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Chevrolet Equinox EV (2024–Present) Hitch Installation
Vehicle Coverage: 2024–Present Chevrolet Equinox EV; exact trim, body style, and factory tow equipment are verified before scheduling
Receiver: Fixed 2-inch receiver
Hitch Rating: 3,500 lbs towing / 350 lbs tongue weight, subject to the vehicle manufacturer's limits
Installation Time: Approximately 1.5–2 hours
The Equinox EV receiver installs behind the large rear underbody panel. That panel is removed and measured for a clean clearance opening, the frame access holes are prepared, and four structural fasteners are fishwired into the body rails.
1. Removing the Rear Underbody Panel
The full set of Torx screws, hex screws, and push fasteners is removed so the panel can come down without tearing its mounting edges.
2. Preparing the Frame Access Points
The existing access holes are enlarged only as required for the carriage bolts and spacers; the EV underbody and nearby systems remain protected.
3. Measuring and Trimming the Panel
The manufacturer’s clearance area is transferred to the underbody panel and cut cleanly so the receiver can pass through without distorting the panel.
4. Fishwiring the Structural Hardware
Four bolt-and-spacer assemblies are guided through the body rails and retained on their fishwires until the hitch is in position.
5. Raising and Torquing the Receiver
The receiver is lifted evenly, the fishwires guide each bolt through its mounting hole, and all hardware is tightened in sequence to specification.
6. Reinstalling the Trimmed Panel
The underbody panel and every original fastener are restored before receiver alignment, panel fit, and rear-body clearance are inspected.
Finished Appearance: The receiver is visible below the lower rear fascia while the crossmember remains tucked above the underbody panel. Mobile Auto Outfitters does not offer the activation-dependent trailer wiring for this model.