Is Heat Shield Trimming Required for Install of Curt Hitch part # C13186 on 2016 Ford Escape
Published 08/01/2016
Question:
Do I have to cut away part of the heat shield to install a C13186 on a 2016 Ford Escape?
asked by: John C
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Expert Reply:
Yes, to install the Curt hitch part # C13186 on your 2016 Ford Escape will require you to trim part of the heat shield. In the install video I attached you can see how this is done.
I also attached a diagram that I took from the instructions that shows where to trim.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 500 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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