Tips for Removing Rear Fascia to Install a Trailer Hitch on a 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen

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asked by: Frank

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The following information explains how to remove the various items that have to be removed on a 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen in order to install trailer hitch # 24949:

1. Remove tail lights: Open tailgate and remove panels (each side) to gain access to tail light wiring. Disconnect wiring to tail lights (push red connector to disconnect). Remove plastic retaining
screw (use pliers if needed) (1) each side. Stand off to the side of the vehicle, holding on to tail light push rearward to remove. Both sides. Secure in safe location.

2. Remove appearance panel: Loosen (2) plastic bolts (M10 socket) attached to spare tire well. Remove (4) screws (T20) holding appearance panel in place. Remove and save for reinstallation.

3. Remove bolts from wheel well and fascia: Remove (4) plastic screws (T15) from rear under side of fascia and plastic retaining blocks (pop out with flat screw driver). Remove (4) screws (T20)
(each side) from wheel well, (3) facing the rear and (1) located at top between rear and side panels.

4. Remove rear fascia: Gently pull up from the rear wheel well panel each side, unclipping the tabs inside. Work up to taillights and continue to gently remove along plastic tail light support.
Using a small screwdriver or trim tool push down on cleats between the fascia and tail lights as needed. Continue to remove along inside bottom to the trunk, lifting fascia up from bottom as
needed. Carefully pulling the fascia away from the vehicle. Use care at lower part of wheel well there are (2) fixed pins, carefully work fascia over pins. If present disconnect any wiring harness or sensor from fascia. Both sides. Note: Use trim tool or screwdriver near corner – tight fit.

5. Remove bumper: Remove bumper (7) bolts (M13 socket and socket extension), lift up as needed to remove bumper. Remove and save for reinstallation.

There are additional steps to install the hitch which you can see in the instructions linked below.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

The Curt hitch part #C11474 that you referenced actually replaced the part number 11072 that you mentioned, but it will not fit the TDI version of the SportWagen. That said the only hitch we have confirmed as a fit for the TDI model of a 2014…

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Answer 2

The Draw-Tite, part #24949, and Curt, part #C11422, hitches that fit your 2018 VW Golf Sportwagen are the same in a couple of ways. Specifically they have the same specs and install using the same basic process. I've linked the install details…

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Answer 3

We actually had a customer come back and say they installed the Curt hitch part #C11412 on their 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI and it fit well. So yes, the hitch does fit.

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Answer 4

There are a couple options currently available for the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E. There is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver, #C77ER and the Draw-Tite Max-Frame, #DT92MR. Each of these options install in a similar way and do so without the need for…

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Answer 5

We have a 2 inch hitch that fits your 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen S model with part #306-X7315 which would be exactly what you are looking for.

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Answer 6

To install the EcoHitch #306-X7333 or #306-X7332 on a 2019 VW Golf R, a notch measuring 3 x 3-1/4 inches would need to be made in the underside of the bumper fascia. For both hitches, the notch isn't noticeable from the rear, only if you're…

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Answer 7

I can confirm that you were right on about the trailer hitch receivers that fit your 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, and that two of them require bumper fascia trimming while one of them does not: Requires Bumper Fascia Trimming (see accompanying cut…

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Answer 8

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11412 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7310 do share some characteristics but there are some important differences as well. Both receivers have the same 2,000lbs trailer capacity rating and have a…

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Answer 9

There are a couple of trailer hitches that are a fit for your 2019 VW Jetta, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11540 and Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver #24978. Both are Class I, 1-1/4 inch hitches, but between the two I strongly recommend going…

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Answer 10

Only the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver #24979 requires any trimming of your 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI, which leaves you a couple of options for hitches that require no trimming at all. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11412 (1-1/4" receiver),…

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Answer 11

For your 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Class I - 1-1/4", #C11422. This is a confirmed fit for your vehicle and works great for light duty towing like you are referring to. You will also need a ball…

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Answer 12

For your 2018 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen I recommend the Draw Tite hitch part #24949 as we had the chance to install it on a vehicle exactly like yours and found it fit really well and unlike the Curt hitch for your vehicle does not require a…

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