Expert Answers about Mazda CX-9

• Is Lowering the Spare Tire Needed to Install Curt Hitch on 2014 Mazda CX-9
• The rear spare tire does not need to be lowered or removed in order to install the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 13575 on a 2014 Mazda CX-9. The installation is very simple, simply lift the hitch up into position and tighten the hardware then you're done. The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 75531 does not require the spare tire to be lowered either.
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• How Difficult is Trailer Harness Installation on a 2008 Mazda CX-9
• We do have a video of a similar product on a 2010 Mazda CX-7. I have linked to it below. It is a bit easier than the install on a 2008 CX-9. For your vehicle, You would need to connect to both the driver and passenger side tail light. You would attach one wire to the body of the car as a ground and you would run one more wire up to the battery for power. I have also included a link to the directions for the harness for your 2008 CX-9 that describe in detail, with pictures, the installation...
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• Trailer Hitch Receiver, Wiring and Ball Mount For Pulling a U-Haul Trailer With a 2022 Mazda CX-9
• The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13284 is a confirmed fit for your 2022 Mazda CX-9. I verified this with Curt. When we installed this on a 2020 CX-9 we found the receiver height to be 13-1/2" from the ground. I recommend the etrailer 2-3/4" Rise or 4" Drop Ball Mount Kit # EBMK4 as its 2-3/4" rise will put you at 16-1/4" and most trailers have a 16" coupler height. You will also need the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118278 to operate the trailer lights on the U-Haul trailer. The Mounting...
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• What is Weight Distribution Capacity for Hitch that Fits 2020 Mazda CX-9
• Trailer hitches sometimes have higher towing capacities when you use a weight distribution system with them like the Curt Hitch part # C13284. What a weight distribution system does is use spring bar leverage to distribute some of the trailer's tongue weight up to the front axle of the tow vehicle which ends up reducing rear suspension sag, improves handling, and braking. I attached a help article on weight distribution systems for you to check out as well. The Strait Line system part...
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• Does the Curt C13284 Hitch Fit a 2023 Mazda CX-9?
• According to Curt the Item # C13284 hitch you were looking at stopped fitting the CX-9's after the 2022 model year. The correct hitch for your 2023 Mazda CX-9 is the Draw-Tite item # 76020. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Mazda with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 4,500 lbs towing capacity and a 675 lbs maximum tongue weight. This hitch can be used with weight distribution systems but that will not increase its capacity. I have linked...
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• Can the Tekonsha Wiring Harness # 118278 Fit a 2016 Mazda CX-9
• The Tekonsha Wiring Harness # 118278 is only confirmed to fit 2016 Mazda CX-9's with a factory tow package. If you do not know if you have a factory tow package, you can check behind your rear trim panels to see if you find the factory connectors. If you find factory connectors, you can use a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 to probe the connectors to see if they are active with taillight functions. If not, you will have to check with your dealer to see if the factory connectors can be...
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• Spare Tire Operation with Curt Trailer Hitch 13575 Installed on 2015 Mazda CX-9
• The Curt hitch part # 13575 when installed does change the spare tire access but you still will be able to access the spare tire when needed. Basically you'll have to push the spare around the hitch as you raise or lower it. We've had customers with this hitch come back and say this is what they had to do and it wasn't too difficult of an additional step.
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• Dimensions and Weight of Draw Tite Hitch 76020
• The overall width of the Draw Tite hitch is 41 inches, the depth front to back is 21 inches and the height is 8 inches. The weight is then 37 lb. Based on the standard checked back dimensions I believe this would be too large. Weight should be fine as that's typically around 50 lb.
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• Does Tow Ready T-One Connector # 118520 On A 2008 Mazda CX-9 Have A Constant Current
• The Tow Ready T-One Connector # 118520 for your 2008 Mazda CX-9 will have a constant supply of power whether the vehicle is running or not since it is connected directly to the battery. However, it will not cause a drain on the battery because the trailer wiring circuits are not active when not in use. For example, the only time a draw is placed on the power wire is when the stop, turn, or taillight circuit on the vehicle is activated and the lights on the trailer are drawing amperage. I...
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• How Much Does The Curt Class III Hitch Receiver For My 2020 Mazda CX-9 Weigh
• According to Curt, the Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2", part # C13284, weighs 34.1 lbs. It has a shipping weight of 40 lbs. It has a maximum tongue weight of 600 lbs and a maximum gross trailer weight of 4,000 lbs. I have included a video installation link below.
