Description
How to Install a Trailer Hitch on a Mazda CX-5
There is no need for any special equipment, other than a CURT 13315 trailer hitch and a few minutes to finish the installation. Both the trailer hitch and the method of installing it are compatible with all Mazda CX-5 models manufactured between 2013 and 2021.
If you want to start using your Mazda CX-5 right away to pull trailers and other sorts of hitch-mounted accessories, follow these fundamental steps.
Tools needed:
- Torque Wrench
- Safety Glasses
- 19mm socket
- 5” Extension
- Exhaust Removal Tool
- Swivel Socket
- Flat Head Screwdriver
- Strap for Exhaust
Installation of a hitch for a Mazda CX-5 (2013-2021) using an exhaust removal tool and flat-head screwdriver strap
1. Prep Underbody
To get started, remove the support for the plastic fascia. Next, lower the exhaust so that the hitch can be attached. Take off the rubber hangers that are located on both sides of the car. To keep the exhaust from collapsing entirely, you should secure it with a strap using the appropriate hardware.
2. Install the Necessary Hardware
Through the proper connection places, thread the carriage bolts and blocks on the fishing wire. On either side of the frame, there are two connection points that may be located on the vehicle.
3. Raise the hitch into the appropriate position
Bring hitch up into the correct position so that it may be attached to the frame. To avoid the bolts being pulled back into the frame, feed the fish wire via the hitch’s access holes.
4. Attach the hitch to the frame in a secure manner.
After you have brought the hitch up to its correct height and aligned it, remove the fish wire and fasten the conical tooth washers and nuts that were given to the bolts that were just placed.
5. Make sure the hitch is tight and apply torque
Utilize a torque wrench and a 19mm socket to ensure that all of your bolts are tightened and torqued to the specifications provided by the manufacturer.
6. Raise the exhaust that was lowered.
In the last step, elevate the exhaust that was lowered in step 1. Take off the supporting strap, and then put the rubber hangers back in place.
The installation of your trailer hitch on your Mazda CX-5 should be complete at this point.
How much more money would it set me back to attach a hitch to my Mazda CX-5 (model years 2013-2021)?
Between $150 and $175 is the pricing range for a hitch that may be used with a Mazda CX-5. U-Haul sells a variety of various types of hitches and provides a variety of sizes to meet receivers ranging in size from 114 to 2 inches. U-Haul provides hitch installation services at neighborhood U-Haul Moving Centers® and may even deliver your hitch directly to your residence.
To have a hitch professionally put on a Mazda CX-5 (model years 2013-2021), how much does this service cost?
The cost of hitch installation is often less than $100; however, you should verify with your neighborhood U-Haul Moving Center® to confirm this information since pricing might vary depending on your area, the hitch type you are fitting, and the vehicle you own. Every U-Haul Moving Center is equipped to attach a hitch to your car, and since there are more than 1,500 U-Haul locations in the United States, it won’t take long for you to have your hitch attached and be on your way again.
How long will it take to attach a trailer hitch on a Mazda CX-5 (model years 2013-2021)?
Installing a new hitch might take anywhere from one to two and a half hours depending on your vehicle and the hitch you’re using. To better accommodate your hectic schedule, we strongly suggest that you arrange your appointment via our website using the online booking system. In fact, U-Haul service facilities provide a comprehensive array of towing accessories, such as ball mounts, hitch balls, pins, clips, and wiring, to assist customers in properly towing their boats, trailers, or campers.
Have you thought about purchasing a wiring kit for your Mazda CX-5 (2013-2021)?
You will need a wiring kit to provide electricity to the lights on your trailer if you want to pull a trailer or camper that has brake lights, driving lights, and turn signals. The most popular kind of lighting harness is available with either a four-pin or seven-pin connection. The 4-way connection provides the most fundamental lighting capabilities (running lights, brake lights, and turn signals), but the 7-way connector also provides a 12-volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer brakes, and reversing lights in addition to the basic lighting functions. Connectors ranging from 4 ways to 7 ways are available from U-Haul. Determine which of the available options for your Mazda CX-5 is the most suitable.
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