Does Bumper Have to be Taken Off to Install Trailer Hitch on 2021 Toyota Highlander
Question:
Do I have to remove the bumper on my 2021 Toyota Highlander to install a draw-tite trailer hitch
asked by: Nathan E
Expert Reply:
The bumper on a 2021 Toyota Highlander does not need to be removed at all in order to install a trailer hitch on your 2021 Toyota Highlander, and that includes the installation of the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C45CR.
If you plan on doing any towing with your Highlander you'll also need a trailer wiring harness, with the correct fit depending on if you have the factory tow package or not.
- WITHOUT Factory Tow Package: T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # TK99FR
- WITH Factory Tow Package: T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # TK74FR
You can easily mount either of these connectors to the pre-existing tab on the Draw-Tite hitch with the Mounting Bracket 4-Pole Flat # 18144.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 900 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 8000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 900 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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