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT PAGE of FASCIA SCREW.5 in HITCH SHOWN IN PROPER POSITION FASCIA BRACKET TRIM DIAGRAM INSTALLATION STEPS 1. Remove the (3) fascia screws holding the rear plastic fascia to the bottom of the trunk pan. Retain () screws for reinstallation in Step 9 and return (1) screw to owner. Note: For 016 models remove () inboard T-30 screws that retain exhaust tips () on each side.. Remove the spare tire from inside the trunk. 3. Remove the () rearmost rubber drain plugs from the bottom of the trunk pan and return to owner. Note: To ease installation lower exhaust by removing () nuts using 10mm socket from the exhaust bracket (1) on each side.. Mark and trim the rear fascia. Note: For 016 models use 10mm socket to remove () bolts () on each side to remove () fascia brackets (1) on each side from vehicle and trim for clearance as shown. Note: Dimensions are approximate, confirm fit prior to trimming. (See Fascia Trim Diagram) 5. Reattach trimmed fascia bracket. Gently flex the rear fascia and place the nut plates on top of the bumper beam supports. 6. Raise the hitch into position, aligning the slots in the hitch with the holes in the nut plates. Loosely secure the hitch into position using () 1/-13 x 5" hex bolts and 1/" conical toothed washers () each side. 7. Seal the drain holes in the trunk pan with silicone caulk. Insert a SP6 spacer and 1/-13 x 1 1/" carriage bolt into each of the drain holes and secure from below with 1/" hex flange nuts. 8. Torque all 1/-13 x 5" hex bolts to 75 ft-lbs. Torque all remaining 1/" hardware to 110 ft-lbs. 9. Return the spare tire to the trunk. 10. Reinstall the () outer screws through the bumper fascia and into the trunk pan. 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. 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 J68.