Mazda CX-5 Signature Hitch Installation and Trim Removal

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Your web site says grand touring as an additional underbody part that must be removed, is this also true for the signature, and if so does the panel get reinstalled?

asked by: Delbert R

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To install the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver item # e98902 on your 2019 Mazda CX-5 Signature you will need to remove a two foot long L shaped panel that is beneath your vehicle. I have linked a diagram I made as well as an installation video. This trim piece will be completely unnoticeable once removed.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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I recommend going with the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98902 for your 2020 Mazda CX-5 because it has a 2" receiver so you can use a wide variety of accessories, and then it has a matte black finish that is more durable and looks more OEM…

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The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" #e98902 is a confirmed fit for your 2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring. As you noted, some Grand Touring models have an additional underbody trim piece that will…

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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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When it comes to installing a trailer hitch on your 2022 Mazda CX-5 Turbo The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2 inch #e98902 is confirmed to fit your vehicle. The trailer hitch has a bolt-on…

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Yes the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #C13315 allows use of the hands-free power liftgate on your 2021 Mazda CX-5. This receiver will work well for you and offers a fairly simple installation process as you can see in…

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On your 2018 Mazda CX-5 Touring model there is a trim piece on the bottom center of the rear bumper area, about 2 feet, long L-shaped, and held in place by two push pin connectors. This trim piece must be removed to install Drawtite Hitch #76138. It…

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The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part #76138 is an excellent option 2016 Mazda CX-5. In regards to installation, you will need to lower part of the exhaust but this is required for all trailer hitches for this vehicle. I know this may…

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You are right that on the Grand Touring model of your 2019 Mazda CX-5 there is an underbody trim piece that needs to be removed when installing the Draw-Tite Class III Trailer Hitch #76138 (this is the case with the other Class III hitch available…

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Only the Grand Touring version of the 2019 Mazda CX-5 needs to have an appearance panel permanently removed from the underside of the vehicle to install a hitch like the #76138. The standard 2019 Mazda CX-5 does not require this. Basically the panel…

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The best trailer hitch option for your 2019 Mazda CX-5 is the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98902. This is a no-drill, class III hitch with a 2 inch receiver opening, which will not only work great with any Swagman platform combo rack, like…

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The good news is that hitches like the #e98902 fit both the early and late model versions of the 2016 Mazda CX-5 so either way this will give you a mostly hidden 2 inch hitch with plenty of towing capacity.

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The wiring for the 2019 Mazda CX-5 can be installed after the etrailer.com hitch part #e98902. The etrailer.com Class III hitch is a 2" hitch with a matte black so it will look nice on the Mazda. I have attached a helpful installation video for…

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