etrailer Trailer Hitch Installation - 2014 Mazda CX-5 Video

On your 2018 Mazda CX-5 Touring model there is a trim piece on the bottom center of the rear bumper area, about 2 feet, long L-shaped, and held in place by two push pin connectors. This trim piece must be removed to install Drawtite Hitch #76138.…

It seems that the person you spoke with is confused. A stabilization strap and an anti-rattle bolt do not serve the same purpose. A stabilization strap helps support the non-trailer load on the hitch, while an anti-rattle bolt helps to eliminate…

It looks like you installed the Draw-Tite Class III trailer hitch, part #76138, on your 2016 Mazda CX5 back in 2017. This trailer hitch has a towing capacity of 4,500 lbs and a tongue weight capacity of 675 lbs, but keep in mind, you will be…

We have a way you can install a 7-way on your 2015 Mazda CX-5 but not all vehicles have custom fit 7-ways made for them so you'd have to start with the more common 4-way like the part #C56011 which is custom fit for your vehicle. From there…

The Curt trailer wiring harness you referenced, part #C56011, is a correct fit for your Mazda CX5. This plug-and-play harness connects at the tail light assemblies by plugging in between the vehicle wiring and the tail light assemblies. I have linked…

If you are planning on towing a jet ski that is loaded on a jet ski trailer, the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver Part #76138 will work for your application. The hitch can handle the towing capacity of up to 4,500 pounds, although you will…

Thank you for providing a photo of your trailer coupler. Trailers should always be level when hitched. If a trailer is out of level when towed it will tend to have more sway. I notice you have weight distribution (WD) lift brackets on your trailer…

The correct torque for installing lug nuts on your 5 X 8 trailer's 5-lug wheels will depend on the size of the lugs. For a 1/2-inch lug the torque spec ranges from 75- to 85-ft-lbs. For a 9/16-inch lug the torque spec ranges from 135- to…

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

I have attached a chart for you to take a look at that includes the lug nut torque specifications. If your wheel uses 1/2 inch lug nuts or wheel bolts like the 12 Inch Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel #AM20124 referenced in your question, you will torque…

To install the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver item #e98902 on your 2019 Mazda CX-5 Signature you will need to remove a two foot long L shaped panel that is beneath your vehicle. I have linked a diagram I made as well as an installation video. This…

You will need to use a cheater bar on the end of the wrench to get enough leverage to loosen the nut on the ball on ball mount #C45036. Chances are the crescent wrench has a wide and flat handle so you will likely need to go to a hardware store to…