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How can I install a trailer hitch on a Honda Odyssey?
What’s the best way to install a trailer hitch on my Honda Odyssey? I recently got two new canoes, and it would be great if I could tow them behind my car.
Chloe Jenkins · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Installing a trailer hitch is a fantastic way to increase the utility of your car—but it takes a little elbow grease. To install the trailer hitch on your Honda Odyssey you will need:
- Exhaust pliers
- A nut driver
- A socket wrench with a 5-inch extension
- A 19mm socket
- A friend or family member for assistance
Before you get started, remove the driver’s side rear panel. From there, you can follow these steps to install a trailer hitch:
- Unscrew the four bolts on the bottom of your driver’s side panel.
- Unscrew the two screws inside the panel.
- Remove the mudflap and rubber isolator holding the exhaust in place.
- Have a friend help you line up the hitch with the bolts holes by your exhaust.
- Bolt the hitch to your car using the holes by your exhaust.
- Use the socket wrench and attachments to tighten the bolts.
- Reinstall the rubber exhaust isolator, mudflap, and driver’s side panel.
Remember, your
car insurnace
provider may not cover you for damages that occur as a result of the tow hitch. To make sure you’re getting the coverage you need, call your provider and ask about their policy on trailer hitches.If you don’t like what you hear, use the
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