Blue Ox BX2610 Manual de usuario

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2010 Ford Fusion

(No Hybrid)

Installation Instructions

BX2610

1. Blue Ox®towing products and accessories

are intended to be installed by Blue Ox®

Dealers who are familiar with our products and

have the equipment and knowledge to do “ﬁt

work”. When necessary, Blue Ox®Dealers can

be found at www.blueox.us or by contacting

our Customer Care Department at (888)

425-5382

2. Many Blue Ox®Baseplates are designed to

use existing holes and hardware to mount

the baseplate to the towed vehicle. Even

though bolts are there, do not assume they

are adequate for baseplate mounting. Always

use hardware supplied in the hardware kit

or existing hardware speciﬁed in the

Baseplate Installation Instructions.

Serial Number

Conﬁrm the towability and pre-towing

procedures for your vehicle with

the owner’s manual or contact the

vehicle’s manufacturer for speciﬁc

towing procedures.

Please read BOTH these Installation Instructions and the General Towing

Instructions before attempting to install or operate this equipment.

Bolt Size Grade 5 Grade 8

1/4” 10 14

5/16” 19 29

3/8” 33 47

7/16” 54 78

1/2” 78 119

5/8” 154 230

Bolt Torque Speciﬁcations

Torque in Foot-Pounds for Inch Bolts

Bolt Torque Speciﬁcations

Torque in Foot-Pounds for Metric Bolts

Bolt Size Grade 8.8 Grade 10.9

6MM 6 8

8MM 16 22

10MM 31 40

12MM 54 70

14MM 89 117

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Failure to read and follow these instructions

could result in separation of the towed vehicle

from the tow bar, causing property damage,

loss of towed vehicle, personal injury or death.

WARNING

Attachment Tab Height: 14 3/4”

Attachment Tab Width: 19 1/2”

Important:

Use only genuine factory replacement parts on your baseplate. Do NOT substitute homemade or non-typical parts. If a

bolt is lost or in need of replacement, for your safety and the preservation of your baseplate, be sure to use a replacement

bolt of the same grade (In most cases it will be Grade 5, please reference the parts list above). Replacement parts may be

ordered through your nearest Blue Ox® Dealer or Distributor.

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2010 Ford Fusion (No Hybrid)

Installation Instructions

BX2610

Tools Required

7MM Socket Flat Screwdriver

10MM Socket Utility Knife

13MM Socket Pliers

9/16” Socket 1 1/4” Hole Saw

Large Vise Grips 13/32” Drill Bit

Drill Loctite®RED

Parts List

Ref. No. Qty. Part # Description

1 1 61-6645 Weldment, Baseplate, BX2610

2 2 61-5208 3/8-16 Nut Plate, with 14” Wire

3 8 107-2683 Spacer Tube, 3/4 X .406 (ID)X 1”

4 6 201-0444 3/8-16 X 2 Hex Bolt Grade 5 ZP.

5 6 203-0010 3/8” Lock Washer, ZP

6 4 202-0090 3/8-16 Hex Nyl. Ins. Lock Nut, ZP

7 2 201-0553 1/4-20 x 1/2” Hx. Wshd, Type F Screw

8 2 201-0192 #10-32 x 1/2” Slot, Rd. Hd. Screw

9 2 203-0054 #10 Lock Washer

10 2 202-0047 #10-32 Hex Nut

11 2 101-5822 Adapter, 4 Way Connector

12 2 62-3469 Attachment Tab Assembly, Rem, SF/LB, 1 Hole

2 201-0702 6MM-1.00 X 45MM Hex Bolt, Grd 8.8, (Not Shown)

2 203-0161 6MM, Lock Washer, ZP (Not Shown)

2 203-0001 1/4 Flat Washer, ZP (Not Shown)

2 226-0046 Baseplate Safety Cable, 36” CL III (Not Shown)

2 229-0359 Quicklink, 3/8, ZP (Not Shown)

2 290-0437 Cap Plug, Black (Not Shown)

ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

6 WAY ROUND

4 WAY ROUND

ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

Attachment Tabs:

Motorhome mount tow bars are recommended for

use with this baseplate. Due to the design of the

removable tabs, the RangeFinderII, Adventurer

and Ambassador tow bars can not be used. The

Acclaim tow bar may be used, but will not fold and

store on the front of the vehicle. Adapters, except

the BX8833 and BX88151, can not be used with

this baseplate.

Installation Notes: The front fascia,

plastic bumper cover, air bafﬂe, and washer

reservoir are removed and replaced during

installation. Drilling is required. The bumper

cover, fascia, air bafﬂe and washer reservoir

must be trimmed.

The dimensional variations between otherwise

identical vehicles can be considerable.

While the baseplate was designed for easy

installation, it may be necessary to tailor the

baseplate slightly to compensate for auto

manufacturer’s tolerances. These minor

adjustments may include ﬁling a hole slightly,

bending electrical rods, and/ or bending end

plates.

The BX8869 Bulb and Socket Wiring Kit is

recommended for this vehicle.

1. Using the 10mm socket, remove two metric bolts

from the top of the grille (white arrows). Remove

one pushpin from the top of the grille (gray arrow).

Do this to both sides of the vehicle. Set bolts and

pushpin aside to be reinstalled later.

Installation Instructions:

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2. Remove three pushpins from the top of the grille.

Do this to both sides of the vehicle. Set pushpins

aside to be reinstalled later.

2010 Ford Fusion (No Hybrid)

Installation Instructions

BX2610

Possible Location for the BX8869 Bulb

and Socket Wiring Kit.

