Installing Curt Class III Receiver # C13105 on 2013 Toyota Sienna

Question:

I purchased the c13105 thinking it was compatible with my Sienna as advertised but have run in to some issues while installing it. The plastic bottom mount is different for the 2012, I believe. Their is bump at the end of the plastic part that does not allow the main hitch block does not fit. Do you know it curt has tested this on the 2013 Sienna yet? Do I need to make another cut to the black plastic part in order for this to fit?

asked by: Don

Expert Reply:

I spoke with my contact at Curt Manufacturing who tells me that the # C13105 hitch has indeed been tested and is a confirmed fit for the 2013 Sienna.

You might be referring to the lip at the rear of the panel that the instructions refer to in step # 4 of the instructions. A portion of this lip will indeed need to be trimmed away to install the hitch. The size of the piece that will need to be removed can vary from vehicle to vehicle. You will need to remove any of that lip that is obstructing the hitch, but I would recommend only removing a little material at a time. You can always remove a little more if needed.

I have provided a photo from the installation instructions showing the lip that will need to be trimmed.

expert reply by: Mike L