BMW - X2 - Workshop Manual - 2017 - 2023

11530 YEARS: 2017-PRESENT Safety glasses should be worn at all times while installing this product . INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MAKE: BMW MODEL: X2 STYLE: WAGON 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: 90 MIN. 180 MIN. IF YOU ARE HESITANT TO UNDERTAKE THIS TASK ON YOUR OWN, CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED CURT INSTALLER FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE. INSTALLATION REQUIRES: 8" RATCHET TORQUE WRENCH SOCKET EXTENSION WARNING: ALL NON-TRAILER (WHEEL-LESS) LOADS APPLIED TO THIS PRODUCT MUST BE SUPPORTED BY 18050 STABILIZING STRAPS. PLEASE SEE THE CURT CATALOG OR VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.CURTMFG.COM FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. 2,000 LBS. 200 LBS. INSTALLATION TIPS: 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 LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: CHALLENGING EASY MODERATE 8mm 10mm 18mm SOCKETS VEHICLE PHOTO: CHALLENGING NO DRILLING REQUIRED REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO HITCH ILLUSTRATION: PRY BAR CENTER PUNCH TEMPORARILY REMOVE BUMPER AND REAR FASCIA PART REMOVAL PLASTIC RIVET GUN SAFETY GLASSES 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. For more information log onto www.curtmfg.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. 10/22/2020 INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH: 1. Remove (6) fasteners from bottom of rear fascia using 8mm socket. Also remove (2) fasteners located in each wheel well using 8mm socket. Parts List ITEM QTY PART NUMBER 1 6 10-10401 DESCRIPTION RIVET,M6,BLACK VEHICLE FRAME EXISTING VEHICLE STIDS (BOTH SIDES) 1 EURO MOUNT OPTION AVAILABLE #45571 (1 7/8" BALL) #45572 (2" BALL) DESIGNED FOR USE WITH BALL MOUNT #45521 VEHICLE REAR BUMPER 2. Remove (3) rivets along wheel well trim above each rear tire using a small punch and pry tool. NOTE: Replacement rivets are included. EXISTING VEHICLE HARDWARE (BOTH SIDES) For more information log onto www.curtmfg.com, & for helpful towing tips log onto www.hitchinfo.com INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH: 3. Remove (2) fasteners from each side of rear fascia behind wheel well trim using 8mm socket. 5. Remove (2) bolts from each tail light using 10mm socket. Carefully remove tail light from vehicle and unclip electrical harness. 4. Open rear hatch to expose and remove plastic cover located inbore of each tail light, remove (1) fastener on each side flathead screwdriver. 6. Remove rear fascia by locating and removing fastener behind tail light cover using 8mm socket and unclip rear fascia attachments. NOTE: Unplug electrical sensors if present. For more information log onto www.curtmfg.com, & for helpful towing tips log onto www.hitchinfo.com INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH: 7. Remove rear bumper beam from vehicle by removing (2) nuts on each side using 18mm socket. NOTE: If hands free lift gate is present remove (2) fasteners and unclip from vehicle. 9. Torque all M12 hardware to 86 ft-lbs. 8. Raise hitch into position using studs to align. Reinstall rear bumper beam over hitch and secure using existing vehicle hardware. 10. Reinstall vehicle components removed using steps 1-7 in reverse order. For more information log onto www.curtmfg.com, & for helpful towing tips log onto www.hitchinfo.com 11530 BMW X2 10/22/2020 GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH: 2,000 LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & 200 LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT. WARNING: ALL NON-TRAILER (WHEEL-LESS) 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 HAVING INSTALLATION QUESTIONS? CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 877-287-8634 VEHICLE FRAME Parts List ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 6 10-10401 RIVET,M6,BLACK EXISTING VEHICLE STUDS (BOTH SIDES) 1 TOOLS REQUIRED RATCHET TORQUE WRENCH 8" SOCKET EXTENSION 8mm / 10mm / 18mm SOCKETS PRY TOOL CENTER PUNCH PLASTIC RIVET GUN SCREW DRIVER SAFETY GLASSES EURO MOUNT OPTION AVAILABLE #45571 (1 7/8" BALL) #45572 (2" BALL) VEHICLE REAR BUMPER HITCH WEIGHT: 24 LBS. DESIGNED FOR USE WITH BALL MOUNT #45521 INSTALL TIME PROFESSIONAL: 90 MINUTES NOVICE (DIY): 180 MINUTES INSTALL NOTES: -NO DRILLING REQUIRED -TEMPORARILY REMOVE BUMPER AND REAR FASCIA EXISTING VEHICLE HARDWARE (BOTH SIDES) INSTALLATION STEPS 1. Remove (6) fasteners from bottom of rear fascia using 8mm socket. Also remove (2) fasteners located in each rear wheel well using 8mm socket. 2. Remove (3) rivets along wheel well trim above each rear tire using a small punch and pry tool. NOTE: Replacement rivets are included. 3. Remove (2) fasteners from each side or rear fascia behind wheel well using 8mm socket. 4. Open rear hatch to expose and remove plastic cover inbore of each tail light, remove (1) fastener flathead screw driver. 5. Remove (2) bolts from each tail light using 10mm socket. Carefully remove tail light from vehicle and unclip electrical harness. 6. Remove rear fascia by locating and removing fastener behind tail light cover using 8mm socket and unclip rear fascia attachments. NOTE: Unplug electrical sensors if present. 7. Remove rear bumper beam from vehicle by removing (2) nuts on each side using 18mm socket. NOTE: If hands free lift gate is present remove (2) fasteners using 8mm socket and unclip from vehicle. 8. Raise hitch into position using studs to align. Reinstall rear bumper over hitch and secure using existing vehicle hardware. 9. Torque all M12 hardware to 86 ft-lbs. 10. Reinstall vehicle components using steps 1-7 in reverse order. 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. Scan for more information