Trailer Hitch Installation - 2008 Kia Sportage - Video
Today on this 2008 Kia Sportage we will be installing Curt hitch part number 13526. Okay underneath the vehicle we are actually taking a look at the driver side frame rail. We are going to go ahead and point out the mounting holes for our trailer hitch. As you can see here we have got two existing bolts in the frame and then one empty weld nut right next to it. We are going to remove those two bolts and use the third weld nut as well and those will be our three attaching points for our trailer hitch. We will be using new hardware for these three weld nuts. We will be using the 10 millimeter bolts with a conical tooth washer that is provided with our installation kit. 00:36 more
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Posted: 11/30/2009 5:58:09 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2008 Kia Sedona - Video
Today we are going to be installing Hidden Hitch part number 70761 on a 2008 Kia Sedona minivan. This application will also apply to Draw-Tite part number 75421. OK, we are underneath the vehicle, and we are looking at the drivers side frame rail. As you can see we have got three existing weld nuts here at the bottom of the frame, and these are going to provide our three attaching points for both sides of the vehicle. Also, here on the passengers side you can see our exhaust is in the way, so we are going to need to remove it off of its rear-most hanger. To remove the exhaust down, you can either remove it off of its rubber hanger or you can simply unbolt it from the bottom of the frame. more
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Posted: 7/9/2009 5:08:27 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2007 Kia Sorento - Video
Okay today, on this 2007 Kia Sorento, we are going to install part number 87425 from Hidden Hitch. This also applies to Draw-Tite part number 75516. First we will go ahead and show you where the hitch mounts up on the frame. It is actually going to mount up on the side of the frame using these threaded holes that are already in here. All right, it is going to be the same thing on the other side of the vehicle on the driver side except the muffler is going to be a little bit in the way. Most of the time you can work your way around it. If you need to, it might be a good idea just to pull it out a ways while you do your work. Okay, the first thing we are going to do is go ahead and inspect the thread. more
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Posted: 9/29/2009 5:05:53 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2010 Kia Soul - Video
Today we are going to install part number 11110 from Curt, and we are going to install this on a 2010 Kia Soul. First, to install the hitch, we are going to have to lower the exhaust. Disconnect this rubber hanger right here, and this rubber hanger here.We are going to spray it down this hanger with some lubricant. And then we can slide it off. more
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Posted: 6/23/2009 12:46:24 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2000 Kia Sportage - Video
Today we are going to be installing hitch part number 90186 from Hidden Hitch on a 2000 Kia Sportage. This installation will also apply to Draw-Tite part number 36266. We are underneath the vehicle now, and we are going to go ahead and point out the attaching points for the hitch. Looking at the passengers side frame rail, you can see there is a hole here on the inboard side of the frame. That is going to provide the forwardmost attaching point. And then, on this tow hook here, we are actually going to drill a hole and make that the second attaching point. more
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Posted: 3/23/2009 10:19:48 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Kia Sportage - Video
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Posted: 1/23/2012 1:25:00 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Kia Sportage - Video
Today on a 2012 Kia Sportage we're going to install Kurt hitch part number C13066. Here are a couple of measurements that will assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch from the center of the hitch pinhole to the outermost point of the bumper is 6 and a half inches, from the top of the receiver tube to the ground is gonna be 13 inches. Now lets go ahead with the installation, before we install our hitch lets go ahead and point out our attachment point. Here at the rear of the frame on either side of the muffler are 2 weld nuts. These 2 will be our attachment point for the driver side and there will be 2 identical on the passenger side but before we put the hitch in place were gonna want to clean them out using a little spray lubricant we can spray the hole then Ill use a half-inch nylon toothbrush part number 814092 and thoroughly clean out the threads, the older the vehicle is the more chance you have of dirt, rust, and buildup inside the threads. Before I go and try to install the hitch after I cleaned them out I also take my new hardware just to make sure its gonna easily thread up into the weld nut as you can see we got that one already cleaned out Ill go ahead and repeat the same process for the other 3 attachment points. more
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Posted: 1/20/2012 2:10:45 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Kia Sportage - Video
