Is Bumper or Fascia Trimming Required to Install Curt Trailer Hitch on a 2016 Volvo XC90

Updated 09/21/2015 | Published 09/19/2015

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Question:

I need to install this hitch on a 2016 Volvo xc90. Does this hitch require cutting in the bumper or and lower plastics that are visible?

asked by: Daniel

Expert Reply:

To install Curt trailer hitch # C13233 on your 2016 Volvo XC90 there is an underbody heat shield that will need to be trimmed, see the linked instructions, but the fascia/bumper does not have to be trimmed. I have included a picture of what the hitch looks like once installed. You can see that the bumper and other pieces remain intact.

If you plan on doing some towing I recommend etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If the ball mount kit does not have the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, use the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

And for trailer wiring you can use # C56285 to add a 4-Way flat to the back of the vehicle.

expert reply by: Michael H