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You have to drop the exhaust to install the hitch still. I never finished this because I use the hitch a lot but not with a trailer. I'll get it done sometime in the future lol.
I saw the part numbers, I'm just confused at how they are OEM(I know they are, I found them online) but when are they used by the OEM if the only ones I have ever seen are the tall shiny silver ones. Are they maybe for an older CX-5, but still fit?
If I'm understanding you correctly, the rails are factory as they fit the new models on a global level. The Thule rail system sits on top of these while the rhino rack system only covers the holes.I saw the part numbers, I'm just confused at how they are OEM(I know they are, I found them online) but when are they used by the OEM if the only ones I have ever seen are the tall shiny silver ones. Are they maybe for an older CX-5, but still fit?
Hitch installed and new roof molding ordered... Now it's time to decide on which company to go for on roof rails.
If you are talking about the four cover pieces, yup. Lay it flat facing the correct direction and I use a flat rounded tool to push itI just installed the same one myself last weekend. One question for you: That slim little piece of plastic that you remove that is held in with the 2 push pins, were you able to reinstall it? I couldn't figure out how to get it back up in there and I didn't want to force it. It doesn't seem like it's a crucial piece, I'd rather not have it sitting in my garage if there's a way to put it back on.
I just installed the same one myself last weekend. One question for you: That slim little piece of plastic that you remove that is held in with the 2 push pins, were you able to reinstall it? I couldn't figure out how to get it back up in there and I didn't want to force it. It doesn't seem like it's a crucial piece, I'd rather not have it sitting in my garage if there's a way to put it back on.
I know exactly what you are taking about. That slim piece cant be reinstalled. At least not in the 2019 models. Recommend you go to etrailer.com and find the trailer hitch for a Mazda CX-5 where they mention that piece can not be put back.
I love them! No regrets on that purchase at all.Those CANADA mats are awesome. I got them and they are the best investment.
Was the wiring for the trailer hitch difficult? The trailer hitch is one add on I will get for sure.
It wasnt fun, but i also ran it along the outside. I have been going back and forth about finishing it finally and think i am going to tear it all out and go along the inside as recommended. We will see. But i got from the back to the front wheel well in about 30 minutes.
So you kept all the wiring in the hatch area? That would be a much better approach!Just completed trailer hitch wiring this weekend. The T-connector is slick - just click factory style connectors in line with the lights. But, did not want to run a power wire to the battery.
My preference for getting power to the trailer light module is to tap the accessory outlet on the right hatch area. You can do this with the hatch interior side panels just pulled loose. The rear accessory outlet is a dedicated circuit with a 15A fuse in fuse block 2 (under the dash left side near your left leg).
Details:
Power to the trailer light module is from the accessory socket on the right side of the hatch / trunk area.
The power wire to the trailer light module is a heavy black wire that has been soldered into the blue wire going to the rear accessory socket.
If there is no power at the trailer connector:
Go to fuse block 2 (under dash left side near your left leg).
Check fuse F3 (15A) third fuse from top on left side