Expert Answers about Mercedes-Benz M-Class

• Is Drilling Required for Installation of Draw-Tite # 75087 Hitch on 2004 Mercedes ML 350
• No, the Mercedes ML320/ML430 Class II Trailer Hitch, item # 75087, does not require drilling for installation. Some Items you may need with the Class 2 hitch if you're planning on towing are the following. • Ball Mount # 2923 • Hitch Ball # 19260 or # 63845 • Hitch Lock # e98882 • Taillight Wiring Harness # C59236 I've linked to some videos that you might find helpful.
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• Is Spacer Included With Curt 13018 Hitch Needed When Installing on 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML350
• I spoke with my contact in the engineering department at Curt, who tells me that by 'outboard mounted spare tire', they mean that if the vehicle's spare tire carrier is bolted to the bumper beam, the spacer plate is needed. If it's bolted elsewhere, the spacer will not be needed. If you'll be towing with the hitch, you'll also need a trailer wiring harness like # C59496, a ball mount like # 2753 and a trailer ball like # 19260 for a 1-7/8 inch or # 63845 for a 2 inch ball.
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• Installing the Tekonsha Primus IQ # TK90160 on a 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML500
• I can help you with the installation of the Tekonsha Primus IQ # TK90160 on your 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML500 but unfortunately, I don't know which wires you will be splicing to under your dash. To figure out what wires you need to use simply take a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 and test the wires (there may be a bundle) under the driver's side dash. Look for a constant 12V of power, a wire that only gets hot when the brake pedal is pressed, a wire that outputs voltage to the 7-Way at...
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• Removing Rear Bumper To Install Curt Trailer Hitch # 13342 on 2007 Mercedes ML350
• I did some research on the internet and found that some of the bolts may be behind plastic tabs on your 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The rear bumper may also have safety cables attached to the rear mud flaps. You will also have to remove a center fascia bracket that is pictured in the instructions. When you slide the rear bumper off, it will need to be slid straight back, as there are tabs that the bumper slides into to attach to the vehicle. I have linked instructions for the Curt Trailer...
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• How to Disengage Electric Boat Trailer Brakes for Backing Up Trailer with 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML-350
• If your boat trailer uses electric brakes such as # 23-469 it is a good idea to unplug the trailer connector from the ML-350 before you back the trailer up to launch your boat. Boat trailers are more and more often being fitted with electric brakes since they are less expensive than hydraulic brakes, but just the same electricity and water are not the best of friends. You can also simply unplug your trailer brake controller or turn its power setting down to zero when you need to back up...
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• Can All Trailer Lights Be Grounded to a Single Point
• Yes, you can tie all of the ground wires for your trailer lights to a single point of connection. We actually recommend this as it can sometimes cut down on the amount of issues and the time it takes to troubleshoot faulty lights. Please be sure that the ground you are using is suitable which means it is a bare metal surface. If you need any lights or wiring connectors for your trailer then take a look at the attached selection I have included for you which has many options for you to...
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• RF Brake Controller Install for 2011 Mercedes ML350 with Factory 7-wire
• To install Prodigy RF brake controller # TK94FR in your 2011 Mercedes Benz ML350 that has a factory 7-way all you need to do is make sure the 12 volt accessory circuit is complete and there is voltage on the 1:00 pin of your 7-way. Other than the controller now other parts would be needed. Check out the install video I attached for more info.
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• Does the Rear Fascia of a 2003 Mercedes ML350 Need to Be Trimmed to Install Draw Tite Hitch # 75087
• To install this Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75087, you will need to either have the rear fascia door removed or have it trimmed before it can be reinstalled on your 2003 Mercedes ML350. I attached installation instructions for this product for you to check out also. You may be interested in the following products to complete your towing setup: Class II Drawbar # 36071 Hitch Ball with 2 inch Diameter and Short Shank # 19258 Hitch Ball with 1-7/8 inch Diameter and Short Shank # 19256 Pin...
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• Trimming Trunk Pan Cover of 2010 Mercedes-Benz M Class to Install Curt # 13342
• Curt provides trimming instructions for its Class III trailer hitch, part # 13342. I've provided you a photo and diagram showing where and how much needs to be trimmed. You'll need to see your dealer for the trailer wiring harness, and for a ball mount, part # D-4 is recommended. For a 1-7/8 ball, use # 19260 or # 63845 for a 2 inch ball you''ll also need the Hitch Pin and Clip, # PC3.
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• What is the Installation Bolt Torque Specification for Draw-Tite Hitch # 75087
• The Draw-Tite Class III Hitch # 75087 that you referenced installs using included hardware. Three different fasteners, each with their own torque specification, are supplied with the hitch. The install instructions, which are linked for you, indicate the torque required for each of the three fasteners. This information can be found under figure 3. We leave the specific torque specs out of our videos just in case the manufacturer changes these between production runs.
