Can the Driver Appearance Panel Be Reinstalled on a 2017 Honda Odyssey with Draw-Tite Hitch 75270

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Can you put back the driver panel after installation of the hitch on a Odyssey 2017? If so, do you have a video to show how?

asked by: Philippe

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Expert Reply:

Yes, you can reinstall the driver side appearance panel on your 2017 Honda Odyssey with the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 75270. However, you will need to make a very small modification which can be viewed at around the 5:10 mark in the attached review video. I have attached a photo of this modification for you as well which is just simply elongating a bolt hole on the panel.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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