Weight Capacity and Warranty Restrictions for Installing Draw Tite Trailer Hitch 24773 on a Mazda 5  

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The # 24773 hitch is rated to tow up to 2000 pounds, but this does not necessarily mean your 2009 Mazda 5 is capable of towing this much. You can normally find the vehicle tow capacity in your manual.

Installing an aftermarket hitch does sometimes void vehicle warranties, but this would be something you would need to discuss with your dealer.

I would recommend using a rust proofing spray or undercoating for the hitch installation. This can be found at your local hardware store.

The recommended wiring for your Mazda 5 would be powered converter kit # 118520, which would need to be hardwired for installation.

You would need to use the included circuit tester to test the wires behind your vehicle tail lights for function. I would have a friend sit in the cab and press the brake pedal or engage the turn signals as you test each wire behind your tail light. Once you have determined which wire is performing which function, you would connect the wires from the wiring harness accordingly.

The four basic wire functions for the wires coming from the black converter box would be:

Green: Right turn and brake lights.
Yellow: Left turn and brake lights.
Brown: Running lights.
White: Ground wire. Connect this wire to a good, clean metal area on your vehicle frame.

You will also see a thicker red wire coming from the converter box. You would run this wire, using the included wire bundle, and connect it to the vehicle positive battery terminal, with the included fuse between.

expert reply by: Sarah L

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