Will I Need To Trim Bumper and Lower Exhaust To Install Curt hitch C12272 on 2005 Chevrolet Malibu
Question:
For the Curt hitch C12272 for an 05 Malibu: 1. does the exhaust need to be lowered for installation? 2. does the bumper need to be cut? Thank you.
asked by: Kathleen K
Expert Reply:
Yes, for installation, you will need to temporarily lower the exhaust to install the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # C12272, on your 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The best way to lower the hangers, is to apply some WD-40 to the rubber mounts to slide the hanger loose.
You will not need to trim the bumper fascia of your Malibu sedan, but you will need to do a bit of drilling. I attached the install instructions for you to learn more.
For a drawbar, you will need # C45521, and pin and clip # F-4. To complete your towing setup, you may also need a 1-7/8 Inch Hitch Ball, part # 19256, or 2 Inch Hitch Ball, part # 19258, depending on the trailer coupler size.
For wiring, you will need Draw-Tite Wiring, part # 18252 for lights on your trailer.
Products Referenced in This Question
4-Way Flat Trailer Connector w/ 72" Harness, Circuit Tester and Wire Taps
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- 6 Feet Long
- Universal Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
more information >
1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
more information >
2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
more information >
Curt Class II Drawbar - 2-5/8" Rise, 3-1/4" Drop - 7-1/4" Long - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 3/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 3 Inch
- Rise - 2 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class II
- CURT
more information >
Curt Hitch Pin and Clip for 1-1/4" Hitches - 1/2" Diameter x 2-1/2" Span
- Hitch Pins and Clips
- Standard Hitch Pin
- 2-1/2 Inch Long
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 1/2 Inch Diameter
- 2-1/2 Inch Span
- CURT
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Q&A: Replacement Roof Vent Cover For A Maxxair 4700G
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Article: My Trailer Hitch Doesn't Fit
- Article: How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
- Q&A: Trailer Hitch, 2 inch Ball, Ball Mount and Trailer Wiring for 2007 Chevy Malibu
- Q&A: Can a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Handle 350 Pounds of Tongue Weight
- Article: Trailer Hitch Receiver Sizes
- Article: Roadmaster Vehicle Specific Base Plates
- Article: Stability Control for Heavy Duty Vehicles
- Q&A: Availability of Winch That Can Have Handle on Either Side
- Q&A: Where Is the Brake Controller Plug On a 2021 Ford F-150
- Q&A: Trailer Wiring Kit That Fits 2023 Kia Telluride
- Q&A: Is There a 1-1/4" Trailer Hitch For 2024 Subaru Forester