Is Fascia Trimming Required to Install a Trailer Hitch on a 2013 Toyota Matrix S
Updated 10/30/2012 | Published 10/28/2012
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The car comes standard now with front and rear underbody spoilers or some would call fascia, I guess? Any word on this model needing fascia or underbody spoiler trimming? I did notice that the Draw-tite hitch hangs a little lower. I just ordered vehicle today 10/27/2012 and want to make sure hitch install is still able to be down without altering the spoiler.
asked by: Mark G
Expert Reply:
We do know that on the Toyota Matrix XR and XRS versions there is fascia trimming required to install trailer hitch # 24812, but not on S models. I have included a couple of links showing installation for you to view.
If you plan on doing some towing the recommended ball mount is # 3593 and you can use hitch pin and clip # PC2. For a 1-7/8 inch ball use # 19256 and for a 2 inch ball use # 19258.
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