What is Involved in Installing the Draw-Tite # 76288 with a Trunk Sensor on My 2021 BMW X5?

Published 10/22/2021

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Question:

What is involved in installing the Draw-Tite 76288 on my 2021 BMW X5 without the M sport package? I'm worried about my trunk sensor.

asked by: Bob

Expert Reply:

When installing the Draw-Tite Hitch # 76288 on your 2021 BMW X5 (without the M Sport package), you first need to use a 13mm socket to remove 2 nuts from the exhaust (1 each side). Next, you will disconnect the back-up sensor wiring and hands free sensor. In order to access the top mounting fasteners, you need to lower the tailgate. Once you have completed the rest of the installation steps, you will re-install the sensors. You will still be able to use the sensor with the hitch installed (although you may need to swing your foot around the sensor area a bit more than before to activate it). I attached a screenshot of the installation process from the installation manual.

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expert reply by: Bob C