Does the Heat Shield Need to be Removed to Install the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver
Question:
is it better to cut the heat shield or drill it? on a 2024 subaru forester
asked by: Fred H
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Expert Reply:
The heat shield actually has to be permanently removed to install the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e83ZR on your 2024 Subaru Forester.
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Bryce D
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Fred H.
3/6/2024
it does not say that in the instruction sheet that comes with the hitch it said either cut or drill the heat shield and reinstall it