Today on our 2012 Kia Sportage we're going to install Kurt hitch part number T12030. Here are a couple of measurements that will assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch from the center of the hitch pinhole to the outermost point of the bumper is 6 and a half inches, from the top of the receiver tube to the ground is gonna be 13 inches. Now lets go ahead with the installation, before we install our hitch lets go ahead and point out our attachment point. Here at the rear of the frame on either side of the muffler are 2 weld nuts. These 2 will be our attachment point for the driver side and there will be 2 identical on the passenger side but before we put the hitch in place were gonna want to clean them out using a little spray lubricant we can spray the hole then Ill use a half-inch nylon toothbrush part number 814092 and thoroughly clean out the threads, the older the vehicle is the more chance you have of dirt, rust, and buildup inside the threads. Before I go and try to install the hitch after I cleaned them out I also take my new hardware just to make sure its gonna easily thread up into the weld nut as you see we got that one already cleaned out Ill go ahead and repeat the same process for the other 3 attachment points. more
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Posted: 1/16/2012 2:45:54 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Kia Sorento - Video
Today on our 2012 Kia Sedona were gonna be installing Kurt hitch part number C13345, with our hitch installed were go ahead and give you a couple of measurements from the center of the hitch pinhole to the back of the bumper is 5 and a half inch. From the top of the hitch opening to the ground is 12 and a quarter inches. Now well go ahead a with our install. Before we install our hitch were actually going to locate the attachment points underneath the vehicle, the 3 attachment points on the driver side will be here, here and here. It might be a good idea before you install your hitch to clean out the weld nuts as they are exposed to various weather conditions throughout the year. Well do that using a rust penetrant and a half-inch nylon toothbrush part number 814092. more
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Posted: 1/19/2012 3:24:11 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2005 Kia Sorento - Video
Today were working on a 2005 Kia Sorento. Were going to install a Curt Hitch, part number C13513. Here are a couple of measurements that will assist you with selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pinhole to the outermost point of the vehicle is 2 inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 14 inches. This will assist you with selecting accessories; now lets go ahead with the installation. more
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Posted: 12/29/2011 2:07:43 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Kia Sorento - Video
So yeah, this 2012 Kia Sorento were going to be installing curt hitch part #C13073. Before we get started with our hitch installation, we are gonna go ahead and show you a couple of the final install dimensions which are going to make choosing your hitch accessories a little bit easier. From the top of the receiver tube opening to the ground is going to measure 13 and from the center of the pin hole to clear the rear edge of the bumper is going to measure approximately 5. And now we will go ahead and move on to installation. From underneath the vehicle the first thing that Ive done here is to go ahead and lower the spare tire out of the way just to give us a little bit more working room. The first thing we need to do in the installation is actually to go and lower down the exhaust over here on the passenger side of the vehicle. more
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Posted: 11/11/2011 2:45:59 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Kia Sorento - Video
Today on this 2012 Kia Sorento, we are going to install Hidden Hitch part number 87574. This will also be comparable to the Draw Tite Hitch part number 75684. Here are a couple of measurements that will assist you in selecting accessories for your hitch. From the center of the pin hole to the outer most point of the bumper is 4-1/2 inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 13-1/2 inches. Now lets go ahead with the installation. more
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Posted: 10/24/2011 2:31:21 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Kia Sorento - Video
Today on this 2012 Kia Sorento were going to install hidden hitch, part number 87574, this will also be comparable to the Draw Tite Hitch part number 75684, Here are a couple measurements that will assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the pin hitch hole to the outer most point of the bumper is 4-1/2 inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 13-1/2 inches. Now lets go ahead with the installation. Alright weve gone ahead and raised the vehicle up so we can get underneath of it. more
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Posted: 10/13/2011 3:31:29 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2010 Kia Optima - Video
Today we are looking at a 2010 Kia Optima. We are going to install a Curt hitch part number 11351. Here are a couple of measurements that will assist you in ing accessories for your new hitch: From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outer-most part of the bumper is 4-1/2 inches, and from the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 9-1/2 inches. Now lets go ahead with the installation. 0:18 more
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Posted: 10/11/2011 2:54:46 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2010 Kia Sedona - Video
Today on this 2010 Kia Sedona, we are going to install part number 70761 from Hidden Hitch. This will also apply to part number 75421 from Draw-Tite. This is what the hitch looks like installed on the vehicle. Next we will give you some measurements that will help you our when ing a ball mount, bike rack, or cargo carrier. From the top of the receiver opening to the ground is 12 inches. From the center of the hitch pin to the outside edge of the bumper is 4-3/4 inches. Now we will show you how the hitch is installed on the vehicle. :31 more
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Posted: 6/22/2011 2:18:13 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Kia Sportage - Video