3. Just forward of the front tire, inside the wheel well,

remove three pushpins. Do this to both sides of

the vehicle. Set pushpins aside to be reinstalled

later.

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5. Grab, lift and pull the fascia straight out to remove

it. Do this to both sides of the vehicle. Set fascia

carefully aside to be reinstalled later.

2010 Ford Fusion (No Hybrid)

Installation Instructions

BX2610

6. Remove the plastic bumper cover by pushing down

on the eight tabs to release. Set the bumper cover

aside to be reinstalled later.

4. Using the 7mm socket, remove ﬁve metric bolts

from underneath the front of the fascia. Do this

to both sides of the vehicle. Set bolts aside to be

reinstalled later.

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2010 Ford Fusion (No Hybrid)

Installation Instructions

BX2610

8. On the passenger side using the 10mm socket, remove three metric bolts from the washer reservoir, one

on the right side (see 8A) and two on the left (see 8B & 8C). Disconnect the hoses and the wiring, plug the

hoses. Set washer reservoir and bolts aside to be reinstalled later.

6. On the driver’s side use the 13MM socket to remove the three metric bolts from the air bafﬂe, two in the front

and one in the back. Set the air bafﬂe aside to be reinstalled later.

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2010 Ford Fusion (No Hybrid)

Installation Instructions

BX2610

9. On the bottom side of the plastic bumper cover,

using a utility knife, notch out the corner. Go over

1”, then up, across and back. Do this to both sides.

11. Slide the baseplate up into place, start the existing

bolts. Do this to both sides of the vehicle.

12. Using the baseplate as a template with the 13/32”

drill bit, drill the three holes on the side (white

arrows). Using the 1 1/4” hole saw, drill a hole so

that nut plates may be inserted into the frame (gray

arrow). Do this to both sides of the vehicle.

10. Using the 13MM socket, remove two bolts from

underneath the bumper. Do this to both sides. Set

the bolts aside to be reinstalled later.

BE SURE TO USE LOCTITE®RED ON ALL BOLTS

BEFORE TIGHTENING. TIGHTEN ALL BOLTS

ACCORDING TO THE TORQUE CHART ON THE

FRONT PAGE OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS OR ON

PAGE 3 OF THE BASEPLATE TOWING GENERAL

INSTRUCTIONS.

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14. On the driver’s side, trim the corner of the air bafﬂe

up to the rubber as shown.

2010 Ford Fusion (No Hybrid)

Installation Instructions

BX2610

13. Insert 3/8-16 x 2” hex bolts in all holes, 1” spacers

are placed between the baseplate and the frame

for each hole. The front hole and the bottom back

hole have 3/8” lock washers with 3/8-16 hex nuts

(white arrows). The top back hole has the 3/8” lock

washer on this side and a 3/8-16 nut plate inserted

into the drilled hole (gray arrow). Be sure to use

Loctite on all the bolts. Do this to both sides of the

vehicle.

16. Reattach the air bafﬂe.

15. Using the utility knife, cut the tab off of the washer

reservoir.

BE SURE TO USE LOCTITE®RED ON ALL BOLTS

BEFORE TIGHTENING. TIGHTEN ALL BOLTS

ACCORDING TO THE TORQUE CHART ON THE

FRONT PAGE OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS OR ON

PAGE 3 OF THE BASEPLATE TOWING GENERAL

INSTRUCTIONS.

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18. Reinstall the washer reservior. Use a 6MM-1

x 45MM hex bolts with 6MM lock washers and

1/4” ﬂat washers. Insert 1” spacers between the

washer reservoir and the frame for each hole.

Reconnect the hoses and the wiring. Reinstall the

plastic bumper cover. Tighten all bolts completely.

18A

17. Attach the permanent baseplate safety cables to

the provided convenience link on the baseplate

(see grey arrow). The photo above shows the

recommended installation of the permanent

baseplate safety cables to frame of the vehicle

(see white arrow). Additional options may interfere

with suggested mounting, in this case, secure the

cables to a solid piece of the frame as described

in the instructions included with the permanent

baseplate safety cables. Be sure the safety cables

do not rub against any hoses or moving parts.

2010 Ford Fusion (No Hybrid)

Installation Instructions

BX2610

19. Using the utility knife, on the back side of the

fascia, cut out the ﬁrst long top rib. Do this to both

sides of the fascia. Reinstall the fascia.

18B

Be sure that ALL electrical connections

are plugged in properly and functioning

BEFORE installing the fascia.

DEALER or INSTALLER:

Be certain the user receives the

instruction sheets for their products.

Install the tow bar and safety cables

according to the instructions provided in their

packages. When demonstrating this to the

customer, be sure to include all the contents

and packages.

Do NOT substitute other devices if the tow

bar pins and clips are misplaced.

One Mill Road, Industrial Park

Pender, Nebraska 68047

Phone: (402) 385-3051 • Fax: (402) 385-3360

www.blueox.us

CUSTOMER SERVICE COMMITMENT

Blue Ox is committed to providing you with

exceptional customer care throughout your lifetime

with our products. Our team is here to assist you

with any questions you may have regarding the

performance of your product. Simply call 1-800-

228-9289 and you can speak with our customer

care team.

Additionally, please visit our website to see

which rallies our Destination America team will

be attending. For a nominal fee, our service

technician will service your towing system to

ensure it’s in proper working condition. Also as

a commitment to our customers, should you visit

our factory you can stay at our full service Blue

Ox campground at no charge along with enjoying

a factory tour.

Again thank you for being our customer and for

the conﬁdence you have shown in the performance

of our products. It is because of customers like

you we enjoy the success we have today.

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2010 Ford Fusion (No Hybrid)

Installation Instructions

BX2610

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