Can the Tow-Ready Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118558 Be used on a 2013 Honda Pilot

Question:

Need a towing wiring harness for a 2013 Honda Pilot. Not sure if it has the factory tow package or not. Just need the 4-pole connector. Will 118558 work with/without the factory package? Or how do I determine if it has the factory package? Thanks.

asked by: William M

Helpful Expert Reply:

From my research it looks like all of the 2013 Honda Pilot LX, EX, EX-L, and Touring editions were equipped with a factory integrated Class III trailer hitch. In addition, the same 2013 Honda Pilot models listed above were pre-wired for a trailer harness. The Touring trim level was the only option that included a trailer wiring harness.

Since your Pilot is pre-wired for a trailer wiring harness, you can use the Tow-Ready T-one Vehicle Wiring harness # 118558. This wiring harness will connect in the rear hatch cargo area and behind the bumper of the vehicle.

You may also want to create a mounting bracket to hold the 4-pole connector using parts # 18140, and # 18144.

It is also recommended to use a small amount of dielectric grease, # 11755 on the connection points for installing your 4-pole trailer wiring harness.

I have provided links to this products referenced above, a couple of videos, and the installation instructions for your reference.