Removing Silver Panel on 2016 Subaru Outback Wagon when Installing a Hitch

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Are there any hitches that do not require you to remove the decorative silver panel on the bumper?

asked by: Svr

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The only thing that needs to be removed and trimmed is the heat shield or heat shields when installing # 75673. We have other hitches # 76227 that will mount to the same mounts that the bumper beam is. The difference is that you will not have to trim the heat shield but you will have to remove the bumper.

expert reply by: Jacob H

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In regards to a 2016 Subaru Outback Wagon, you have two options which are ones that mount behind the bumper like the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part #76227 and ones that mount under the bumper like the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer…

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Draw-Tite 2-inch hitch #76227 is a confirmed fit on the 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon and for your reference I linked both the written instructions and an installation video showing a 2019 model year. Hardware is not included with the hitch since it uses…

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The Draw Tite Hitch part #75673 is a carry over from the 2017 Subaru Outback to the 2018 model. Draw Tite was able to get their hands on this vehicle very early to test fit and confirm the fit. I attached an installed picture for you to check out as…

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I recommend the Draw-Tite 2 inch hitch for the 2016 Subaru Outback Wagon part #76227. The Draw-Tite hitch is a no drill installation compared to some of the other hitch options on your vehicle that require drilling holes in the frame. It's also a…

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For some vehicles there are hitches available that do not have visible cross tubes. For your 2016 Subaru Outback wagon there are only options like the part #C13206 that have visible crosstubes. While the Curt hitch part #C13206 and the Draw-Tite part…

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The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer hitch part #76227 requires removing the foam bumper support temporarily for installation. The video does show the installer cutting the plastic fascia and then replacing the foam bumper support that comes with the…

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If you are careful installing the Draw Tite hitch part #76227 you shouldn't have any issue with the trim pieces damaging but if you do the only place to get them is a Subaru dealer.

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The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part #75673 or Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part #76227 are both excellent options for a 2017 Subaru Outback that will allow you to use the Thule EasyFold XT 2 E-Bike Platform Rack part…

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The reason the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #76227 is not rated for use with weight distribution systems is likely the design of your 2015 Subaru Outback. Weight distribution applies different forces to your hitch with the spring bars…

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Answer 11

Thank you for your purchases from etrailer, including the Draw-Tite Class III receiver #75673 and the Thule EasyFold bike rack #TH903202 for use on your wife's 2013 Subaru Outback Wagon. When we installed this hitch on a 2013 Outback we measured…

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The best hitch for your 2017 Subaru Outback wagon will be the Draw Tite hitch part #75673 which is a Class III hitch with a 2 inch opening. This hitch size gives you the most flexibility with hitch accessories and the best capacities as well. I like…

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Removing Silver Panel on 2016 Subaru Outback Wagon when Installing a Hitch

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