Can Under Body Panel be Trimmed and Reinstalled on 2016 VW Jetta when Installing Draw-Tite Hitch

Question:

The final step of the install video states that the under body panel does not need to be installed but is it possible to be re installed like that of the curt hitch for the vw jetta 2016-2017? If it can be re-installed is there a video or instruction on how to do so? Leaving the vapor canister exposed does not look good.

asked by: Joe

Expert Reply:

I do have a solution for you but there isn't a video or specific instructions for trimming the under body panel on your 2016 Volkswagen Jetta for Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 24926. What you can do is use the Curt instructions and video (linked for reference) as a guide to trim the panel. The Curt and Draw-Tite hitches have similar designs so while the trimming will be a little different the video and instructions are a good starting point.

expert reply by: Michael H