Reinstalling Heat Shield After Installing Trailer Hitch on 1998 Buick LeSabre
Question:
1998 buick lesabre After loosening the heat shield and installing hitch 36216 how do you reattach the heat shield?
asked by: Dave E
Helpful Expert Reply:
The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4" # 36216 (no longer available) for your 1998 Buick LeSabre requires removing the heat shield which requires removing rivets, and even cutting or bending the heat shield if it is going to be reinstalled. The reinstallation is not required, but if desired would require riveting or reinstalling with screws slightly larger than the rivets to bite into the same location for a solid connection.
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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
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