Does Bumper Have to Be Removed to Install a Trailer hitch on a 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE FWD?

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Does the bumper have to be removed to install the tow hitch? I purchased a 2020 Highlander XLE FWD and we agreed on a price which included installation of the tow hitch. Its been 4 days and it still hasnt been completed. First they needed to find the part. Now that they have the tow hitch

asked by: Kathleen B

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All of the hitches available for your 2020 Toyota Highlander do not require removal of the rear bumper, including the Curt # C99FR you were looking at. However, there is a plastic underbody panel on the driver's side that has to be removed. Once the hitch is installed, the underbody panel can be left off or trimmed to fit around the hitch and put back in place. You can check out the installation process for this hitch in the video linked below.

If you are looking to tow a trailer with your hitch, you need a ball mount. I recommend the Curt Class III Ball Mount with 2" Ball # C45036. This fits a 2" hitch receiver and has a gross towing weight capacity of 7,500 lbs and a tongue weight capacity of 750 lbs. You will also need a wiring harness. We have the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C76CR for vehicles without the factory tow package, or the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # TK74FR for vehicles with the factory tow package.

Check out the videos linked below for more details on these products.

expert reply by: John R

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Answer 1

I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #C99FR for your 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE. It is a sturdy hitch with a 500 pound max tongue weight capacity and a max tow weight of 5000 pounds. Some install notes…

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Answer 2

Since your 2010 Toyota Highlander has the factory towing package there will be a converter and you will only need to plug in the 4-flat wiring harness #56042. To know if it has a converter - which will come with the factory tow package - you need to…

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Answer 3

Though installing the Curt #C99FR hitch on your 2022 Toyota Highlander will limit the area of use for the sensor, I have never seen it completely negate its use. All you need to do is find the sweet spot to the left or right of the receiver opening.…

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Answer 4

The best trailer hitch we have for clearance on your 2013 Toyota Highlander is the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7137 as it has a crosstube that sits behind the bumper so the only part below the bumper is the 2" hitch receiver…

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Answer 5

Yes, the underbody panel is re-installed when you are installing Curt hitch #C13200 on your 2018 Toyota Highlander. I have attached a cutout of the installation instructions for this hitch to show you where it specifies underbody panel is…

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Answer 6

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 7

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 8

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 9

If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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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

I would be happy to help you set up your 2022 Toyota Highlander to haul your new travel trailer. The wiring harness you currently have controls your trailer's lighting functions only. You do not need to rewire your Toyota you just need another…

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Answer 12

Since Demco uses 3,500 drum brake assemblies part #DMSB24429M and #DMSB24428M what you'd need is similar 3,500 electric brake assemblies like the etrailer part #AKEBRK-35L-SA for the left hand side and #AKEBRK-35R-SA for the right hand side. To…

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