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42 messages, Last post on Aug 16, 2009 at 10:33 AM
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Just started trying to install hitch on my Veracruz. How to lower the exhaust? It seems to be hanging on a rubber pad, bolted to it with two nuts. I've tried my allen hex keys, but none of them seem to fit. Do I need some other tool (the hole on bolts looks rather round)?
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Replying to: amiliv (May 10, 2008 10:47 am) Anyhow, I managed to put it on, however I wouldn't recommend an average car owner to do it. Let professionals install it. It takes a lot of time, laying under the car, and the space is very tight (hint, removing spare tire gives you a bit of extra space). I just hope I managed to screw the bolts sufficiently tight. There's very little space where the bolts are, you can hardly fit the wrench into it. Don't try to do it using too big wrench, or it might not fit into the available space at all. Space is so tight, I was able to do only 1/6 of a turn at time. You can't get a good grip on the wrench either. Budget for at least 2 hours if you have some experience, at least 4 if you are novice. Any shop that installs hitches would probably do it in under an hour. They'll lift the car off the ground and they have crane that will hold the hitch in place while they are attaching it to the car. Both of which will make the job much easier and faster. I also got the wiring from etrailer.com. It's relatively easy to install, once you find that hole in the bumper holder. However, I hope the fuse will never blow, because they've attached it to the spot on the cable that ends up in a very inaccessible location after installation.
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Replying to: amiliv (May 10, 2008 7:34 pm) |
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Does any one know of a way to disable the backup warning sensors? With a hitch mounted bike rack, the backup warning sensors beep constantly when in reverse, because of course the sensors "see" the bike rack. I checked the manual which admits that the sensors may not operate correctly when towing, but it doesn't look like there's a button or other convenient way to disable them. Thanks for any tips.
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Decided to go with the Hidden Hitch for the Veracruz. Also purchased the Wiring adapter that plugs into the factory hitch harness connectors. I need a 5-flat plug for my boat trailer as it needs the blue wire for the back-up lights Since my trailer has disk brakes and requires the brake lockout signal from the tow vehicle. Has anyone tapped into the back-up lights and if so where did you get the wire? Craig '08 Veracruz Limited |
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Installed my Hidden Hitch on the Veracruz tonight. Kind of a pain but its on. Had an issue that the instructions didn't address. At the bottom edge of the bumper cover there is a black plastic trim piece that hangs down between the two exhaust cut-outs. This plastic was getting crushed by the hitch so I removed it. It appears the design was done without this piece in place. All pictures of the Hidden Hitch I've seen in this thread appear to have this plastic in place only I cannot determine if this plastic is being crushed in the picture...Mine certainly was. I'm going to write to Hidden hitch to complain. At a minimum they should have commented in the instructions about this. Craig |
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Can anyone help find where I can tap in and get the reverse light 12V for my boat trailer connection? I need to install a 5-way flat on the Veracruz and with the back-up lights in the tailgate its making it difficult to find where to tap in. Craig |
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Replying to: mathesius (Aug 03, 2008 6:30 pm)  thanks! ed in toronto
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Replying to: junji98 (Apr 03, 2009 2:25 pm) 1. Must lower the passenger side exhaust - there are 2 triangle shaped pieces of thick rubber that the exhaust hangs from. Work these with one hand (don't need tools here). As previous post mentions, it takes some time and effort, but eventually will pop out. This will lower the passenger side exhaust about 8-12 inches. 2. Remove 4 bolts that hold up a metal heat shield directly above the exhaust. Take the thin sheet metal heat shield completely out, you can easily put it back in later. 3. The prior 2 steps are only needed because the bolt head of the "tow eye" can only be accessed from here. The "tow eye" is a large triangle shaped piece of metal with a circular hole that is attached on the passenger side. The two bolts where the hitch will screw into is occupied by this tow eye and so it needs to be removed. Warning, do not try to remove the NUT that is on the tow eye (facing out). It is is welded down. It can only be removed from above the heat shield on the bolt side (facing in towards center of car). 4. Remove tow eye and keep or discard. 5. Now, install hitch.... simply screw all four bolts into car rails, two on each side. You'll need the right tools here.. need a long extender to get up there. The two screws that are closer to the butt end of the car are DIRECTLY above the hitch itself, so a straight extender didn't work. I ended up using an adapter that bends the ratchet a little bit so I could get it on tighter. 6. Also installed the 4-flat wiring kit. These instructions are pretty straight forward. Don't forget, under the passenger side is already installed with the two "plugs". You simply have to remove the plastic caps on these (orgininally placed to prevent dust), and plug in the wiring then run it around the bumper. 7. Replace heat shield and hang exhaust back up. Now.... I need some help... the hidden hitch comes with a metal rectangle that sticks out to allow a wiring harness to be attached. It has two holes 2.5" apart from each other. For cosmetics... has anyone installed a wiring box to place the four flat connector?? right now, i just have it zip-tied behind my bumper, out of sight.... hope the instructions help... . |
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Replying to: mathesius (Aug 03, 2008 6:30 pm) Bandaids We had the same problem. Decided to think out-of-the-box. Spent a morning experimenting with cotton, fabric, foam, sticky notes, magnets, etc. When we were all done we figured out that bandaids had everything. Light adhesive, ultrasonic absorbent pad, cheap, easy, temporary. Just place a large enough bandaid to cover the entire sensor with the pad - over each sensor. Enjoy the quiet backing up! |
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