The safety chain connection points are going to be a plate style welded to the bottom of the receiver tube and the cross tube. Once we have all the bolts loose, we're just going to kind of move it a little bit, just so that we can get access to our frame rail here. Assistance and drive systems More convenience and safety New assistance, infotainment and convenience systems make individual mobility more sustainable, interconnected and communicative; they also play an active role in the driving process and make it even safer. Now on the passenger's side frame rail here, we're going to have several holes that are going to be in the bottom. Now normally it is a good idea to support the exhaust to make sure it doesn't hang down too far, but if we follow it back, it's going to be above the axle here, so it really can't go too far anyway. Shopping for Volkswagen trailer hitches is a cinch with our knowledgeable customer service staff. We're also going to have two plastic nuts that are holding it in place.
In conclusion as far as recreational, weight capacity, and clearance are concerned, these are pretty much going to be dead even with each other, however, with the towing capacities, the Curt may have the slight advantage because it has this reinforced edge around here. That's going go be great for adding a bike rack or a cargo carrier onto the back of our Jetta. Genuine 2017 Volkswagen Passat Tow Hitch Accessories let you add your own individual touch and achieve fully-personalized utility - all with the attention to detail and fit and finish you expect from Volkswagen. I'm going to take a 13mm socket and pull the two bolts out for the exhaust hanger. All of the drive systems are new aboard the Passat. Photos are for illustration purposes only.
Installing a Volkswagen Passat trailer hitch takes less than an hour, so set-up should be a cinch. Full transcript: Speaker 1: Today on our 2017 Volkswagen Jetta we're going to be taking a look at and showing you how to install the Curt Class I Custom Fit Trailer Hitch Receiver, part number C11474. At that height I would definitely recommend a bike rack or a cargo carrier with a raised shank. We're going to have three bolts that are holding it in place. Here's what our hitch is going to look like once we have it installed on our Jetta. Now we're going to be doing it by coming directly to the muffler and just towards the center we're going to have two bolts holding the hanger in place. Now that we've seen what our hitch looks like and gone over some of the features, let's show you how to get it installed.
It's also going to have a 2,000 pound gross trailer weight rating, which is the amount it can pull, including the trailer and everything we have loaded on it. The vehicle information you have entered has triggered this alert. Although we endeavour to ensure that the information contained on the website is accurate, as errors may occur from time to time, customers should verify any information in question with a dealer. Now keep in mind that you always want to double check your Jetta's owner's manual and never exceed the manufacturer's recommended weight. Towing a trailer can be demanding on some older vehicles, depending upon their condition. Again, we're using that 10mm socket.
Also the Curt hitch does come with a pin and clip included. Now Curt also recommends the use of a stabilization strap anytime that you're towing any non trailer loads or any loads that aren't supported by tires, like bike racks or cargo carriers. Now when looking for hitches for your vehicle, these are the top class 1 hitches you'll find. For non-trailer loads such as bike racks and cargo carriers, Curt recommends the use of a stabilization strap. It is going to sit right below the bumper, and that cross tube is going to be visible just right below. Please consider the condition of your Tow Vehicle. We want to make sure that we take it down by the bracket and leave the hanger attached to the muffler.
If you are planning to tow a trailer, for use over any distance, you should consider the condition of your tow vehicle. Drive your hauling rig with more confidence and end stressful handling with an anty-sway system. We'll be using a 10mm socket to pull those out. Now with these hitches they'll actually mount up behind the bumper so they're going to be both pretty well hidden. These technologies include — along with the Active Info Display and head-up display — systems such as an app-based rear seat entertainment system for tablet computers, Front Assist plus City Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection and three world firsts: Emergency Assist stops vehicle in an emergency , Trailer Assist assisted manoeuvring with a trailer and the traffic jam assistant. I'd like to give you a few measurements, and that's going to help you in deciding for accessories for your new hitch, such as a bike rack or a cargo carrier.
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Based on numerous new design solutions such as a concise continuous horizontal band of air vents and technologies — such as an Active Info Display interactive digital instruments , head-up display and an extremely low-profile ambient lighting strip — the interior has a more avant-garde and exclusive appearance than ever. They're just going to loosen up and then we can pull down to remove it from the stud. To begin our installation we want to come to the very rear on the passenger's side, and we're going to have this plastic underbody panel that we're going to need to remove. Now that measurement's going to come in handy when you're looking at folding accessories to make sure that you have adequate clearance, so that it won't come in contact with the rear bumper. Now on the driver's side, we're going to have to lower the exhaust.
Now towards the very front. Remember, every Volkswagen Passat hitch from AutoAccessoriesGarage. Now these aren't going to all. It gives it a little more durability. As far as weight capacities are concerned, our Curt up at the top here is going to have a max tongue weight of 200 pounds, and that's the force pushing down on the hitch, and a max towing capacity of 2,000 pounds which is how much it can pull. We'll be using a T25 Torxbit to pull those out. Some items may be unavailable for or incompatible with certain trim levels and models.
Now we're going to have three Torx bit screws that are holding it in place. Your day or weekend of fun doesn't have to be put on pause because a lack of trunk space. With the Curt, you're going to see it has this wider frame here while the Draw-Tite is a little bit more square. This Passat can be driven as a zero-emissions vehicle over a range of up to 50 km with all-electric power. Now when we do lower our exhaust, we don't want to slide the rubber hanger off.