Trim Removal to Install the etrailer Hitch e98902 on a 2020 Mazda CX-5
Question:
I have a 2020 CX-5. What is the purpose of the small trim piece that needs to removed? Is it protecting the car from rust? Is there any way to replace it?
asked by: Paul K
Expert Reply:
The small piece of trim that gets removed to install the etrailer Hitch item # e98902 is there for aerodynamic purposes. It has to come out to install the hitch which fills that gap in your undercarriage so you won't need to replace it. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Mazda with included hardware.
I have linked an installation video below.
If you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # C56377 and a ball mount kit item # C45534.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 7.5K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- CURT
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- etrailer
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