Removing a Broken GMC Hitch Cover from a Trailer Hitch
Question:
HOW TO REPLACE A BROKEN COVER. WHAT SHOULD I BE AWARE OF THE COVER CRACKED AND FACE FELL OFF.
asked by: Belia
Helpful Expert Reply:
A trailer hitch cover can be held into a hitch receiver in a couple of ways. First, some have a built-in device that is sort of like a wishbone. On those you would just pull out the cover. Second they can be held in with a hitch pin and clip or hitch lock. For a regular hitch pin you would pull off the clip, remove the pin, and pull out the hitch over. On a lock you would unlock it and pull out the pin (some lock have to be unscrewed).
If there isn't enough of the hitch cover left to grab a hold of you should still be able to grab it with some needle nose pliers or push it out a little through the hitch pin holes to be able to get a grip on it and pull it out.
Then you could replace it with a new cover. I have included a link to the GMC hitch covers we carry. A metal one such as # AUT-GMC2-C or # AUT2-GMC2-C will last longer than a plastic one.
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GMC Trailer Hitch Cover - 1-1/4" Class II Hitches - Stainless Steel - Chrome and Red
- Hitch Covers
- OEM
- GMC
- Stainless Steel
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Logo
- Standard
- Round
- Au-Tomotive Gold
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GMC Trailer Hitch Cover - 2" Hitches - Stainless Steel - Chrome and Red
- Hitch Covers
- OEM
- GMC
- Stainless Steel
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Logo
- Standard
- Round
- Au-Tomotive Gold
more information >
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