Does the Muffler have to be Removed to Install a Trailer Hitch on a 2013 Nissan Altima Sedan
Updated 09/17/2013 | Published 09/14/2013
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I am looking to purchase a hitch for my 2013 Nissan Altima. Do ALL hitches for my year make/model require the muffler to be dropped for hitch installation? If not which hitch models do not require the muffler to be dropped to install hitch?
asked by: Alice
Expert Reply:
All of the trailer hitches for a 2013 Nissan Altima Sedan do require temporary removal of the muffler in order to complete the installation. The most popular hitch option for the vehicle is Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 24796 that you have referenced. I have included a link to a video showing a typical installation and a link to the installation instructions for you.
If you plan on doing some towing first consult the vehicle owners manual for the vehicles capacities. For a ball mount use # 3594. For a 1-7/8 inch ball use # 19256 and for a 2 inch ball use # 19258. For trailer wiring use # 118470.
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