Trailer Hitch Installation - 2005 Pontiac Vibe - Hidden Hitch
Today on our 2005 Pontiac Vibe, well be installing the Hidden hitch, part number 60898. This is what our hitch will look like once its installed. Next well go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist you with selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outer most edge of the bumper is two inches. From the top of the receiver tube opening to the ground is 9-3/4 inches; this will assist you with selecting accessories such as a bike rack or a cargo carrier. Now lets go ahead with the installation, first before we can install the hitch well go ahead and clean out the weld nuts or attachment points, there will be a total of six attachment points, three on each side.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2005 Pontiac Vibe - Draw-Tite
Today on our 2005 Pontiac Vibe, well be installing the Draw-Tite hitch, part number 24812. This is what our hitch will look like once its installed. Next well go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist you with selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outer most edge of the bumper is two inches. From the top of the receiver tube opening to the ground is 9-3/4 inches; this will assist you with selecting accessories such as a bike rack or a cargo carrier. Now lets go ahead with the installation, first before we can install the hitch well go ahead and clean out the weld nuts or attachment points, there will be a total of six attachment points, three on each side.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2005 Pontiac Vibe - Curt
Today on our 2005 Pontiac Vibe, we'll be installing the Curt Hitch Part Number 12234. This is what a hitch to look like once installed. Next, we'll go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pinhole to the outermost edge of the bumper is 4 inches. From the top of the receiver tube opening to the ground is 10-3/4 inches. This will assist you in selecting accessories such as a bike rack or a cargo carrier.
Rain-X Weatherbeater Wiper Blades Installation - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
Today on our 2005 Pontiac Vibe, well be test fitting the Rain-X weather beater windshield wiper blade, part number rx30221. Special things to note about the weather beater wiper blade is its quick and easy installation with included hardware as rust resistant, galvanized steel frame it stands up to the elements, and it has a long lasting all natural rubber edge to resist cracking, splitting, and tearing. This is a replacement wiper blade that provides the ultimate visibility in wet weather. To replace the wiper blades well simply take the wiper arm, bring it up to where its easier to access, press on the locking tap of the connector and then pull down just lodging the wiper blade from the wiper arm. Then well go ahead and remove the wiper arm and prepare to install the new wiper blade. Well feed the J-hook through the wiper blade and then snap it into position.
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
Today on our 2005 Pontiac Vibe well be installing the Tow Ready T1 connector, part number 118458. First, well open up the rear cargo door, and then well need to open up the rear cargo tray spare tire area. With the tray cover up and out of the way, well go ahead and remove the spare tire tool tray. Well remove the center fastener and then we can just simply lift it up and set it out of the vehicle for reinstallation later. Next well go over to the access panel behind the drivers side taillight assembly. Removing the access door well expose the wiring to the rear taillight assembly.
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2008 Pontiac Vibe
Today on this 2008 Pointiac Vibe we're going to install part no 118458 from Tow Ready. So first thing we're going to do is go over to the back hatch and get down to the spare tire area. And we will remove this tray as well. Now we're going to remove interior panels behind the tail lights it will one on each side. Now take a wire harness with the read and yellow wires. We will run that to this openning here end up back here.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2008 Pontiac Vibe - Hidden Hitch
Today on this 2008 Pontiac Vibe we are going to install part number 60958 from Hidden Hitch. This is what the hitch looks like when it is installed on the vehicle. Next well give you some measurements that will help you out in selecting accessories such as a bike rack or a cargo carrier. From the top of the receiver opening down to the ground will be 12 inches and from the center of the hitch pinhole to the edge of the bumper will be 4 inches. Now we are going to show how the hitch is installed. Well go ahead and show you where the hitch mounts up on to the frame and uses this threaded holes.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2008 Pontiac Vibe - Draw-Tite
Today on this 2008 Pontiac Vibe we're going to install part number 24812 from Draw-Tite. This is what the hitch looks like when it is installed on the vehicle. Next well give you measurements to help you out in selecting some accessories such as the bike rack or a cargo carrier. From the top of the receiver opening down to the ground is going to be 11 5/8 inches and from the center of the hitch pinhole to the outside edge of the bumper is going to be 2 inches. Now well go ahead and show you how the hitch is are installed. When you install the hitch its going to use these locations of the frame here.
Thule AeroBlade Crossroad Roof Rack Installation - 2008 Pontiac Vibe
Alright on this 2008 Pontiac Vibe, we're going to do a test fit of Thule Roof Rack System. We will be using a Thule Rapid Aero Foot Pack and a Thule AeroBlade Load Bars 47 inches wide. Okay, we're going to start off with our test fit with our roof rack already assembled according to the instructions. So what I'm going to do is put it on the factory roof rack. We'll start of by placing the load bar in the center of the factory roof rack where there is most room and then we'll go ahead and slide it up towards the front. To make sure that our load bars are square, we'll measure from the edge of the factory roof rack to the center of the foot pack on both sides.
