Today on our 2012 Scion XB, well be installing the Hidden Hitch, part number 60899. This is what it will look like once our hitch is installed. Next, well go ahead and give you a couple 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 11-1/4 inches. This will assist you in selecting accessories such as a bike rack or a cargo carrier.
Now, lets go ahead with the installation. First, well need to remove the manufacturers tow hook. To do this, well remove the two fasteners securing it into the frame. Well go ahead and set these aside as they will not be reinstalled as the hitch will take its place. This will expose the two fasteners or weld nuts here on the drivers side.
Well be using the identical weld nuts on the passengers side. Each process we do here on the drivers side will get repeated identically on the passengers side. Before we attempt to install our hitch, well go ahead and clean out the weld nuts using a little spray lubricant and a 1/2-inch nylon tube brush, part number 814092. Well go ahead and use one of our new bolts to thread it into the weld nut to make sure they go nice and smoothly. Now, well go ahead and repeat the same process on the passengers side.
Now, were ready to install the hitch. Well be using the new 12-mm bolts along with the conical toothed washer with the teeth of the washer facing the hitch. Its a good idea to get an extra set of hands to help you hold the hitch in place while you install your fasteners. Now, with all four fasteners in place, well go ahead and tighten them down. Once we have them tightened down, we can go back and torque to specifications as indicated in the instructions.
And that will complete the install of our Hidden Hitch, part number 60899, on our 2012 Scion XB.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Scion xB - Curt
Today on our 2012 Scion XB, well be installing the Curt Hitch, part number 12490. This is what our hitch will look like once Its installed. Now, well 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 12-1/4 inches. This will assist you in selecting accessories such as a drawbar, a bike rack, or a cargo carrier.
