Can Rear Bumper Fascia on 2012 Cadillac SRX Be Reinstalled After Mounting Hitch # 75682

Question:

I realize that the bumper facia can not be replaced on my 2012 Cad SRX when using model hitch 75682 which I purchased from you. However, ]f I were to notch out the center area where the hitch extends, could the facia then be safely replaced?

asked by: Howard D

Expert Reply:

I asked my technical contact at Draw-Tite about your question regarding re-installation of the rear bumper fascia from your 2012 Cadillac SRX after the hitch has been installed. He advised that he has no technical notes about this and has not seen any attempts made on their test vehicles.

This neither means it can be done nor that it cannot. It simply means that the hitch maker has not tested this process.

If your bumper fascia is otherwise going to sit in your garage I can fully understand your interest in trying to re-attach it to your SRX. Certainly this is something you can try on your own if you wish, but neither etrailer nor Draw-Tite can offer you specific guidance as to how to do it nor of the safety of the resulting installation. You will need to make your own judgement call on this one.

We do thank you for your hitch purchase.

expert reply by: Adam R