Expert Answers about BMW 3 Series

• Installation of Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver on 2022 BMW 330i
• We have not had an opportunity to install the # SH34VR on a BMW 3 Series so we don't have an installation video at this time. You will need to remove some interior trim, the taillights, and the rear fascia to gain access to the factory reinforcement beam. The hitch will replace the factory reinforcement beam on your 2022 BMW 330i. I have attached the written instructions below for your reference.
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• Help With Installing 4-Way Wiring On a 2014 BMW 328D XDrive Sport Wagon
• While the only way you can verify exactly which wire is which on your specific 2014 BMW 328d XDrive is by contacting a dealer with the VIN or testing. We did install a similar 4-Way # 119250KIT on a 2018 which sounds like it has similar colored wires. I have linked the install video below which will hopefully help you with your installation as well. I find often times using a multimeter can be difficult and a Test Light # PTW2993 is much simpler.
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• Does the Heat Shield of a 2014 BMW 328 Grand Tourismo Need to be Removed to Install Curt Hitch
• Curt states that the heat shield needs to be removed to install the Curt Hitch part # C11367. According to Curt, the heat shield that's removed in step 2 is NOT reinstalled. Once the hitch is in place, there is no longer room for the heat shield, and the hitch actually does a much better job as a heat shield than the thin piece of metal would. If there's a possibility you might remove the hitch later to sell or trade in the vehicle, you can keep the heat shield for later reinstallation....
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch For 2014 BMW 328i Sedan
• I verified with Curt that their Class I hitch # C11367 is a correct fit for the 2014 BMW 328i sedan. This hitch fits models with a single muffler. Installation does require temporary removal of the bumper and heat shield and will also require a few basic hand tools (listed in the linked instructions) which include a torque wrench like # ALL944001. A helpful hitch installation article is linked for you too.
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• Hitch Install for 2021 BMW X3
• We actually have a feature on the web page for the Draw-Tite # 76226 that can be used to locate a local installer. Simply use the provided link and input your zip code. The Draw-Tite # 76226 is a fit for selected 2011-2022 BMW X3 models. If you'll be using the hitch for towing purposes, you'll also need a trailer wiring harness like part # TK77FR which is compatible with the 2018-2022 BMW X3. You'll also need a ball mount like # D-28, a hitch pin like # PC3 and # 19260 for a 1-7/8 or #...
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• Does Thule Roof Rack Use Factory Mounting Points on a 2008 BMW 335xi 4 Door
• Yes, adding a Thule roof rack using the following components will use the factory mounting points on the roof of your 2008 BMW 335xi 4 Door. You will need the Thule Fit Kit for Podium Style Foot Pack, # THKIT3028, that you have referenced. You will also need Thule SquareBars, # TH712200, and Thule Rapid Podium Roof Mounted Foot Pack, # TH460R.
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• What are Installation Instructions for the Stealth Hitches Trailer Hitch for a 2019 BMW 330xi
• Yes, I am attaching a link to the installation instructions for the Stealth Hitches trailer hitch that fits your 2019 BMW 330xi. The Kit # SH34VR is what you want if you only plan on using it for accessories like a bike rack or cargo carrier. If you plan on towing a trailer then the Kit # SH68VR is what you want instead as it comes with everything that you need to do so.
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• Installation Instructions for the Ventline Ceiling Garnish # VA0445-26
• Are you looking for installation instructions for a particular trailer vent or for the ceiling garnish, # VA0445-26? Ventline does not offer instructions just for the garnish because it is basically an interior trim piece that slides around the vent screen and screws to the ceiling or vent support. I have attached an installation video that shows a ceiling garnish and the vent screen, # BVC0573-31, that you purchased. I am not sure what 1/2 inch measurement you are talking about, but...
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• Where to Connect Stoplight Wire from a Hidden Hitch Pilot Brake Controller on a 1988 Chevy C2500
• You will normally find the stoplight wire coming right off of the vehicle brake pedal, and on Chevy trucks it is typically light blue in color, but this may not be exactly the same on your 1988 C2500. It sounds like you are testing correctly, but you may just need to move further back toward the brake pedal itself. You will know you have the right circuit when you get a power reading on your light tester when you push the pedal, but the circuit goes cold when you release it. Just in...
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• Trailer Hitch Recommendation and Installation on a 2010 BMW 328i with M Sport Package
• The Draw-Tite Sportframe Class I Trailer Hitch, # 24857, is listed to fit the 2010 BMW 328i sedan, but it has not been tested specifically on the M sport models. You will only have to do some fascia trimming if the rear bumper fascia on your model sits further below the vehicle frame or end panels than the base models. If not, then the receiver of the hitch will sit just below the rear bumper fascia. After doing some research on the M sport package, I do not think this will be an issue...
