Expert Answers about Cadillac XTS

• How Hard is it to Install a Trailer Hitch on a 2013 Cadillac XTS
• The installation difficulty for Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 36538 for a 2013 Cadillac XTS is listed as a 5 out of 10. The scale is based on estimated time to install the hitch with each tick on the scale representing 10 minutes. So at a 5 it would take a professional approximately 50 minutes to perform the installation. We usually estimate a novice will take twice as long so that would be 1 hour and 40 minutes. If you plan on doing some towing the recommended ball mount is # 36061 and it...
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• Is Trimming Required When Installing Curt Trailer Hitch # C12115 on a 2013 Cadillac XTS
• According to my technical contact at Curt, cutting and/or trimming any of the bumper fascia on your 2013 Cadillac XTS is not required when installing Curt Trailer Hitch # C12115. I have the instructions attached for your reference. The modification that is required for installation is in step # 3. The rearward hole in the suspension cross needs to be enlarged to 1/2 inch. My contact also told me that although he does not have an exact measurement, the hitch sits basically flush under...
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• Is Fascia Trimming Required to Install Curt Trailer Hitch 12115 on a 2013 Cadillac XTS
• For trailer hitch # C12115 trimming is not required on the 2013 Cadillac XTS. However, you will have to enlarge one hole on the passenger side crossmember to 1/2 inch diameter. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view. All of the available hitches for your vehicle will require enlarging the hole. If you are planning on doing some towing the correct ball mount is # C45017 and use pin and clip # PC2. For a 1-7/8 inch ball use # 19256 and for a 2 inch ball use...
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• Installation of Draw-Tite Class II # 36538 Receiver Hitch on 2014 Cadillac XTS
• The Draw-Tite Class II hitch, part # 36538 does indeed make use of existing holes, but the hole used for the forward-most attachment point will need to be enlarged with a 1/2 inch drill bit. The exhaust does not need to be dropped, but one of the exhaust hanger bolts is replaced with a longer bolt. If you will be towing with your XTS, I would recommend a ball mount like # C45503. You will also need a hitch ball like # 19256 for a 1-7/8 inch ball or # 19258 for a 2 inch ball. To complete...
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• What Vehicle Wires Are Used When Installing Trailer Connector On 2016 Cadillac XTS
• You can use the circuit tester to identify the wires you'll need to connect to the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter # C59236. Have someone sit in the driver seat and run through the functions while you test the wires at the rear of the vehicle. In the instructions the wires can be found behind the tail light housing on each side of the vehicle. You will then attach the included converter as follows: Converter Brown Wire: Tail Light Circuit Converter Yellow Wire: Left Turn Circuit Converter...
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• How To Install Vehicle Wiring Harness Of 2013 Cadillac XTS
• The Curt 59190 you have should work as it is designed for vehicles with separate wiring like your 2013 Cadillac XTS, so I recommend double checking the way you have the harness wired. You will need to use a circuit tester like # PTW2993 to identify the wiring functions of your vehicle. You will need to identify the following functions on your factory wiring and make the following connections: Red wire gets connected to the brake light wire Green wire gets connected to the passenger...
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