Expert Answers about Chevrolet Vehicle Trim
- Does Fascia Need To Be Trimmed When Installing Curt Front Hitch # 31322 On 2008 Chevy Silverado Z71
- The instructions for installing the Curt 2 Inch Front Hitch # 31322 on a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 does say that you will need to trim the fascia as needed. You will install the side plates of the hitch to the vehicles frame rails. Then, you will attach the hitch crossmember to the side plates on the vehicle. This will show you where the fascia will need to be trimmed to gain access to the hitch receiver tube.
I am including a link to the installation instructions for the Curt...
view full answer... - Trimming Front Fascia/Air Dam to Install Front Mount Trailer Hitch on a 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500
- The instructions for installing the Curt 2 Inch Front Hitch # 31322, see link, on a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 do say that you will need to trim the fascia as needed. First, you will install the side plates of the hitch to the vehicles frame rails. Then attach the hitch crossmember to the side plates on the truck. This will show you where the fascia will need to be trimmed to gain access to the hitch receiver tube.
The instructions do not show where the fascia has to be trimmed because...
view full answer... - Does the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch 76288 Require Trimming On a 2020 BMW X5
- The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 76288 is the perfect option for a 2020 BMW X5 as it has a hidden cross tube which means only the receiver tube will be present, therefore the overall look once installed will be very sleek. That said, because of the hidden and sleek design you will need to do some slight trimming to a plastic trim panel under the vehicle's rear bumper fascia. However, this trimming is very minor and unnoticeable from outside the vehicle so please don't...
view full answer... - Front Mount Hitch Fascia Trimming Required for a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado Duramax
- All of the front mount hitches for the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado may require trimming of the black plastic fascia, that is mounted under the front bumper of your truck, depending on how the front bumper is mounted to the frame on each individual vehicle.
Since you have a Duramax engine in your truck, you most likely need a front mount hitch that will fit a 2500 or 3500 series pickup. The Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver, item # 65028, for the 2500 and 3500 series trucks does...
view full answer... - Installation Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness and Removing Trim on 2014 Subaru Forester
- The instructions indicate that the factory wiring connector in your Forester is under the cargo tray on the driver's side. We have found the connector in the Forester to be behind the driver's side panel in the cargo area, where the instructions suggest to look for a XV Crosstrek. These connectors do not always end up in the same place every time, as you said, things change. The installation instructions for the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56040 are linked for you.
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view full answer... - Trimming Required to Install Curt 2-Inch Hitch C13396 on 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport
- Curt 2-inch hitch # C13396 is a confirmed fit on the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport without the 5+2 seating feature. This hitch installation will require trimming of both the underbody panel and lower fascia.
There can be some variance in the exact fit of these trim components on the vehicle and this means that there can also be some slight variance in the amount of trimming required.
Curt's instructions, which are linked for you, recommend trimming out a section of the bumper fascia...
view full answer... - Is Heat Sheild Trimming to Install Curt Hitch C13200 Safe
- Sometimes it can be pretty hard to get a hitch to fit on modern vehicles due to the way newer vehicles have almost excessive fascias and heat shields at the rear under the bumpers. The manufacturers of the vehicles tend to be overly cautious with the placement of heat shields in most cases.
To install the Curt hitch part # C13200 there is some heat shield trimming required. Curt has tested and found that the trimming required does not adversely affect anything so it is totally safe.
view full answer... - Instructions for Trimming Under Body Panel on a BMW 1 Series 135i
- The under body panel that needs to be trimmed is at the rear of the vehicle underneath behind the rear fascia. The rear fascia itself will not need to be trimmed. Detailed trimming information is provided in the installation instructions, see drawing and instructions link.
The best way to trim these parts is to take them off the vehicle and use a Dremel with cut off disc. A steady hand is required, and the edges can be touched up with a small file. A razor knife is also an option, but...
view full answer... - Is Trimming Required To Install A Trailer Hitch On a 2020 Subaru Outback
- In order to install a trailer hitch on a 2020 Subaru Outback you will need to trim the rear lower bumper fascia but this is unavoidable and very minor because it cannot be seen from the outside of the vehicle. The amount of cutting will vary depending on which hitch you choose but if you are looking for the option with the least amount of trimming that would be the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C67JR. I have attached a photo of the required trimming for you but again this is very minor...
view full answer... - Does Stealth Hitches Trailer Hitch For 2021 BMW X5 Require Bumper Trimming
- That's a good question, and there is no type of fascia or bumper trimming needed in order to install the Stealth Hitches # SH89VR or # SH25VR on your 2021 BMW X5. The bumper and fascia remains intact, though there is a small piece under the vehicle you will need to trim.
