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Today on our 2006 BMW X5, we'll be installing the Draw-Tite Hitch, part number 75492. This
is what our hitch will look once it's installed. Next, we'll go ahead and give you a couple
of measurements to assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center
of the hitch pin hole to the outermost edge of the bumper is 4-1/4 inches. From the top
of the receiver tube to the ground is 18-1/2 inches. This will assist you at selecting
accessories such as a drawbar, a bike rack, or a cargo carrier.
Now, let's go ahead with the installation. Before we can install the hitch, we'll first
need to remove the rear fascia. To remove the rear fascia, there are a total of six
fasteners. To access these fasteners at the rear bumper fascia, we'll need to remove the
trim around the exhaust tailpipes. These are snap-in pieces so we'll simply just put it
a little tug
on them and pop them
out
of place.