Today on this 2000 Honda Odyssey, we are going to be installing Hidden Hitch part number 87479. And this installation will also apply for Draw-Tite hitch part number 75270. OK, we are underneath the vehicle and we are looking actually at the driver side frame rail. We want to go ahead and point out the mounting holes we are going to be using to attach our trailer hitch. You will notice that we have multiple holes here in the bottom of the frame. We are going to be using three of the existing weld nuts here on the bottom of the frame to attach the hitch. We are going to use the two here at the rearmost portion of the frame and if you follow forward, we are going to use one at the forward side. Alright, and that is going to be the same on the passenger side as well. 0:34
However, on the passenger side, we do need to go ahead and lower the exhaust off of its rearmost hanger to give us a little bit more working room. And to do that, we are just going to take a spray lubricant, like a WD-40, and go ahead and spray the studs of the exhaust hanger down. This is going to make the removal much easier. And we will just take a pair of pliers or a pry bar and separate the two. You can see now that I can maneuver the exhaust back and forth to gain a little bit more access to the bottom of the frame rail. And it is a good idea on any vehicle that has seen at least one winter to thoroughly clean the weld nuts before we attempt to put the hitch up in position. To accomplish this, we are going to be using a spray lubricant. And then we just want to take a wire brush and go ahead and run it inside the weld nut. Spin it around a few times and that should help to loosen up that road grime and debris that is broke up in there. And we want to do that with all six of the weld nuts. 1:28
And then again, before we put the hitch up, I am going to go ahead and run the bolts in and out of the weld nuts a few times. Again, that is going to help further clean out the weld nuts so that we have less resistance wend we go to put the hitch up in position. With all of the holes thoroughly cleaned out, we can go ahead and put the hitch up into position. To attach the hitch to the vehicle, we are going to be using the 12 millimeter bolts, along with a conical tooth washers. And then with all of the bolts in position, we just want to go ahead and torque them down. You want to verify with the directions the specific torque rating for each of the bolts. And with all of the bolts torqued down, we just want to make sure we put our exhaust back up on its hanger and our installation will be complete. 2:04
And now that we have our trailer hitch installed, we want to go ahead and give you a couple of dimensions that will help make choosing your hitch accessories a little bit easier. From the top of the receiver tube opening to the ground is going to measure 11-1/4 inches. And from the center of the pin hole to clear the rear edge of the bumper is going to be approximately 6 inches. This will conclude the installation of Hidden Hitch part number 87479 on a 2000 Honda Odyssey.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2013 Honda Odyssey - Hidden Hitch
Today on this 2013 Honda Odyssey, were going to install part #87479 from Hidden Hitch. This is what the hitch looks like once its installed on the vehicle. Next, well give you some measurements to help you out in selecting some accessories, such as a bicycle rack, a ball mount, or a cargo carrier. From the top of the receiver opening down to the ground will be about 12 inches. From the center of the hitch pinhole to the edge of the bumper will be about 6-1/2 inches. Now, well go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2008 Honda Odyssey - Hidden Hitch
Today on this 2008 Honda Odyssey were going to install part number 87479 from Hidden Hitch. This is what the hitch looks like when its installed on the van. Next well give you some measurements that will help you out in selecting some accessories, such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. From the top of the receiver opening down to the ground will be 12 inches. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the bumper will be about five and a quarter inches. Now Ill go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2009 Honda Odyssey - Curt
Today on our 2009 Honda Odyssey, we're gonna be installing the Curt hitch part number C12031. This is what a hitch looks like once it's 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 3 inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 13 and 3/4 inches. This will assist you in selecting accessories such as a draw bar, a bike rack or a cargo carrier.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2009 Honda Odyssey - Hidden Hitch
Today on our 2009 Honda Odyssey, we're gonna be installing the hidden hitch part number 90153. Before we begin installation, we'll go ahead and lower the exhaust. To lower the exhaust, we'll use a little spray lubricant on the rubber isolator for the rear exhaust hanger. Then we can simply take our crowbar and just remove the isolator from the metal hanger. This point, we can go ahead and point out then attach the points here in the frame. Next, we'll go ahead and take our half-inch nylon tube brush part number 814092 and some spray lubricant to clean up the weldnuts in the frame.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2009 Honda Odyssey - Draw-Tite
Today on our 2009 Honda Odyssey, we'll be installing a draw-tite hitch part number 36417. Before we begin installation, we'll go ahead and lower the exhaust. To lower the exhaust, we'll use a little spray lubricant on the rubber isolator for the rear exhaust hanger. Then we can simply take our crowbar and just remove the isolator from the metal hanger.This point, we can go ahead and point out then attach the points here in the frame. Next, we'll go ahead and take our half-inch nylon tube brush part number 814092 and some spray lubricant to clean up the weldnuts in the frame. After you finish cleaning up the weldnut, I recommend you to take the 12mm bolts and go ahead and drive it in to the weldnut to make sure it goes nice and smoothly.