This is a rock/gravel guard that needs a portion of it trimmed, and I added a photo with an arrow pointing the section out so you can see for yourself (the yellow circles are not relevant to the trimming, it's just the...
view full answer... - Is Trimming Required for Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver On 2021 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Lux
- I checked the installation instructions for the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C13395 and they stated there may be trimming of the exhaust bezel on certain models. I checked out our reviews and found others with the Latitude Lux trim, there was no mention of trimming in their review so you should be good to go. That said, I don't think we've had this trim in to say for certain. It's very minor trimming anyhow even if required.
view full answer... - Does Install of Draw-Tite 76288 Require Bumper Trimming on 2020 BMW X5
- According to Draw-Tite, fascia trimming would indeed be required to install the # 76288 on your 2020 BMW X5. The good news is that the trimming is done to the underside of the fascia, so the trimmed area isn't very visible from the rear of the vehicle, as shown in the provided photo. All the hitches offered for the 2020 X5 will require some trimming, compared to the Stealth # SH89VR, the Draw-Tite # 76288 would require a very small amount of trimming.
view full answer... - Is Trimming the Side Panels Required for the Curt Hitch C13234 On a 2019 Ford Edge
- The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C13234 is a great option for a 2019 Ford Edge. In regards to trimming, this is only very minor and would not create any issue on the vehicle. The side panels will need to be trimmed slightly as the hitch actually mounts to a spot on the frame where they are partially secured. I cannot recommend you sandwich the side panel between the hitch and frame or between the frame and hardware. Therefore, yes this is absolutely necessary but very minor. I took...
view full answer... - How Much Fascia Trimming With Installation of Curt Front Hitch # C31008 On 2010 Ford F250 Super Duty
- I am including a link to a video of the installation of a Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver by Draw-Tite # 65049, on a 2009 Ford F-250. This is the same install as the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver, # C31008, that you are asking about.
It shows the minor fascia trim being done, but the black piece of fascia that is trimmed is not apparently on every vehicle. It just depends on what trim package your vehicle came with from the factory.
I am including a link to the...
view full answer... - Can Heat Shield Be Re-Installed on 2018 Ford Escape After Installing Hitch E98866
- Installation of hitch # E98866 does require you to trim the heat shield at the points that contact the frame rails and to then re-install it after trimming it. This step is required for many hitches on many vehicles and there is no risk of heat-related damage to the vehicle or the hitch. This trimming is detailed in step 2 of the linked installation instructions and the pertinent diagram is linked for you.
view full answer... - What Trimming is Required to Add a Trailer Hitch to My 2017 BMW X3?
- To install the Curt Class III Trailer Hitch # C13316, on your 2017 BMW X3 there is underbody trimming required, but not fascia. There won't be anything trimmed that will be visible from the back of your vehicle. Installation does require temporary removal of bumper during installation, but there is no drilling required. I've attached a video of the installation on an older model X3 for you. The installation hasn't changed, nor has the hitch receiver for your 2017 model with M Sport package....
view full answer... - Installation Of Curt Front Hitch, # C31008 On A 2008 Ford F250/F350 Super Duty
- The installation of the Curt Front Hitch, # C31008, is an easy bolt-on installation and requires no drilling. The hitch will just bolt to the frame rails on the truck. On some vehicles it may require some minor trimming to the fascia.
I am sending you a video link to the installation of a Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver by Draw-Tite, # 65049, which is the same install as the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver, # C31008, that you are asking about.
It shows the minor fascia...
view full answer... - Is The Trimmed Portion of the Fascia Visible When Installing a Trailer Hitch on a 2010 G37xS Sedan
- The part of the fascia that needs to be trimmed will be on the under side of the fascia on the 2010 G37 Sedan. To see the area that will be trimmed you would need to look up from underneath of the vehicle.
All of the hitches available for the G37 require trimming a rectangle in the center of the lower bumper fascia. At this time I do not have a better option for carrying bikes on your vehicle.
view full answer... - Does Installation of etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver on 2014 Toyota RAV4 Require Fascia Trimming
- The installation of the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98864 or the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13149 on your 2014 Toyota RAV4 does not require fascia trimming. However, some models of RAV4 may have a small panel (not fascia) underneath the vehicle which does need to be trimmed.
I have also added links to installation videos of both the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98864 and Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13149.
The video of the Curt shows the install on a RAV4 which does...
view full answer... - Will the Bumper Fascia on a 2017 Infiniti QX60 Need to be Trimmed When Installing Draw-Tite Hitch
- When installing the Draw-Tite Class IV Custom-Fit Trailer Hitch, # 76031, the bumper fascia will not need to be trimmed. The installation instructions do not list trimming the bumper fascia as one of the steps of the hitch installation.
This hitch when installed will sit below the bumper and will not interfere with any of the body molding of the vehicle.
As for installing this hitch on a lease vehicle, I recommend checking with the dealer that you purchased the car from to see if they...
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