Is Modification of the Body Bumper or Fascia Required to Install the # C11073 Hitch on 2011 Mazda 2
Updated 09/14/2011 | Published 09/13/2011
Question:
Is any cutting/trimming of the bumper/body required when installing this hitch? Any modification of the cars body or bumper? Thanks
asked by: JC B
Expert Reply:
The installation instructions for the Curt Trailer Hitch, # C11073, indicate that no modification of the vehicle rear bumper or rear fascia is required for installation of the hitch.
Vapor canister will need to be removed and reattached for hitch installation. There is a possibility that the carbon canister hose may contact the hitch bracket. If this occurs you will need to use pliers to bend the bracket and rotate the hose out of the way. Also, the exhaust must be temporarily lowered for installation.
Some items you may be interested in, to complete your trailer hitch setup on the 2011 Mazda 2, are listed below.
Trailer Wiring, # 118520
1-7/8 Inch Hitch Ball, # 19256
2 Inch Hitch Ball, # 19258
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class I
- 150 lbs TW
- 1500 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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