Bumper Removal Necessary to Install Curt Class I Hitch on 2003 Mercedes Benz C240

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Looking at your pictures it appears that you have to remove the bumper Does the bumper have to come off to install thei hitch Thanks

asked by: Allan

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Expert Reply:

To install the Curt Class I receiver, the bumper on your M/B C240 will need to be temporarily removed in order to drill holes.

To see the installation instructions, click on the provided link.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

According to the installation instructions for CURT Trailer Hitch, #11824, which I have linked for you to view, you will need to drill a total of 4 holes to install the trailer hitch. Two holes will go through a cross member under the car and the…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

Curt has not done a test fit on the rather rare Sedan model of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C Class. My Curt representative's build drawings did not have the exact measurement you were looking for, but the outside of the front plate to the hole center…

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Answer 4

Yes, to install the Curt Hitch part #C11824 that you referenced you will need to do some drilling. Temporary bumper removal will be required as well. You will need to use a 7/16 inch drill bit for all of the hole drilling. I attached a set of…

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Answer 5

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 6

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 7

I agree it is the right time to upgrade to a Lithium charger/converter as not all are Lithium compatible. I recommend using the Progressive Dynamics Mighty Mini AC/DC Panel and Converter/Smart Charger - 60 Amp #PD4060K which is a replacement for your…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 10

If the trailer wheels scrubbed (dragged and scrapped the ground instead of rolling) when jack knifed then it could have thrown something out of alignment or damaged something. First, inspect the suspension. Look for any elongated holes where…

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

While we may have an option for you, we do not have the exact specs on your Allis grease seal part number 5013 29772. However, with the 1.6" ID and 2.5" OD measurements you provides, that is very close to our #58846. This particular grease…

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Bumper Removal Necessary to Install Curt Class I Hitch on 2003 Mercedes Benz C240

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