Should Heat Shield be Reinstalled When Installing Trailer Hitch Receiver on a 2017 Subaru Forester
Question:
led in my 2017 Forester and removed the heat shield. Is this a problem that it wasnt re-installed?
asked by: Debbie
Expert Reply:
When installing a trailer hitch receiver in a 2017 Subaru Forester the instructions for the hitch will tell you what to do with the heat shield. The Curt hitches # C12100 and # C13144 do not state the heat shield should be reinstalled where the Draw-Tite # 75876 and # 36523 require the heat shield to be modified but remain installed.
I've linked videos of each installation for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 300 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
more information >
Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 4000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 525 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
more information >
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
more information >
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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 >
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