Thule Crossroad Roof Rack Installation - 2008 Pontiac Vibe
Alright, today on this 2008 Pontiac Vibe were going to do a test fit of the Thule Crossroad roof rack using part #: thlb50 and #: th450. Were going to start off with our load bars already assembled according to the instructions, so all we have to do is place them on the factory roof rack. Well start by placing our first load bar in the middle of the roof rack, then scoot it towards the front. Now to square up our bars were going to measure off an edge off the factory roof rack to the center or the Crossroads foot pack. In this case well be using a measurement of 3 inches, but this measurement will vary depending on the type of accessories that you will use. With the load bar in the correct spot well make sure that the bar is even on both sides.
Thule T2 Platform Style Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2008 Pontiac Vibe
All right today on this 2008 Pontiac Vibe, we're going to do a test of part number TH917XTR from Thule. This is a T2 platform style bike rack. One quick note about this bike rack, it is designed for 1-1/4" receiver hitches only both class 1 and class 2. We'll start off our test fit by installing a bike rack into the hitch, tighten down the anti-rattle bolt then install the lock on the other side. Okay, with the bike rack installed, we'll give you a couple of clearance measurements. From the wheel well to the bumper, we're looking at 2 and 1/4 inches.
Yakima RailGrab Roof Rack Installation - 2008 Pontiac Vibe
Today on this 2008 Pontiac Vibe, were going to do a test fit of the Yakima Roof Rack System. Well be using 48-inch crossbars and use the Yakima RailGrab Towers. Were going to start off our test fit with our roof system already loosely assembled according to instructions. Now lets go ahead and place them on the factory roof rack. Well start off with our first crossbar going towards the front windshield. And to make our bars square, well go ahead and measure off a point on the factory roof rack to each center of the crossbar.
Rhode Gear Highway Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2008 Pontiac Vibe
All right, today on 2008 Pontiac Vibe were going to do a ofest fit a part number RG8015220 from Rhode Gear, this is the highway 2 bike carrier. Well start test it fit off by installing the bike rack into the hitch. Well tighten it down the anti-rattle bolt and put the safety pin on the other side.Now go ahead and get a couple of clearance measurements. On that post to the bumper of the car as closest point will be 8". Okay, our ground clearance will be 9-". Now, we'll go ahead and tilt the bike rack back and show access to the back of the vehicle.All right, at this point well go ahead and load up the bike.
Swagman XTC2 Wheel Mount Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2008 Pontiac Vibe
All right, today on 2008 Pontiac Vibe we're going to do a test fit of part number S64670 from Swagman the XTC-2 Bike Rack. Do you know about this bike rack that it will work with 1-1/4" receiver hitches both class I and class II. And this will also work with 2" receiver hitches with the included spacer.Well start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch. Tighten down the anti-rattle bolt and put the safety pin on the other side. Now, well go ahead and give a few clearance measurements. Okay from the edge of the bike rack to the bumper will be about 7-1/4".
Kuat NV Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2008 Pontiac Vibe
All right, today on 2008 Pontiac Vibe were going to do a test fit of part number N102 from Kuat, this is NV bicycle rack. One note about of this is design for 1-" receiver hitches both class I and class II.Well start off for test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch. Then we'll install the hitch pin and unlock on the other side. Then we go ahead and tighten down the anti-rattle knob. We tighten down the anti-rattle device, do the best you can to make sure that the knob is horizontal that way you have the most ground clearance as possible. Okay, at this point we go ahead and get some clearance measurements.
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2008 Pontiac Vibe
All right, today on its 2008 Pontiac Vibe were going to do a test fit of part number TH9029 from Thule, a Vertex 4 Bicycle Rack. One thing about this bike rack is that it will work of 1-1/4" receiver hitches both class I and class II however of class I you're unlimited to two bikes. This will also work with 2" receiver hitches with the provided spacer.Well go ahead and start off our install by installing the bike rack into the hitch and tighten it down the anti-rattle bolt. Next, we'll give you some clearance measurements. Between the bike rack and the bumper at a closest point will be 5, ground clearance is a 9-1/2. Okay were going to go ahead and tilt the bike rack back using the hitch switch at the bottom and show access to the back of the vehicle.Now, well go ahead and unfold the bike rack using the switch on the top.
Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2008 Pontiac Vibe
All right, today on its 2008 Pontiac Vibe were going to do a test fit of part number TH990XT from Thule, the Doubletrack Platform Style Bike Rack. You knows that a bike rack that it will work of 1-1/4" receiver hitches both class I and class II. This will also work with 2" receiver hitch with the provided spacer. In this test fit, we'll be using it for class I hitch. Well start off the test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch. Well tighten it down the anti-rattle bolt and install the lock on the other side.
Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2008 Pontiac Vibe
All right today on its 2008 Pontiac Vibe were going to do a test fit for part number TH9025 from Thule to Apex 4 Bike Carrier. A couple of things about this bike rack that it will work with 1-1/4"receiver hitches both class I and class II. Have of our class one hitch you're unlimited to two bikes. This will also work with 2" receiver hitches with includes spacer. Well start off on test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch. We'll make sure if the integrated hitch pin snaps in the place and we'll tighten it down the anti-rattle knob.
