Does the Heat Shield Need to be Removed to Install the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver

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is it better to cut the heat shield or drill it? on a 2024 subaru forester

asked by: Fred H

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The heat shield actually has to be permanently removed to install the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e83ZR on your 2024 Subaru Forester.

expert reply by: Bryce D

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Fred H.

3/6/2024

it does not say that in the instruction sheet that comes with the hitch it said either cut or drill the heat shield and reinstall it

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Bryce D.

3/11/2024

@FredH It's up to you then, our techs found it better to remove the heat shield all together, but if you want to keep it you'd just need to make sure there is a 1 1/8" hole on either side of the frame for the mounting hardware to pass through - but it really does not matter if you drill or cut.

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Answer 1

It won't hurt your vehicle or cause any warranty issues by installing a hitch with a higher capacity than your Forester. The etrailer Hitch item #e83ZR has a tongue weight that is rated higher than your 2020 Subaru Forester's but this is…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

When installing The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2 inch #e83ZR onto your vehicle you do have to remove the 4 heat shield attachments and remove the underbody panel but you will attach it back on…

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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