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• Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2013 Mercedes ML350
• I checked and Curt hitch # C13117 is listed for all models of the 2013 Mercedes ML350 as long as it does NOT have the Active Curve System which is a hydraulically activated anti-sway/roll bar. Installation is rank a 5 out of 10. I have linked the installation instructions so you can see all the steps ahead of time. If you plan on doing some towing I recommend etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch...
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• Hitch Installation Instructions Availability for a 2012 Mercedes Benz ML350 non-BlueTEC
• I have video of the Draw Tite Hitch part # 76141 being installed on a 3 different vehicle, but not one on yours. It would still help to watch these so I have included them. . Honestly, Draw Tite and Hidden Hitch are the same company nowadays and their hitches are identical. Either one would work excellently for you. The Hidden Hitch brand name is being phased out. We don't even have a HiddenHitch for your vehicle anymore. Check out the installation instructions and video for the...
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• Which Direction Should Star Wheel of Brake Assembly Move to Tighten Brakes
• The adjustment star on brake assemblies like the # AKUBRK-35-D needs to turn counter-clockwise to expand the shoes so you'd need to click the star "up" to tighten the brakes or "down" to loosen them as you'd view them from the back of the assemblies. You will adjust the brakes using that wheel until there is a slight but constant drag of the shoe pads on the drum. I have included a link to a video and at about the 4:39 mark our installed begins adjusting the brakes.
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• Does the Bumper have to be Removed from a 1999 Mercedes ML320 to Install Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch
• You do not have to remove the bumper structure exactly from the 1999 Mercedes ML320 in order to install trailer hitch # 75087. You just have to temporarily remove the plastic fascia that covers the actual metal bumper and other components. It is actually not very difficult and I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view. This is a Class III trailer hitch so you will need to make sure that the bike rack you use will fit in a 2 inch receiver.
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• Should Orange Dot on Phone Screen Always Have Some Blue Around it with Curt Echo
• I reached out to my contact at Curt regarding your Echo Brake Controller # C51180 and he said what you are seeing is actually completely normal. Because of the sensitivity on the accelerometer you're most likely always going to have a bit of blue around the orange circle and this won't have a negative impact once the trailer is hooked up. Remember that the Echo isn't technically activated by the brake pedal but by the vehicle's deceleration - so any time you slow down during travel it's...
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• Is Modification Required to Install the Curt # 13342 on 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350
• You will not have to do any trimming or cutting on the bumper fascia to install the Curt Class III Trailer Hitch, # 13342, on your 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350, however, you will have to drill 2 holes through the trunk pan and do a little trimming on it before you reattach it. I have attached a link to the installation instructions for you to check out. You will use the hitch as a template to drill the holes and the receiver of the hitch will sit directly below the rear bumper fascia. This...
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• How Big of a Hole is Drilled in the bed of a 2009 Chevy Silverado 2500 for a Gooseneck Trailer Hitch
• If you are installing Gooseneck trailer hitch # 9464-35 you will drill a 3-1/2 inch hole for the Gooseneck ball. If you are looking at the B&W installation kit # BWGNRK1067-5W for a 2009 Chevy Silverado 2500 long bed then it is a 4 inch hole. I have included links to the installation instructions for both hitches for you.
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• Installing Vehicle to Vehicle Tail Light Converter # 118158 on Trailer w/Separate Brake/Turn Lights
• What the vehicle to vehicle (or vehicle to trailer in this case) does is to take the combined turn and brake signals on a vehicle trailer connector and separates them out so the turn signals and brake lights are separate. When using this converter on a trailer like you want to, you would not have to use diodes. I have included a picture that shows how it would wire up. Essentially you would mount this converter on the trailer. The trailer would need a regular 4-Way flat connector like...
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• Trailer Hitch and Wiring Harness for 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Blue TEC
• Curt classifies the difficulty level of the installation as 'moderate'. They tell me that a professional installer should be able to complete the installation in roughly 40 minutes to an hour. For a do-it-yourselfer, the install time will depend on you mechanical ability. To determine if the install is something you would feel comfortable attempting, take a look at the install instructions that I have linked for you. None of our suppliers offer a trailer wiring harness that is compatible...
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• Installing Draw-Tite Class III Trailer Hitch # 75087 on 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML320
• I have looked over the instructions, and despite the 10 out of 10 installation difficulty rating, I believe that if you have average mechanical ability, you should be able to complete the install without any problems. On a 1998 model, it appears that there are only 4 bolts holding the bumper fascia in place. Once those are removed, you can pull off the bumper fascia. The hitch itself is held in place by 4 bolts that will thread into nuts that have been welded behind the bumper structure....
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