Does Rear Grille on 2008 Lexus RX 400h Need to be Removed for Trailer Hitch Installation
Question:
I think I know the answer but I am considering the hitch hook up for my 2008 Lexus RX 400H but I currently have grill bars in the back. Looking underneath, it appears that the carrier would be using the same holes as the grill bars. Therefore, if I wanted this hitch, Id have to remove the grill bars. Is that correct?
asked by: Gary A
Expert Reply:
From what I can see and from my understanding of grilles (front or back) you will need to remove the rear grille on your 2008 Lexus RX 400h in order to install the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13530 or any of the other trailer hitches that fit your Lexus. This is due to them using the same bolts hole locations and you don't want those brackets to be overlapping.
Attached is an installation video of this on a 2006 RX 400h as well as the written instructions for you to check out.
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