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  • Installing Trailer Wiring Harness on 2006 Scion xB
  • The Curt # C56175 trailer wiring harness you mentioned is not a vehicle specific item, it can be used with many different vehicles and therefore there are no vehicle specific instructions available. To install the wiring harness, having a circuit tester like part # 40376 would be very helpful. Locate the wiring harness feeding both of the taillight assemblies. You might need to do some disassembly in the cargo area of the vehicle or remove the taillight assemblies as if you were replacing...
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  • How Does Trailer Hitch Receiver Install on 2009 Scion xB
  • A trailer hitch like the Draw-Tite # 24815 will bolt-on to your 2009 Scion xB. This uses 4 bolts to attach the hitch to the existing holes in your frame underneath the vehicle. I have attached an installation video below, along with the written instructions for your reference.
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  • Does the Brake on the Dutton-Lainson StrongArm Electric Winch Work with the Motor On/Off
  • I spoke with Dutton-Lainson about the Dutton-Lainson StrongArm Electric Winch part # DL25001 and was able to confirm that the dynamic brake works in both directions whether the motor is on or off.
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  • Which Way Should a Conical Tooth Washer Face when Installing a Trailer Hitch on a 2012 Scion xB
  • Yes, the conical tooth washer needs to be positioned so that the teeth face the hitch. That is what prevents it from coming loose. Take a look at the video I have linked. At about the 1:50 mark the installers start to put the hardware on to mount the hitch and they mention the conical tooth washer.
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  • Do Yakima LoadStop Brackets Have Maximum Spread Limitation
  • I spoke with my contact at Yakima and confirmed there is not a specified maximum spread for the LoadStop Brackets # Y05000. The key things to keep in mind when deciding if you can carry a load on your roof rack is the weight capacity of your roof and if the load can be secured. You can check your owner's manual or local Scion dealer for the roof weight capacity. You will want to ensure your roof rack and the load on it do not exceed your vehicle's weight capacity. I recommend using...
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  • Measuring the Front and Rear Bar Stay Dimensions for Inno Roof Rack on 2009 Scion xB
  • I have the exact measurements to fit the Inno Roof Rack with part numbers # INXB153-2 (or # INXB123-2), # INXS250 ( or # INXS200), and # INK300 on your 2009 Scion xB. It sounds like the confusion comes from how there are different install instructions for the different parts and they must be used simultaneously. What will help you out here is the install guide for your fit kit # INK300. These are the clamps and pads that were designed specifically for your 2009 Scion xB. What you're looking...
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  • How Easy To Install T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness On Scion xB Is It Just Plug And Go
  • The item you selected, T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness, part # 118468 plugs directly into the tail light harness of your Scion xB, but does require a ground connection and connecting to the battery. Part # 118468 plugs into the tail light harness at the rear driver side of your vehicle located behind the trim panel. You will plug part # 118468 into the tail light harness then, plug the connector into the tail light. After plugging in part # 118468 to the tail light harness, you will need...
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  • Does the Muffler Have to be Removed to Install a Trailer Hitch on a 2005 Scion xB
  • According to the installation instructions for CURT Trailer Hitch, # 11487, you will not need to remove the muffler in order to install the hitch on your 2005 Scion xB. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view. The hitch comes with a ball mount, hitch pin, and clip. If you plan to do some towing you will need a ball, # 19256 (1-7/8 inch diameter) or # 19258 (2 inch diameter). For trailer wiring, use Curt Wiring Harness, # C56030. I have included a link to...
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  • Recommended 1-1/4-Inch Trailer Hitch for 2008 Scion xB
  • We do not maintain relationships with local installers for the hitches we sell but our hitch vendors, such as Draw-Tite and Curt, do provide a dealer-locator service on their websites. Many of our customers tackle the install on their own since we include hardware, instructions as well as videos to help. The hitch I recommend for your 2008 Scion xB is the light-duty 1-1/4-inch Class II model from Curt, part # C12490. This offer a higher weight capacity than the same-size Class I hitch...
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