thanks for this info! It GREATLY helped me!! This is a MUST instead of getting the dealer installed option. I got my hitch from
Affordable Parts and Accessories wholesale to the public. for $156 and $86 for the converter, $26 shipping to Mich. A deal compared to the $400 the dealer wanted to install it!!
Might I add:
1.) Truly a 2 man job if you want to do this right. esp removing the bumper.
2.) Squeeze the clips to remove the parking sonar connectors and hitch connector cover.
3.) Pulling off the side bumper fascia was really hard. I was a little afraid of breaking it but with a great deal of force they popped off. MUCH easier to re-install.
4.) Installing hitch with 6 bolts to the bumper - be sure to use torque sequence. Use this for installing 1st bolt to last also. My bumper holes were a little off and it took some doing to make them fit. It actually sits a little crooked on the bumper. I used a little WD-40 to clean out the holes since I had sand and dirt in them. If you have a 12MM tap that is suggested to run thru there and clean them out. Easy to cross thread with dirt in there and the bolts are a little self tapping.
4.) You'll need to really twist to get your head under the dash to install the converter. My wires had WHITE tape on the and made it quite easy to get at the connector.
This was really easy, just time consuming. Highly suggested adder. If you need any pics or help just let me know!
