Installation Instructions for 2015-Current Volkswagen Golf

Part Numbers:

• 24925
• 77313
• CQT24925

Installation Time:

• Approximately 1 hour for professional installers.

Wiring Access Location:

Not specified.

Tools Required:

• Ratchet Torque Wrench
• Safety Glasses
• Sockets: 13 mm, 3/4"
• Flat Head Screwdriver
• Plastic Trim Tools
• Utility Knife
• T10 Torxbit Socket
• 6” Socket Extension
• Bungee Cord

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Remove Lower Fascia:

   • Use a T10 Torxbit socket to remove two (2) plastic screws and two (2) tabs from the bottom lower fascia.
   • Use plastic trim tools or a flat head screwdriver to unclip all tabs behind the lower fascia.
   • Remove the lower fascia.

2. Lower Exhaust Hanger:

   • Use a 13 mm socket to remove one (1) bolt from the exhaust hanger bracket on each side and lower the muffler temporarily.
   • Support the muffler with a bungee cord to prevent damage.

3. Remove Lower Bumper Bolts:

   • Use a 13 mm socket to remove four (4) M8 factory bolts from the lower portion of the bumper beam.
   • Return the bolts to the vehicle owner.

4. Install Hitch: a. Using the reverse fishwire method, feed the carriage bolt (1) and spacer (2) through slots on the bottom of the frame rails. Leave pull wires attached. b. Tape four (4) 1/4" spacers (6) on the forward side of hitch brackets and align the spacer holes with the hitch slots. c. Raise the hitch into position, over the exhaust, and feed the pull wires through the hitch holes. d. Remove pull wires, then loosely install the 1/2" conical washer (3) and hex nut (4) to the carriage bolt. Adjust the heat shield as needed. e. Loosely install four (4) M8 bolts (5) and four (4) 3/8" conical washers (7) into the existing bumper weldnuts.

5. Tighten Fasteners:

   • Tighten all M8 CL8.8 fasteners to 20 Lb.-Ft. (27 N*M).
   • Tighten all 1/2" GR5 fasteners to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 N*M).

6. Trim Lower Fascia:

   • Locate the center of the bottom fascia and trim a 2.5" tall by 3.0" wide section.

7. Reinstall Components:

   • Reinstall the exhaust hangers, fasteners, and lower fascia removed in Steps 1 and 2.

Hardware List:

• (2) Carriage bolts: 1/2-13 x 2.00 GR5
• (2) Spacers: .250 x 1 x 3 (Part #: 3022)
• (2) Conical washers: 1/2" (Part #: 01292008)
• (2) Hex nuts: 1/2-13 GR2
• (4) Bolts: M8 x 1.25 x 40 CL8.8
• (4) Spacers (round hole): .250 x 1 x 1.5 (Part #: 4294)
• (4) Conical washers: 3/8" (Part #: 01292006)
• (2) Pull wires: 1/2-13 (Part #: 5482)

Safety Notes:

• Always wear safety glasses during installation.
• Observe all safety precautions when working under the vehicle.
• Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch.
• Ensure fasteners and hitch components are periodically checked and tightened.

Specifications:

• Hitch Type:
  • Max Gross Trailer Weight: 2000 lb. (908 kg)
  • Max Tongue Weight: 200 lb. (90.8 kg)
  • Weight Distributing: N/A
• This product complies with SAE J684 and New York V.E.S.C. Regulation V-5 standards.

Installation Instructions for 2015-Current Volkswagen Golf

Part Numbers:

• 24925
• 77313
• CQT24925

Installation Time:

• Approximately 1 hour for professional installers.

Wiring Access Location:

Not specified.

Tools Required:

• Ratchet Torque Wrench
• Safety Glasses
• Sockets: 13 mm, 3/4"
• Flat Head Screwdriver
• Plastic Trim Tools
• Utility Knife
• T10 Torxbit Socket
• 6” Socket Extension
• Bungee Cord

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Remove Lower Fascia:

   • Use a T10 Torxbit socket to remove two (2) plastic screws and two (2) tabs from the bottom lower fascia.
   • Use plastic trim tools or a flat head screwdriver to unclip all tabs behind the lower fascia.
   • Remove the lower fascia.

2. Lower Exhaust Hanger:

   • Use a 13 mm socket to remove one (1) bolt from the exhaust hanger bracket on each side and lower the muffler temporarily.
   • Support the muffler with a bungee cord to prevent damage.

3. Remove Lower Bumper Bolts:

   • Use a 13 mm socket to remove four (4) M8 factory bolts from the lower portion of the bumper beam.
   • Return the bolts to the vehicle owner.

4. Install Hitch: a. Using the reverse fishwire method, feed the carriage bolt (1) and spacer (2) through slots on the bottom of the frame rails. Leave pull wires attached. b. Tape four (4) 1/4" spacers (6) on the forward side of hitch brackets and align the spacer holes with the hitch slots. c. Raise the hitch into position, over the exhaust, and feed the pull wires through the hitch holes. d. Remove pull wires, then loosely install the 1/2" conical washer (3) and hex nut (4) to the carriage bolt. Adjust the heat shield as needed. e. Loosely install four (4) M8 bolts (5) and four (4) 3/8" conical washers (7) into the existing bumper weldnuts.

5. Tighten Fasteners:

   • Tighten all M8 CL8.8 fasteners to 20 Lb.-Ft. (27 N*M).
   • Tighten all 1/2" GR5 fasteners to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 N*M).

6. Trim Lower Fascia:

   • Locate the center of the bottom fascia and trim a 2.5" tall by 3.0" wide section.

7. Reinstall Components:

   • Reinstall the exhaust hangers, fasteners, and lower fascia removed in Steps 1 and 2.

Hardware List:

• (2) Carriage bolts: 1/2-13 x 2.00 GR5
• (2) Spacers: .250 x 1 x 3
• (2) Conical washers: 1/2"
• (2) Hex nuts: 1/2-13 GR2
• (4) Bolts: M8 x 1.25 x 40 CL8.8
• (4) Spacers (round hole): .250 x 1 x 1.5
• (4) Conical washers: 3/8"
• (2) Pull wires: 1/2-13

Safety Notes:

• Always wear safety glasses during installation.
• Observe all safety precautions when working under the vehicle.
• Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch.
• Ensure fasteners and hitch components are periodically checked and tightened.

Specifications:

• Hitch Type:
  • Max Gross Trailer Weight: 2000 lb. (908 kg)
  • Max Tongue Weight: 200 lb. (90.8 kg)
  • Weight Distributing: N/A
• This product complies with SAE J684 and New York V.E.S.C. Regulation V-5 standards.

Warranty Information:

For complete warranty instructions, please download the full installation PDF.

Technical Support:

For technical support and assistance, our team of experts is available to help. You can reach our tech support by visiting www.trailerjacks.com or calling 877-869-6690.

Attention: This is a summary of the installation procedure. For complete installation instructions, including diagrams and detailed information from the manufacturer, please download the full installation PDF.