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  • Can I Replace Rear Panel on 2022 Cadillac XT4 with Draw-Tite Hitch Installed
  • Yes, once the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76266 is installed on your 2022 Cadillac XT4 you'll be able to place that rear bumper fascia cover back over it for an OEM look. I'm attaching an installation video and some photos for you to check out about this. If you're planning on doing some towing with this hitch then I also recommend picking up the T-One Wiring # 118795, the Mount Bracket # 18144, and the Ball Mount Kit # C45154. Attached are some additional videos for...
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  • Installation of Curt Hitch C13002 on 2011 Cadillac SRX
  • Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13002 will install on the 2011 Cadillac SRX such that the end of the receiver tube will extend out past the location of the OEM knock-out panel. This is why that panel must be notched. If you refer to the linked image taken from our install video you'll see the receiver tube position relative to this panel. The complete install video and the written instructions are also included for your reference.
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  • Installing a Brake Controller on a 2012 Cadillac SRX with Tow Package
  • When installing a proportional brake controller, like the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195, the wiring (or connector) that you will need to connect to is typically under the driver side dash as you found. Because of this, brake controllers are usually installed either under the steering column or in the center control panel if there is a way to do so. There is no specific place that a brake controller has to be installed, just as long as the wiring can reach where it needs to and that it is...
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  • Nut Size Recommendation for Making Brake Controller Connection Under Hood of 2009 Cadillac Escalade
  • You will need a M6 x 1.0 nut like part # 185916 and a M8 x 1.25 nut # 185917.
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  • Is there Drilling Required to Install Draw-Tite Hitch 24764 on a Cadillac CTS or STS
  • Yes, you will need to drill 4 holes in the trunk pan. YOu will use a 1/8 inch drill bit to start the holes then enlarge them using a 1/2 inch bit. I would use some sort of silicone sealant to seal the holes as well. I have added a link to the instructions below for you to review.
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  • Vehicle Fits for Curt Class V Hitch C15324
  • Curt Class V hitch # C15324 is designed to install on your 2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT without any trimming so it should fit snug to the frame without the bumper getting in the way. The written instructions, which are linked for you, make no mention of the need to do any mods for the hitch to fit. It is possible that the bumper cover on your 2003 Escalade EXT may be shifted slightly from its original position. Plastic materials like bumper covers can change shape slightly from years of...
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  • How Hard is it to Install a Trailer Hitch on a 2013 Cadillac XTS
  • The installation difficulty for Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 36538 for a 2013 Cadillac XTS is listed as a 5 out of 10. The scale is based on estimated time to install the hitch with each tick on the scale representing 10 minutes. So at a 5 it would take a professional approximately 50 minutes to perform the installation. We usually estimate a novice will take twice as long so that would be 1 hour and 40 minutes. If you plan on doing some towing the recommended ball mount is # 36061 and it...
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  • Why Is Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195 Always On Even When Vehicle Is Turned Off?
  • It is normal for the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195 to be on even when your 2008 Cadillac Escalade is turned off, and it goes into sleep mode after 15 minutes of not sensing movement to preserve your battery. The reason for it always being on is that's how it saves your preset settings, if it was turned off/unplugged each time the vehicle was turned off you would need to setup the controller each time. I included a video of the # 90195 for you to take a look at.
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  • Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller Showing Numbers When Disconnected on 2011 Cadillac Escalade
  • If your Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller # 90885 has numbers scrolling on the display when it is not connected, it seems likely you have some sort of corrosion on the brake output circuit of your 2011 Escalade's 7-way. It would seem that the brake controller thinks that your trailer is still connected, which would explain the numbers. I recommend removing the connector from the socket of your 7-way and cleaning the pins to see if that does the trick, and a replacement 7-way...
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  • Derale Transmission Cooler Installation Direction on a 2006 Cadillac CTS
  • The best place to mount the Derale Transmission Cooler # D13502 on your 2006 Cadillac CTS is directly behind the front grill and in front of the radiator and A/C condenser. It looks like you will have to remove the front grille or at least the core support cover in order to get an accurate available space measurement. In the attached picture you will see the different spaces that a transmission cooler can install, which in your case # 1 would work best if there is enough available space. If...
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  • Will JT's Strong Arm Jack Stabilizer Kit for 5th Wheel RVs Work with Extended Rear Brackets
  • I looked at the instructions for the JT's Strong Arm Jack Stabilizer Kit for 5th Wheel RVs part # LC191024 and they state to measure from the rear side of the electric jack leg 27-3/4” and place a mark on the bottom of the main rails. Therefore, so long as you have space on the frame in this location there should not be an issue with the extended bracket (as long as it's factory) as the mounts swivel. Once the trailer is leveled, simply tighten the t-handle to lock everything in place.