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• Possible Tire Chain Solution for 2018 Mazda CX-9 with Tire Size 255/50R20
• The best solution is to contact a Mazda dealer in an area near mountains and ask them what they recommend people do. On one hand you don't want to void the warranty of the vehicle, and on the other you want to be able to be compliant with snow chain laws as well as not get stranded. Normally dealers in mountain areas will have a suitable compromise. We had the chance to install the Titan chains part # TC2324 on a 2016 Mazda CX-9 like yours and found they fit well. These are also Class...
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• Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2015 Mazda CX-9
• Yes, there is a trailer wiring harness that will plug in line with the tail light wiring on your 2015 Mazda CX-9. You can use # 118520. I have included a link to a video showing an example installation on an earlier CX-9. You can order anything, including trailer hitch # 13575, online or by calling; whichever way you would like. To order online just click the Add to Cart button on the product pages you wish to purchase or down below on this page and checkout when you're ready. If you...
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• Install Video for Installing 4-Way to 5-Way Adapter 20036
• We don't have an install video for the # 20036 on a Mazda CX-9 like what you have. The process is the same for all vehicles though as it's a matter of testing the wires that lead to the reverse lights and tapping into the circuit that has power when the reverse lights are on. I attached an install video on a similar vehicle for you to check out as well.
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• Best Way to Run Power Wire To Install Tow Ready T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness on 2007 Mazda CX-9
• To complete the installation of T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness, part # 118520, there is normally a grommet located close to the installation point that can be used, it is normally at the bottom of trunk cargo area. You would want to cut a small slit in the grommet, feed the wire through and seal the cut you made in grommet with silicone. We do not have specific information for your vehicle as to the location of the grommet. If you find it easier you could run the wire through the interior...
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• Mounting Options for 4-Pole Connector on 2010 Mazda CX-9
• I have just returned from the warehouse and have looked at the actual hitch. The hitch does feature the mounting plate and is exactly as shown in the photo. The easiest method would be to keep the connector in the cargo area until needed. When you are towing, you can run the wire out the rear door and close the door on it. The weatherstripping around the rear door is thick enough that the wires will not be damaged, as long as you avoid the area around the latch. This method provides the...
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• Why Does Power Wire of Trailer Wiring for 2011 Mazda CX-9 Have to Run to Battery Directly
• If you were to run the power wire of the Curt Vehicle Wiring # 56016 to anywhere but the positive post of your vehicle battery you would void the warranty of the harness and could potentially damage the wiring of your CX-9 in the event of a short on the trailer wiring. The purpose of the battery wire being run to the battery is so that it bypasses the delicate vehicle wiring and eliminates the potential threat of the trailer wiring damaging the vehicle's wiring. It draws all of the power...
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• Will Curt Trailer Hitch from 2009 Mazda CX-9 Fit 2019 Mazda CX-9
• Your brand new 2019 Mazda CX-9 will require a new trailer hitch. The Curt Class III Hitch # 13575 you currently have installed on your 2009 CX-9 is only compatible with this vehicle up through the 2015 model year. Based on my research it looks like the CX-9 went through a generational change for the 2016 model year and there were enough differences to the rear of the vehicle that a new hitch fitment was needed. For your 2019 Mazda CX-9 the Curt Class III # C13284 will work perfectly....
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• Inno Square Bar Roof Rack Parts for 2008 Mazda CX-9
• The Inno square bar roof rack you referenced is intended for the CX-9 that has a bare roof wth no rails or crossbars on it. The complete rack does consist of three parts: # INB127, # INXP and # INTR124. These are the bars, the feet and the vehicle-specific fit kit, respectively. I verified with Inno that all of these parts are required for installing the rack on your CX-9.
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• 2014 Mazda CX-9 Malone Roof Rack Fit
• The Malone AirFlow 2 Bars can be cut shorter. That will be your best option as the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack - Aero Crossbars - Raised, Factory Side Rails - Aluminum - 50" Long, part # MPG215, will not fit your 2014 CX-9, the bars are not wide enough. The Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack - Aero Crossbars - Raised, Factory Side Rails - Aluminum - 58" Long, part # MPG216, will fit your vehicle. The aero bars are elliptical shaped to reduce noise and help with fuel efficiency. The bars have a t-channel,...
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• 3-Bike Trunk-Mounted Bike Rack Fit for 2016 Mazda CX-9
• I checked with our bike rack manufacturers, and there is a 3-bike trunk-mounted bike racks that fits your 2016 Mazda CX-9, though the Thule Passage # TH911XT is not a fit. Instead, you will need a rack from Yakima: - Yakima FullBack 3-Bike Rack # Y02633 Apart from fit, there are a number of reasons to go with the FullBack, starting with its strong anti-sway cradles and ratcheting straps which secure your bikes at three different points. This is important because it ensures your bikes...
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