Should Heat Shield be Reinstalled When Installing Trailer Hitch Receiver on a 2017 Subaru Forester
Updated 05/22/2017 | Published 05/20/2017
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led in my 2017 Forester and removed the heat shield. Is this a problem that it wasnt re-installed?
asked by: Debbie
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Expert Reply:
When installing a trailer hitch receiver in a 2017 Subaru Forester the instructions for the hitch will tell you what to do with the heat shield. The Curt hitches # C12100 and # C13144 do not state the heat shield should be reinstalled where the Draw-Tite # 75876 and # 36523 require the heat shield to be modified but remain installed.
I've linked videos of each installation for you.
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Charles S
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class II
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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