Good news. You will not have to cut or modify the bumper or rear fascia in any way to install the Curt Trailer Hitch, # C11090, on your 2009 Volkswagen Eos. You may have to trim or bend a heat shield so the hitch will fit properly. I have included a link to the installation instructions below.
The recommended ball mount for this hitch is # 3594. Use only the recommended ball mount and it should only be used in the rise position. For a hitch ball, you can use # 19256 (1-7/8 inch diameter)... view full answer...
According to Yakima, the glass hatch adapters are not needed to install the Yakima HangOut 2 Bike Rack part # Y02637 on your 2012 Volkswagen Eos. Instead, you will need to convert the top two hook straps to anchor mode using the diagram I have attached for you which is also page 4 in the installation manual. The other 4 straps (2 side/2 bottom) will not need to be converted to anchor mode.
If you are looking for any sort of security then you will want to use part # Y02623 to secure the... view full answer...