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The current Colorado receiver replaces the truck’s factory rear crossmember or bumper-support hitch. The spare tire and bumper are removed temporarily, the original weldnuts are cleaned, and the new receiver becomes the structural support behind the bumper.

1. Lowering the Spare Tire and Support Bracket

The spare tire is lowered with the factory tools. Its support bracket is loosened and moved aside so the rear crossmember can be removed safely.

2. Disconnecting Bumper Electrical Connections

The rear-bumper connectors, license-plate connections, factory tow socket when equipped, and spare-tire guide tube are released before the bumper is moved.

3. Removing the Bumper and Factory Crossmember

The bumper fasteners are removed in a controlled sequence, the bumper is supported, and the original crossmember is unbolted from the frame rails.

4. Cleaning and Inspecting the Frame Weldnuts

The reused threaded frame points are inspected and cleaned so the structural bolts can be started by hand without damaging the threads.

5. Installing the Replacement Receiver Structure

The receiver is raised between the frame rails, centered, and secured with the original structural hardware before final torque is applied.

6. Restoring the Bumper, Wiring, and Spare Tire

The bumper, every disconnected electrical plug, the guide tube, and the spare-tire support are restored before the spare is raised and final clearance is checked.

Finished Appearance: The cross tube is concealed behind the bumper, leaving the centered 2-inch receiver visible beneath the license-plate area.