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
Today we're working on a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. We're going to install a Tow-Ready T1 Connector Part # 118460. First, we're going to access the rear cargo area of the vehicle. We're going to open up the tray door for the spare tire well. And then we'll just take that out, set that aside for reinstallation later. We need to remove the threshold here across the back.Take your gear, screwdriver or trim tool, get underneath the plastic, gently pry it up to free the fasteners from the sheet metal.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
Today, were working on a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. We are going to install a draw-tite hitch part number 24812. This will be comparable with hidden hitch part number 60898. Here are a couple of measurements that will assist you with selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outermost point of the bumper is 3 inches, and from the top of the receiver to the ground is 11 inches. This will assist you with selecting accessories such a draw bar, a bike rack or a cargo carrier.
Thule AeroBlade Traverse Roof Rack Installation - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
Today we have a 2009 Pontiac Vibe and well be testing a Thule roof rack. Well be using the 47 inch aero blade bars and the rapid traverse feet. We already have our load bar assemblies put together, and now were ready to mount them on the vehicle. First thing we need to do is open the driver and passenger front side doors. Next well set the front load assembly up on top of the roof and set its position. The front load bar needs to be placed 15 inches back from the edge of the seal on our wind shield, to the front edge of our traverse feet.
Thule Traverse Roof Rack Installation - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
Today we will be working on this 2009 Pontiac Vibe, and we will be test fitting a Thule Roof Rack System. We will be using the 50 load bars and the Traverse Foot kit. We already have our load bar assemblies put together, and now were ready to mount them on the vehicle. First we need to open the drivers and the passengers side front doors. Now we are ready to place our load bar assembly up on top of the roof. To position the front assembly we will measure 15 from the front of the windshield seal to the leading edge of the Traverse feet on both sides of the vehicle.
Yakima Q Tower Roof Rack Installation - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
install-yakima-q0towers-2009-pontiac-vibe Today we have a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. We will be doing a test fit of the Yakima Roof Rack with the 58 inch cross bars and the Q-Towers. We already have the crossbar assemblies put together, now we just need to mount them on the vehicle. First thing we need to do is open the drivers side and the passenger side front doors. Now we are going to place the front crossbar assembly on top of our vehicle and set its position. Now we need to measure from the edge of the seal on the windshield to the front edge of the Q-Towers.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2006 Pontiac Vibe
Today we are working on a 2006 Pontiac Vibe. We will be installing a Draw-Tite hitch part number 24812. This will also be comparable to Hidden Hitch part number 60898. Now here are a couple of measurements that will assist you with ing accessories for your new hitch, such as a draw bar, a bike rack or a cargo carrier. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outer most point of the bumper is approximately 2 inches. And from the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 11 inches. Now let us go ahead with the installation. 0:31
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2006 Pontiac Vibe
Today we are working on a 2006 Pontiac Vibe. We will be installing Tow Ready T-one connector, part number 118458. First we will access the rear cargo area of the vehicle. Then we are going to raise up the cargo hold for the spare tire. We will actually remove the cover over the spare tire which also holds the spare tire tools. We will go ahead and set that aside. Once we do that, we can go ahead and open this access door. We will go ahead and set that off to the side. Next we are going to take the red and brown wire and the yellow and white wire here, both connecters. We will feed them through the access hole here and bring them out though our access panel up here. Now I am going to set those aside for a second. 0:49
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2010 Pontiac Vibe
Today on this 2010 Pontiac Vibe we are going to install part number 24812 from Draw-Tite. This will also apply to Hidden Hitch part number 60898. This is what the hitch looks like when installed on the vehicle. We are going to give you a couple measurements that will help you out when ing accessories such as a ball mount, bike rack, or cargo carrier. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 10-7/8inches. From the center of the pin hole out to the edge of the bumper is 3 inches. No we are going to show you how the hitch gets installed on this vehicle. :33
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2009 Pontiac Vibe
Today, on this 2009 Pontiac Vibe, we will be installing Curt hitch part number 12228. Okay, we are underneath the vehicle and we are looking at the drivers side frame rail. As you can see here at the end of the frame , we have got two existing weld nuts. Those are going to provide our two attaching points on the drivers side for our trailer hitch. We will be attaching the hitch to the weld nuts using the 12mm bolts and conical tooth washer. And on the passenger side, we will be using the same two weld nuts and same bolt washer combination. Over here on the passenger side, you will need to lift the hitch up over the exhaust. 0:31
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2004-05 Pontiac Vibe
This is a hitch on a 2004-05 Pontiac Vibe. This one has preexisting fasteners in the frame right here, which in this case are a little bit corroded out. So, we will have to clean them out first with a bolt and some WD-40 to run through so we can fasten the hitch on. We already sprayed down the bolt. Then we are just going to run the bolt a little bit and then back them up. Put a little bit more in and go at it again. Just keep going at it until the bolt starts to spin freely, like it is doing now. You probably will not have to worry about much like that. One down, three to go. Work on the other two. Sometimes they do not go in right off the bat. And once you get the bolt half way in, it backs out pretty easy. Chances are you are pretty much down with that part.
