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

Safety glasses should be

worn at all times while

installing this product.

YEARS: 2012-PRESENT AUDI MODEL: A6 SEDAN

2,000

200

TRAILER WEIGHT:

TONGUE WEIGHT:

11423 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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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.

4/20/2021

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 877.287.8634

RATCHET

TORQUE

WRENCH

SOCKETS

3/4"

10mm

SOCKET

EXTENSION

9"

TORXBIT

SOCKETS

T-25

T-30

ROTARY TOOL

TAPE

MEASURE

MASKING

TAPE

SAFETY

GLASSES

SILICONE

CAULK

CUT-OFF

WHEEL

- NO DRILLING REQUIRED

- FASCIA TRIMMING

REQUIRED

A UPDATED HARDWARE NUMBERS 6641 7/8/2020 CJL

REVISION HISTORY

REV DESCRIPTION ECN DATE APPROVED

Parts List

DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBERQTYITEM

HHCS,1/2-13 UNC,5, GRD5, ZP10-1056441

WASHER,S-CON,1/2,YZ30-0014942

.250" SPACER PLATECM-SP6223

BOLT,CAR,1/2-13 UNC,1-1/2,GRD8,YZ10-1028724

NUT, SER-FLANGE,1/2-13 UNC,GRD8,YZ20-0006225

NUT PLATE WELDMENT11423-NPWA26

INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH:

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4

3

6

5

2

1

1. Remove the (3) fascia screws holding the rear plastic

fascia to the bottom of the trunk pan. Retain (2) screws

for reinstallation in Step (9) and return (1) screw to owner.

Note: For 2016 models remove (2) inboard T-30 screws

that retain exhaust tips (1) on each side, and remove

exhaust tips.

2. Remove the spare tire from inside the trunk.

EURO MOUNT OPTION AVAILABLE

#45571 (1-7/8" BALL) #45572 (2" BALL)

DESIGNED FOR USE WITH

BALLMOUNT #D-55001 / 45501

DRAIN PLUGS

(BOTH SIDES)

TRUNK PAN

BUMPER BEAM

REAR FASCIA

(SHOWN TRIMMED)

(3) EXISTING FASCIA

SCREWS

INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH:

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3. Remove the (2) rearmost rubber drain plugs from the

bottom of the trunk pan and return to owner.

Note: To ease installation lower exhaust by removing

(2) nuts using 10mm socket from the exhaust bracket

(1) on each side.

4. Mark and trim rear fascia.

Note: For vehicles equipped with kick sensor, use caution when

trimming to avoid damaging the kick sensor.

Note: For 2016 models use 10mm socket to remove (4) bolts

(2) on each side and remove (2) fascia brackets (1) on each side

from vehicle and trim for clearance as shown.

Note: Dimensions are approximate, confirm fit prior to trimming.

5. Reattach trimmed fascia brackets. Gently flex the rear

fascia and place nut plates on top of the bumper beam

supports.

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 (4) 1/2-13 x 5" hex bolts and 1/2"

conical toothed washers (2) each side.

5.00 in

2.75 in

CENTER OF

VEHICLE

.25 in

INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH:

7. Seal the drain holes in the trunk pan with silicone caulk.

Insert a SP62 spacer and 1/2-13 x 1 1/2" carriage bolt

into each of the drain holes and secure from below with

1/2" hex flange nut.

8. Torque all 1/2-13 x 5" hex bolts to 75 ft-lbs. Torque all

remaining 1/2" hardware to 110 ft-lbs. Return the spare

tire to the trunk.

9. Reinstall the (2) outer screws through the bumper fascia

and into the trunk pan.

FASCIA TRIM DIAGRAM

Parts List

DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBERQTYITEM

HHCS,1/2-13 UNC,5, GRD5, ZP10-1056441

WASHER,S-CON,1/2,YZ30-0014942

.250" SPACER PLATECM-SP6223

BOLT,CAR,1/2-13 UNC,1-1/2,GRD8,YZ10-1028724

NUT, SER-FLANGE,1/2-13 UNC,GRD8,YZ20-0006225

NUT PLATE WELDMENT11423-NPWA26

GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH: LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT.

