2009-2014 Acura TL All Class 1 Trailer Hitch, 1-1/4" Ball MountCURTOriginal price was $363.85. Current price is $275.92.In Stock
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However you define adventure -- whether it's climbing onto the back of a mountain bike, hunting from the top of a tree stand or camping with the family a long way from nowhere -- CURT class 1 hitches provide a light-duty towing receiver to help you Bring It. Each is made to fit a specific vehicle, providing easier installation, a better fit and optimal towing capacity. Custom class 1 trailer hitches are available for a variety of smaller vehicle types, including the compact car, crossover, minivan and small SUV. This particular class 1 hitch is designed to be a custom hitch for certain years of the Honda Accord, Acura TL and Acura TSX (to verify vehicle compatibility, see the CURT application guide at curtmfg.com). Tested in accordance with SAE J684, it offers a weight carrying capacity of 2,000 lbs. GTW and 200 lbs. TW. It is equipped with 1-1/4" receiver tube opening to accept a ball mount shank or other hitch mount. This class 1 hitch also comes with all necessary mounting hardware. With its lightweight design and smaller receiver tube size, a class 1 hitch is especially useful for adding cargo space with a hitch-mounted bike rack or cargo carrier. They can also typically be used to tow small trailers such as a utility trailer, kayak trailer or teardrop camper (never exceed the lowest weight capacity of any towing component; i.e. the vehicle, hitch, trailer, etc). Though CURT class 1 trailer hitches are only intended for light-duty towing, we apply the same principles of quality as we do to the rest of our rear mount hitches. Each class 1 hitch is made with hands-on engineering, high-strength steel and precise welding. We use a co-cured finish of liquid A-coat, inside and out, and durable black powder coat to provide a lasting defense against rust, chips and UV rays.
Trailer hitch weight ratings are limited to vehicle manufacturer's stated capacities
Not compatible for use with vertical hanging bicycles (bike racks that require the bicycles to be hung / mounted vertically)
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2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 Acura TL All Class 1 Trailer Hitch, 1-1/4" Receiver, Select Honda Accord, Acura TL, TSX
CURT offers a variety of high-quality trailer hitches and accessories for select vehicle models. Find the perfect fit for your towing needs at TowUniverse.
CURT, a Lippert brand, offers a complete line of towing products and is the leading manufacturer of custom-fit trailer hitches. We offer the broadest selection of custom-fit hitches, and each one is designed, welded, and coated in Wisconsin.
CURT is also a leader in flat towing products, as well as 5th wheel, gooseneck, and weight distribution hitches, ball mounts, electrical components, cargo solutions, and other towing accessories.
For everything from passenger cars and vans to full-size pickups and SUVs, CURT is 'The First Name in Towing Products®.'
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| Year | Make & Model | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 - 2014 | Acura TL | — |
Part number 11496 is designed for Acura TL and TSX (excluding Sport Wagon) and Honda Accord models. Confirm your vehicle matches these applications before purchasing.
No. The manual explicitly states this hitch is designed for Acura TL and TSX (excluding Sport Wagon) and Honda Accord. Sport Wagon models are not compatible.
The hitch has a gross load capacity of 2,000 lbs trailer weight and 200 lbs tongue weight when used as a weight-carrying hitch. However, you must not exceed your vehicle manufacturer's recommended towing capacity, which may be lower.
The hitch weighs 45 lbs.
You will need: socket wrench with 10mm, 9/16", and 11/16" sockets; torque wrench; die grinder or rotary tool (for hole enlargement); and aviation shears (for heat shield trimming).
The kit includes: 2 × 7/16-14 UNC grade 8 carriage bolts (1-1/2"), 2 × 7/16-14 UNC grade 8 serrated flange nuts, 2 × 0.250 × 1.00 × 2.50" square hole spacers, 2 × 7/16" fishwire, 2 × hex flange nuts (3/8-16), and 1 × 3/8" U-bolt.
Yes. You must lower the exhaust by removing rubber isolators before installation. For single exhaust vehicles, remove 2 isolators; for dual exhaust vehicles, remove 4 isolators. The exhaust is then raised and reattached after the hitch is secured.
Yes. You must remove the heat shield(s) by removing four screws per shield before installation. Save the screws and shields for reinstallation after the hitch is secured. The shields will then need to be trimmed around the hitch.
No drilling is required. However, you may need to enlarge the existing access holes in the frame rails using a die grinder or rotary tool if the hardware cannot pass through. Check whether the fasteners fit through the access holes before enlarging.
Yes. After reinstalling the heat shields, you must trim them around the hitch. The manual provides a heat shield trimming diagram showing the area to trim for Acura TL, Acura TSX, and Honda Accord models.
Torque all 7/16" hardware to 70 lb-ft and all 3/8" hardware to 45 lb-ft.
Torque the 7/16" carriage bolts to 70 lb-ft.
Torque the 3/8" U-bolt hardware to 45 lb-ft.
Fishwire is a method of threading fasteners through access holes in the frame rails. You thread the 7/16-14 × 1.5" carriage bolts and CM-SP11 spacers through the access holes and out the mounting holes in both frame rails. The manual includes a fishwire technique diagram showing this process.
Insert the 3/8" U-bolt through the tow hook as shown in the installation diagram. The U-bolt is then secured with 3/8-16 hex flange nuts.
Non-trailer loads can be applied to this hitch only if they are supported by auxiliary stabilizing straps. Failure to properly support non-trailer loads will void the product warranty.
Do not exceed your vehicle manufacturer's recommended towing capacity. The hitch itself is rated for 2,000 lbs trailer weight and 200 lbs tongue weight, but your vehicle's capacity may be lower.
After installation, periodically check that all fasteners are tight and that all structural components are sound. This maintenance is important for safe operation.
You should periodically check the receiver hitch to ensure that all fasteners are tight and that all structural components are sound.
The Curt 11496 is designed for use with ballmount #55001 or #45501.
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