How To Install 4-way Trailer Connector In 2021 Toyota Highlander XLE Without Factory Tow Package

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Do you have a recommendation of where to splice the taillight wiring on a 2021 Toyota Highlander XLE?

asked by: Michael P

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To install the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C59236 you were looking at for your 2021 Toyota Highlander XLE I recommend removing the trim on the inside of the hatch and mounting the converter on the driver side of your Highlander, and using a circuit tester like # PTW2993 to identify the correct wires to splice in to.

Another option is the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # TK99FR which is confirmed to fit your Highlander without the tow package and will plug into the existing 10-pin connector located on the driver side of your vehicle behind the rear bumper. This is the option I recommend as it does not involve splicing.

I included videos for each of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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Answer 1

As far as wiring for the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, we do have the Curt #C59236 available which is more of a universal hardwire harness. Unfortunately there are not any plug-and-play options that have been confirmed to fit as of yet (October 4,…

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Answer 2

To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. The Curt item #C26VV is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Answer 3

The hands free liftgate of your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander will still function with the Curt hitch part #C26VV installed but you would need to kick to either side of the hitch opening. Since the exhaust actually hangs lower than the hitch it…

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Answer 4

It honestly could not be easier to install the Curt hitch on your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, and there is no drilling needed. All you have to do is lift the hitch up and bolt it on with the supplied hardware and you're finished. I verified for…

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Answer 5

We can definitely help install a brake controller and 7-way on your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander but first the brake controller I recommend is the Redarc Tow Pro Liberty part #RED24FR with the install harness part #RED69FR. As this controller puts…

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Functionally speaking, there isn't a huge difference. The Curt #C56382 has a slightly lower capacity at 3 amps for circuit for stop/turn signals and 6 amps for taillights. The Tekonsha #118781 has a capacity of 5 amps per stop/turn circuit and…

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Answer 7

There is a trailer hitch that fits your 2020 Toyota Highlander, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C99FR. This is a bolt-on installation that does not require any drilling to install, and is mostly concealed so your Highlander keeps its OEM look. I…

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Answer 8

The correct trailer wiring harness for a 2021 Toyota Highlander without factory tow package is the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part #TK99FR which plugs in behind the taillights. The correct trailer wiring harness…

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Answer 9

The main difference that you will see is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C45CR has a visible cross tube where the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C99FR has a hidden cross tube. So when you have these mounted on your 2022 Toyota Highlander Limited you…

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Answer 10

The factory trailer connector port for the 4-way connector your purchased for your 2021 Toyota Highlander XLE with the Factory Tow Package is below the bumper on the driver side of the vehicle. Since your Highlander has the factory tow package the…

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Answer 11

The Tekonsha T-One #118304 and Curt T-Connector #C55580 Vehicle Wiring Harnesses are very similar. These are both custom fit wiring harnesses that include a tail light converter, which is required for your 2007 Toyota Sienna because the brake and…

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Answer 12

The 2021 Toyota Highlanders don't all come with the factory tow package. I have installed many trailer wiring harnesses on this vehicle and I always end up having to switch to the full version for models without the tow package, the T-One Vehicle…

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How To Install 4-way Trailer Connector In 2021 Toyota Highlander XLE Without Factory Tow Package

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