Will I Need To Trim Bumper and Lower Exhaust To Install Curt hitch C12272 on 2005 Chevrolet Malibu

Updated 10/04/2010 | Published 09/30/2010

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Question:

For the Curt hitch C12272 for an 05 Malibu: 1. does the exhaust need to be lowered for installation? 2. does the bumper need to be cut? Thank you.

asked by: Kathleen K

Expert Reply:

Yes, for installation, you will need to temporarily lower the exhaust to install the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # C12272, on your 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The best way to lower the hangers, is to apply some WD-40 to the rubber mounts to slide the hanger loose.

You will not need to trim the bumper fascia of your Malibu sedan, but you will need to do a bit of drilling. I attached the install instructions for you to learn more.

For a drawbar, you will need # C45521, and pin and clip # F-4. To complete your towing setup, you may also need a 1-7/8 Inch Hitch Ball, part # 19256, or 2 Inch Hitch Ball, part # 19258, depending on the trailer coupler size.

For wiring, you will need Draw-Tite Wiring, part # 18252 for lights on your trailer.