Can Heat Shield Be Reinstalled After Installing Draw-Tite Receiver DT74MR On 2021 Hyundai Sonata?

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hi how are you guys doing i have a qustion for trailer hitch for my yndai sonata 2021 .do i permanently removed for hitch installation heat shield .ore i can install after hitche again thank you

asked by: Keli

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To install the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" # DT74MR you were looking at on your 2021 Hyundai Sonata you will need to permanently remove the heat shield as it will be in the way of the hitch.

I included a link to the written instructions of the # DT74MR for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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Answer 1

Yes it does; per the manufacturer the correct Draw-Tite trailer hitch that fits your 2023 Hyundai Sonata hybrid is the following: - Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver #DT74MR

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Answer 2

What that means is that the cross section of the hitch that runs side to side is completely out of sight once it's installed onto the vehicle. The hitch you looked at, part #C13065, has a hidden cross tube that you can't see with it…

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Answer 3

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 4

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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Answer 6

Hi Stephanie! Great question and you’re totally right to ask, because most hitches for the 2024 RAV4 do require a bit of bumper trimming. That includes the Oris Detachable Hitch #TS66VR, since it uses a hidden design that needs a hole cut in the…

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Answer 7

Hey Jason, welcome back. For a 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, I recommend the TowSmart Trailer Hitch item #TS42VR. This class III hitch with a 2" receiver is custom fit and is compatible with all models of the 2025 RAV4 including the hybrid and PHEV.…

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Can Heat Shield Be Reinstalled After Installing Draw-Tite Receiver DT74MR On 2021 Hyundai Sonata?

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