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  • Base Plate Installation Instructions for Flat Towing a 2010 Cadillac SRX
  • It just so happens we have a video showing the # BX1690 Blue Ox base plates being installed on a 2011 SRX model, you can view it by clicking the provided link. If you are towing from a receiver hitch at the rear of your motorhome, I would recommend the Blue Ox Alpha # BX7380 tow bar, which makes hookup and unhooking much easier and comes with the quick disconnect hardware needed to remove the tow bar from the towed vehicle. The necessary safety cables are included with the tow bar. Finally,...
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  • Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller Installation on 2011 Cadillac SRX
  • Trailer brake controllers such as the Prodigy P3 # 90195 require a brake light switch signal to trigger the controller's output to the trailer brakes. The best way to access a brakes-only signal is at the COLD side of a vehicle's brake light switch; this is the wire that carries voltage ONLY when the pedal is pressed and at no other time. The pedal position sensor will not work. You will need to access a brake-light-only signal at the car's BCM (body control module) which is just above...
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  • Size of Install Bolts Included With Draw-Tite 75682 Class III Hitch for 2016 Cadillac SRX
  • The Draw-Tite # 75682 Class III hitch installs using six M12x1.75x40 hex bolts. It's extremely unlikely that the previous hitch shipped out with the wrong bolts. The hitch installs using bolts that attach to nuts that have been welded up into the vehicle frame members and bumper beam. After a vehicle is 2 or 3 years old, road grime and corrosion get built up on the threads in those nuts (especially in the rust belt where corrosive chemicals are used to treat the roads in winter). What...
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  • Which Setting Should Thule Gateway Pro Bike Rack Be Set To For 2015 Cadillac ATS?
  • According to Thule, you should have the setting on 7 when installing the Thule Gateway Pro 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount # TH88VR onto your 2015 Cadillac ATS. I also recommend adding Thule Passive Security Strap # TH533 which will lock the carrier to your locked trunk.
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  • How to Find the Wiring for a Brake Controller on a 2006 Cadillac SRX
  • It sounds like you are looking for the correct wire to connect your brake controller to your 2006 Cadillac SRX brakes. I do have a way to help you, but there is no color schematic when it comes to the wiring for your brake controller. I checked with my contact at Cequent, a brake controller manufacturer, and he said that the place you will want to pick up the brake light signal is on the wire for the third brake light, at the rear of the vehicle. This will be a white wire and will most...
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  • Is Drilling Required to Install a Trailer Hitch on a 1999 Cadillac Seville
  • Drilling is actually not required to install Curt trailer hitch # C12265 on a 1999 Cadillac Seville. However, there is fascia trimming required. I have included a link to the installation instructions which point this out. If you go with the hitch and plan on towing then the recommended ball mount is # 36051 and you can use 1-7/8 inch ball # 19256 or 2 inch ball # 19258. And for trailer wiring you can use # C59496 to add a 4-Way flat connector to the rear of the vehicle. If you want to...
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  • Can I Carry Two 66 LB Ebikes On A Thule EasyFold XT
  • I do not think you will have a problem carrying your 66 lb ebikes on the Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount, part # TH903202, provided you follow this piece of advice. Now this advice is not from me, but from ebike manufacturers speaking about the best way to transport their bikes on your vehicle. You should always remove your batteries from your bike when transporting them on a bike rack. If you follow that advice you will not have to...
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  • Does the Curt Front Hitch Require Fascia Trimming to Install on a 2002 Cadillac Escalade
  • Depending on how you install the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 31302 will determine if you need to trim the front fascia. This front mount hitch is a high/low hitch that can be installed with the hitch opening on the top of the cross member or below it. If you choose to install the cross member with the hitch opening below the cross member you will not need to trim anything. If you want the additional ground clearance of having opening above the cross member then you will...
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  • Installing Tekonsha Curt C51180 Echo Brake Controller 90250 on 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV
  • In order for the # C51180 Echo to function, you'll need to have all the lighting functions and the 12-volt power feed at the 7-way functional. You can use a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 to confirm this. First, check the pin in the 1:00 position on the 7-way. You should be picking up power on this circuit. If not, you'll need to make a wiring connection under the hood. Click the video link I've provided, and fast forward to the 7:50 mark. Remove the cover off the fuse box and take...
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