Today we will be installing part number 13066 made by Curt on a 2011 Kia Sportage. Now we will go ahead and show you what it looks like installed on the vehicle. Here are some key measurements to think about when ing your accessories. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the bumper face is 6 inches. And from the top of the receiver to the ground is 13 inches. 0:27 more
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Posted: 5/11/2011 12:27:04 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Kia Sorento - Video
Today on this 2011 Kia Sorento, we are going to install part number C13073. The first thing we need to do is go ahead and lower the exhaust so we have access to the frame rail. There is going to be one rubber hanger up here, there is going to be one towards the back and also one behind the spare tire. So we will spray down the rubber hangers with some lubricant and then we will go ahead and just pry them off. Now we can start taking a look at the mounting locations on the frame. They will be these two threaded holes. We are looking at the driver side. It is going to be identical on the passenger side as well. 0:34 more
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Posted: 2/28/2011 6:17:28 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2006 Kia Sedona - Video
Today on this 2006 Kia Sedona we will be installing Valley hitch part number V81572. Before we get started with the hitch installation we are going to give you a couple of final installed 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 inches. From the center of the pin hole to clear the rear edge of the bumper is going to measure approximately 7 inches. Now we will move on to the installation. 00:24 more
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Posted: 2/23/2011 6:33:59 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2008 Kia Sedona - Video
Today on this 2008 Kia Sedona we are going to install part number 70761 from Hidden Hitch. This will also apply to part number 75421 from Draw-Tite. The first thing we need to do is lower the exhaust and get it out of the way. To lower the exhaust we are going to remove these two bolts on this hanger. Next we will move up towards the front of the vehicle and remove the two rubber hangers for the muffler. :34 more
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Posted: 7/30/2010 2:18:01 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2008 Kia Sedona - Video
Today we are going to be installing Hidden Hitch part number 70761 on a 2008 Kia Sedona van. This application will also apply for Draw-Tite hitch part number 75421. OK, we are underneath the vehicle now and we are actually looking at the drivers side frame rail. We are going to go ahead and point out the mounting location for the trailer hitch. You can see we have three existing weld nuts here at the bottom of the frame, and those are going to provide the three attaching points for the trailer hitch. We will be using the 12-mm bolts, along with the conical-tooth washer, in each of those locations on both the drivers side and the passengers side frame rails. more
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Posted: 8/14/2009 3:10:23 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2006 Kia Sorento - Video
Today we are going to install part number 87425 from Hidden Hitch, and we are going to install this on a 2006 Kia Sorento. First step, we will go ahead and take down this rubber exhaust hanger. Just spray it down with some lubricant and we will just take a pry bar and just kind of pry it off of it. Sometimes these threads in here will get clogged up with dirt and rust and whatnot. It is a good idea to spray them down with some WD-40 and then clean them out, and then run your bolts in and out to help clean it out. more
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Posted: 6/1/2009 5:28:21 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2007 Kia Amanti - Video
Today we are going to be installing hitch part number 90170 from Hidden Hitch on a 2007 Kia Amanti. We are underneath the vehicle, and we are going to go ahead and point out the mounting locations for the trailer hitch. The center attaching point will be here on the tow loop, and we are going to be using the U-bolt over that position to hold the hitch in the center. And then over here on the outboard side of the frame rail, you can see we have got an existing weld nut on both the drivers and passengers side. That will provide our frame attaching points for the hitch as well. We are going to go ahead and support the center exhaust tube before removing the hangers, because once they are lowered, they may let the exhaust too much, which could possibly damage it. I am just going to take a basic tow strap and just hook it around the main cross tube here, just to give it that extra support. And when we remove the hangers, again we just want to go ahead and spray them down first with a spray lubricant, like a WD-40, and pull the rubber away from the hanger. And then next I am just going to go ahead and remove the hangers off of the frame. Again, this is just going to give us more room to get the hitch up into position. more
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Posted: 5/18/2009 8:23:20 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2007 Kia Rondo - Video
Today we are going to install part number 24797 on our 2007 Kia Rondo. This also applies to part number 60874. Before we start our install anything we have to lower the exhaust right here. That requires taking off the rubber hanger here and the one on the backside here and there is one more towards the front. We installed this strap here so that when we bring the exhaust down it will be held in place by the straps. What we will do is spray the hangers with WD40 so that they slide off the exhaust a little easier. The other item here is the shipping bracket right here. It has to come off and stay off for the hitch install. What we need to do is take off these bolts on the end of the frame rail of these 2 and the bottom one on the drivers side. more
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Posted: 7/23/2008 7:13:52 AM
