Today on this 2008 Acura MDX we are going to install part number 87474 from Hidden Hitch. This will also apply to part number 75614 from Draw-Tite. The first step involved is to lower the spare tire and we have that done already so you have a lot of room. You can already see the attaching points on the frame. The next thing we need to do is lower the exhaust because there is not quite enough room to work the hitch up in there. So lower the exhaust next and then the heat shields that are above the exhaust, we will take those down too. All of this will go back up once the hitch is installed. For the lowering of the exhaust what we are going to do is put a strap across the exhaust pipes themselves so when we lower them we can do it in a controlled manner so we do not do any damage to the exhaust system. 00:42
Next we will spray down the hangers with some lubricant and we will remove the hangers from the exhaust. We just got done with the driver side, now we will go over to the passenger side and repeat the same process. Now we have got everything loose, just use the tie down strap and we will loosen it up and lower the exhaust. Now we have got some room to take down the bolts that hold up the heat shield. The next thing we want to do is inspect the threads in the frame. Use one of these hitch bolts and we will just thread it in. This is a really new vehicle so we do not have much problem with the threads like dirt and corrosion getting up in there. For instance if you did have an older vehicle it is a good idea to spray it down with some lubricant first and then run your bolt in and out so you can clean out all of the rust and corrosion that is in there. For light duty stuff that will work fine, if it gets really heavy and corroded and full of dirt, basically you are going to use a thread tap after that. 01:44
In this case the bolts and threads are pretty nice so we will just run the bolt in there and just get the dust out and then we will install the hitch. Sometimes it is going to be a tight fit so if you do not get it in perfectly straight you might catch it in a bind. You can probably tap it into place with a rubber mallet if you have to or maybe even tap in one of the corners. It is also a good idea to have an extra set of hands to help hold up one side while you position it in to place. Next we will snug up the bolts, drawing the hitch up against the frame and do that evenly on both sides. Start with these bolts in the back first. On the bolt going towards the rear of the vehicle, it is easier if you use an extension to get to them that way. Now we can torque down the bolts as specified in the instructions. Now we can reinstall the heat shield back into place. We got that in place so lets reinstall the exhaust on the hangers. From the top of the receiver tube down to the ground on this particular vehicle is about 16-3/ 4 inches. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the bumper is five inches. Do not forget to take down the strap. With our spare tire back into place our install is complete. There you have it for part number 87474 from Hidden Hitch.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Acura MDX - Hidden Hitch
Today, on this 2012 Acura MDX, were going to install part number 87474 from Hidden Hitch. All right, this is what the hitch will look like once its installed on the vehicle. Next, well go ahead and give you some measurements thatll 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 16 1/4 inches and from the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the bumper will be 3 3/4 inches.Now, Ill go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed. First thing we need to do is go ahead and lower the spare tire and get it out of our way. Then, next well go ahead and lower the exhaust by removing the two rear most rubber hangers.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Acura MDX - Draw-Tite
All right, today on this 2012 Acura MDX were going to install part #: 75614 from Draw-Tite. All right, this is what the hitch looks like once its installed on the vehicle. Next well give you some measurements thatll 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 16 and a quarter inches and from the center of the hitch pinhole to the edge of the bumper will be three and three quarter inches. Now Ill go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed. First thing that we need to do is go ahead and lower the spare tire and get it out of our way.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2010 Acura MDX - Hidden Hitch
Today on this 2010 Acura MDX were going to install part number 87474 from Hidden Hitch. This is what the hitch looks like when its installed on the vehicle. Next well go ahead and give you some measurements thatll help you out in selecting some accessories such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack, or a cargo carrier. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the bumper will be three and 3/4 inches. From the top of the receiver opening down to the ground will be about 16 inches. Now Ill go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Acura MDX - Hidden Hitch
Today on our 2011 Acura MDX, we'll be installing Hidden Hitch, part number 87474. This is what our hitch will look 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 pin hole to the outermost edge of the bumper is 4-1/2 inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 16 inches. This will assist you in selecting accessories such as a drawbar, a bike rack, or a cargo carrier.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Acura MDX - Draw-Tite
Today on our 2011 Acura MDX, we'll be installing the Draw-Tite Hitch, part number 75614. This is what our hitch will look 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 pin hole to the outermost edge of the bumper is 4-1/2 inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 16 inches. This will assist you in selecting accessories such as a drawbar, a bike rack, or a cargo carrier.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2009 Acura MDX
Today on this 2009 Acura MDX were going to install part number 13354 from Curt. 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 ball mount, bicycle rack, or a cargo carrier. From the center of the pin hitch hole to the outside edge of the bumper on this vehicle is going to be 3-1/2 inches, and from the top of the receiver opening down to the ground is going to be 17 inches. Now we will go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed. A couple of steps we need to take care of first is that we remove the spare tire to make it easier to install, and also we are going to lower the exhaust, and also remove the heat shields.
