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Today, on our 2013 BMW X3 well be installing the Curt hitch, part number C13107. This is
what our hitch will look like once its installed. Next, well go ahead and take a couple measurements
to assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch
pin hole to the outer most edge of the bumper is four inches. From the top of the receiver
tube opening to the ground is 11-3/4 inches. This will assist you in selecting accessories
such as a ball mount, a bike rack, or a cargo carrier.
Now lets go ahead with installation.The first step of our installation, well be removing
the underbody trim panel where there will be multiple fasteners securing it, both along
the front and back edge. Once the fasteners are removed, well go ahead and take it out
from underneath the vehicle and set it aside for reinstallation later. Next, well move
behind the drivers side rear wheel. Here, there are two fasteners underneath the underbody
panel and one inside the wheel well thatll need to be removed. Next, inside the drivers
side wheel well well need to remove the seven rivets that secure the wheel well trim to
the wheel well.