WARNING: ALL NON-TRAILER LOADS APPLIED TO THIS PRODUCT MUST BE SUPPORTED BY 18050 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 WWW.CURTMFG.COM & FOR HELPFUL TOWING TIPS LOG ONTO WWW.HITCHINFO.COMHAVING INSTALLATION QUESTIONS? CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1-877-287-8634

HITCH WEIGHT: LBS.

INSTALL TIME

PROFESSIONAL: MINUTES

NOVICE (DIY): MINUTES

INSTALL NOTES:

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 J684.

2,000 200

40

45

AUDI A6

4/20/2021

11423

90

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for more

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- NO DRILLING REQUIRED

- FASCIA TRIMMING REQUIRED

BUMPER BEAM SUPPORT

(BOTH SIDES)

6

DESIGNED FOR USE WITH

BALLMOUNT #D-55001 / 45501

REAR FASCIA

(SHOWN TRIMMED)

5

4

3

2

1

(3) EXISTING FASCIA

SCREWS

BUMPER BEAM

DRAIN PLUG

(BOTH SIDES)

TRUNK PAN

NOTE: DIMENSIONS ARE

APPROXIMATE, CONFIRM

FIT PRIOR TO TRIMMINGCENTER OF VEHICLE

5.00 in

2.75 in

TOOLS REQUIRED

RATCHET

TORQUE WRENCH

3/4" & 10mm SOCKET

9" EXSTENSION

T-25 AND T-30 TORXBIT

ROTARY CUTTING TOOL

MASKING TAPE

TAPE MEASURE

SILICONE CAULK

SAFETY GLASSES

EURO MOUNT OPTION AVAILABLE

#45571 (1-7/8" BALL) #45572 (2" BALL)

A UPDATED HARDWARE NUMBERS 6641 7/8/2020 CJL

REVISION HISTORY

REV DESCRIPTION ECN DATE APPROVED

HITCH SHOWN IN PROPER POSITION

HAVING INSTALLATION QUESTIONS? CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1-877-287-8634

INSTALLATION STEPS

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 J684.

AUDI A6

11423

PAGE 2 of 2

REAR FASCIA

(SHOWN TRIMMED)

TRUNK PAN

FASCIA SCREW

BUMPER BEAM

TRUNK PAN

REAR FASCIA

(SHOWN TRIMMED)

BUMPER BEAM

1. Remove the (3) fascia screws holding the rear plastic fascia to the bottom of the trunk pan. Retain

(2) screws for reinstallation in Step 9 and return (1) screw to owner.

Note: For 2016 models remove (4) inboard T-30 screws that retain exhaust tips (2) on each side.

2. Remove the spare tire from inside the trunk.

3. Remove the (2) rearmost rubber drain plugs from the bottom of the trunk pan and return to owner.

Note: To ease installation lower exhaust by removing (2) nuts using 10mm socket from the exhaust

bracket (1) on each side.

4. Mark and trim the rear fascia.

Note: For vehicles equipped with kick sensor, use caution when trimming to avoid damaging the kick sensor.

Note: For 2016 models use 10mm socket to remove (4) bolts (2) on each side to remove (2) 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 (4) 1/2-13 x 5" hex bolts and 1/2" conical toothed washers

(2) each side.

7. Seal the drain holes in the trunk pan with silicone caulk. Insert a SP62 spacer and 1/2-13 x 1 1/2"

carriage bolt into each of the drain holes and secure from below with 1/2" hex flange nuts.

8. Torque all 1/2-13 x 5" hex bolts to 75 ft-lbs. Torque all remaining 1/2" hardware to 110 ft-lbs.

9. Return the spare tire to the trunk.

10. Reinstall the (2) outer screws through the bumper fascia and into the trunk pan.

.25 in

FASCIA BRACKET TRIM DIAGRAM

11423-INS C11423-INS B