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• Measurements for Installing the Rack'em Double Barrel Trailer Tailgate Assist
• The length of the spring or internal mechanism does not really matter. What matters is the measurement from the floor of the trailer up to the top of the mounting bracket for tailgate assist # RA-27C. The top of the bracket that attaches to the tailgate needs to be 44 inches from the trailer floor. The main unit needs to be mounted so that the end with the chain that attaches to the tailgate is right at the end of the side rail.
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• Installation Instructions for Draw-Tite Class I Trailer Hitch # 24857 on 2011 BMW 328i Sedan
• If you'll be using the hitch as an attachment point for a bike rack or other hitch mounted accessory only, the Draw-Tite Class I hitch, part # 24857 would be a good choice. If you're using the hitch as an attachment point for a bike rack, you'll need to make sure your bike rack is compatible with a Class I hitch, and that you're carrying no more than two bikes. If you're planning on doing some light duty towing, be sure that the weight of the trailer doesn't exceed the towing capacity...
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• Installation Procedure for Derale # D13502 Transmission Cooler on 2011 Honda CR-V
• The 2009 and the 2013 Honda CR-V are of different generations, so there's likely mechanical differences between the two vehicles. In general, the procedure would be similar. The cooler would be installed inline with the transmission line returning to the transmission from the radiator. The specifics of the install, such as the procedure for removing the grille and bumper cover to access the front of the radiator would likely be different.
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• Where is the Inertia Sensor in the Blue Ox Patriot 3 and Brake Buddy Portable Braking Systems
• The inertia sensor is inside of the main unit of the Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System # BLU37TR, not in the remote. The same as the Brake Buddy Classic 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System # HM39494. While not recommended, the Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System # BLU37TR can be used without the RF controller if deemed necessary. But, it is recommended to use the controller for the operational feedback.
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• How Visible is Draw-Tite Class I Hitch Installed on 2007 BMW 328i Sedan
• Hidden Hitch was a brand name that's now defunct, not a description of how visible the hitch is or isn't. Luckily enough, in this case, the hitch crossbar is well concealed behind the bumper fascia so that the only visible portion of the hitch from the rear would be the receiver opening and the safety chain loops, as you can see in the diagram I've provided. Hidden Hitch and Draw-Tite are manufactured by the same parent company, Horizon Global. The hitches are identical with the exception...
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• Hitch and Wiring for a 2016 BMW 328i
• I contacted Horizon Global and they advised me that removing the heat shield on your 2016 BMW 328i is acceptable, so you can safely go with the Curt # C11367. I also recommend the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C59236. The wiring harness has a converter box that will protect back feed from the trailer to your vehicles factory wiring if there is a short by blocking the connection between the two. I always recommend following the instruction however,...
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• Should CTEK MULTI US 7002 Battery Charger Be Connected Directly to Vehicle Battery while Charging
• When charging your vehicle's battery with a charger like the CTEK MULTI US 7002 12-Volt Universal Battery Charger # CTEK56353 you will want to connect the charger directly to the battery. A great option if the battery is difficult to access is to use the included eyelet-terminal attachment system with the Comfort Connect end plug to connect the battery to the CTEK charger. I found the owner's manual for the 1996 BMW 328i to state that if the vehicle is to be parked for longer than 4 weeks,...
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• Installation Instructions for Curt Trailer Hitch # C11756 on 2007 BMW 3-Series Sedan
• The Curt trailer hitch receiver you referenced, their 1-1/4-inch Class I hitch # C11756, is a correct fit for the 335i and 335xi sedans with gasoline engines. The hitch installs without drilling using included hardware. At right you will find a link to the installation instructions for this hitch receiver. I have also linked for you two articles with helpful general tips for hitch installation. Please note that this light-duty hitch has a tongue weight capacity of 200-lbs and maximum trailer...
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• Installation Instructions for Curt Class I Trailer Hitch # C11756 for a 2007 BMW 335i
• I've linked the installation instructions for the Curt # C11756. The hitch is compatible with a 335i sedan, non-Diesel model. If you were planning on using the hitch for towing purposes, you'll also need the trailer wiring harness, part # C59496. The recommended ball mount is part # C45521 and use part # F-4 for the pin and clip. For a 1-7/8 inch ball, use part # C40001 or for a 2 inch ball, use part # C40018.
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• Is Heatshield Re-Installed On 2017 BMW 328d XDrive Sports Wagon When Installing Trailer Hitch
• The installation instructions for the Curt # C11367 trailer hitch shows in step 2 that the heatshield is removed. In step 8 the instructions say to reverse steps 1 through 5. I called my contact at Curt and although the instructions do not mention modifying or trimming the heatshield, they told me that the heatshield is re-installed but you may need to do a little trimming or adding a hole in the heatshield.
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