Trailer Hitch and Wiring Harness Installation on a 2012 Kia Sorento SX

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this looks to be very easy just to install,but if you want light plug up then is that a problem and something for a dealer

asked by: Denise

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The installation for the Curt Trailer Hitch, # C13073, is somewhat easy if you have experience installing hitches or have basic mechanical abilities. The main obstacles that you will encounter during the installation is lowering the exhaust and trimming the heat shield. These steps are shown in the installation video that I have attached on a 2012 Kia Sorento.

If your vehicle did not come with a factory tow prep package, then the trailer wiring harness for your vehicle is the Curt Wiring Harness, # C59496. This wiring harness will hard wire into your vehicles tail light circuits and to the vehicle battery. If you are not comfortable hard wiring this harness to your vehicles tail light circuits, then I would recommend having a local dealer or auto shop perform the installation.

If you attempt to install this wiring harness yourself, it is important to use the provided circuit tester to identify the functions of each wire at your tail light assembly before splicing in the trailer wiring harness. Having a helping hand is a good idea as well. I have also attached an FAQ article on tips for routing the power wire for you to check out.

I have attached the installation instructions for the trailer hitch and wiring harness for you to check out.

expert reply by: John H

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Answer 1

The Draw-Tite #75908 is more hidden with the recessed aspect of the hitch pin hole being 5-1/2 inches from the outermost part of the bumper. The height is 15-1/2 inches from the inside top of the receiver to the ground. The Curt #C13195 is very…

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Answer 2

Hi Steve; are your brakes DeeMaxx? If they are, you can use the Replacement Guide Bolt and Sleeve Assembly for DeeMaxx 3,500-lb to 8,000-lb Disc Brakes #DE85FR. If you have something else let me know, most parts for disc brakes are brand specific but…

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Answer 3

Hello Steve, Yes, you can swap out your Kodiak 13inch Hub and Rotor - 8 on 6-1/2 - Dacromet - 9/16inch Bolts with the DeeMaxx 13" Hub-and-Rotor Assembly - 8 on 6-1/2 - Maxx Coating - 8,000 lbs - 9/16" Studs #DE42YR. What kind of trailer is…

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Though the Curt # C13409 and Draw-Tite #76271 are nearly identical to each other, there are a few subtle differences. First being where they sit once installed. The will both have the exact same height of 14-1/2 inches, but the Draw-Tite #76271 will…

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

It's pretty simple. A 4-bolt rail uses four 5/8 inch bolts ran through the floor of the truck bed into the frame brackets. The bolts run down through the center of the raised part of the rail, as shown in the photo I provided. A 10-bolt rail uses…

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Answer 7

Both the Curt Class III Round Tube Receiver Hitch #C13073 and Draw-Tite Class III Max Frame Receiver Hitch #75684 are confirmed to fit your 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe as long as it does not have the dual exhaust. Because of its cross tube design, the Curt…

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Trailer Hitch and Wiring Harness Installation on a 2012 Kia Sorento SX

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