Trailer Hitch Receiver, Wiring, and Cargo Carrier for a 2003 Toyota Matrix XR

Updated 08/05/2015 | Published 08/04/2015

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Question:

Hello. This is short notice, but I need a hitch receiver and a cargo rack for my trip. My husband and I are not handy in the automotive area, though I can follow instructions and have put together a ton of furniture by myself. I have read that the center fascia on the 2003 Toyota Matrix XR needs removing, but I have no idea what that is. I saw the installation video for a 2009 Toyota Matrix. Would the installation be the same on my model?

asked by: Ruth F

Expert Reply:

If you use Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 24812 the center fascia (which is a fancy word for the lower plastic bumper part on your 2003 Toyota Matrix XR) will not have to be removed. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. There is no mention of having to remove the center fascia.

The installation video for the 2009 model year is a different hitch design and it will not be exactly the same but pretty close.

For a ball mount use # 3593. For a 1-7/8 inch ball use # 19256 and for a 2 inch ball use # 19258. For trailer wiring you can use # 118386.For a cargo carrier I recommend # C18110. It is compatible with Class I trailer hitches.

expert reply by: Michael H