The taillights are removed carefully to reach the fasteners securing the upper edge of the rear bumper cover.

Electrical connections, mounting hardware, and surrounding trim are protected for correct reassembly.

Fasteners inside the rear wheel wells, along the top of the bumper, and beneath the vehicle are removed.

The bumper cover is then released from the body carefully and placed aside without damaging its clips or painted surfaces.

With the bumper cover removed, the factory foam energy absorber is taken out to expose the bumper-beam mounting bolts.

The hitch occupies the foam absorber’s original space, so that foam component cannot be reinstalled once the hitch is mounted.

The factory bumper beam is unbolted and temporarily removed, exposing the vehicle’s structural mounting points.

The retained factory hardware and beam are kept ready for reinstallation over the hitch.

The hitch is positioned between the frame and factory bumper beam, aligned with the original structural mounting points, and secured using the specified hardware.

The bumper beam is reinstalled over the hitch and all fasteners are tightened with calibrated torque tools to manufacturer specifications. A small fascia trim may be made when required for receiver clearance.

The bumper cover, mud flaps when equipped, taillights, trim, and retained fasteners are carefully reinstalled.

The finished hitch is inspected for secure mounting, receiver clearance, panel alignment, lighting operation, and a clean integrated appearance.