Attach the tow rope or tow bar only to the towing eye included in the vehicle tool kit for this purpose, or to a trailer hitch. Next let's go ahead and point out our mounting locations to secure our hitch to the vehicle's frame. The hardware that we'll be using here on the driver's side to secure the hitch and the exhaust bracket back in place is an 8mm hex bolt that look likes this. Now let's go ahead and move over to the driver's side, our two locations on the outside will be here and here which is where we removed the hardware securing the exhaust bracket to the vehicle's frame. However, when I found two different makes, I had to read over the installation instructions. We're going to need to remove this panel right here by removing several fasteners in order to lower it down out of the way.
As the driver of the vehicle being towed: If your vehicle is the one being towed, the ignition switch must be switched on to keep the steering wheel from locking. Rear AutoZone has the best Jetta trailer hitches made specifically for you with your gear's weight and size requirements in mind. Now to remove these three bolts, we'll again be using a 10mm socket. Safety While the Volkswagen Jetta has performed admirably in the past in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's crash tests, the 2014 version gets a rating of good in all tests but one: the Institute's newest test, a small-overlap frontal crash test, where it was rated marginal on a scale of good, acceptable, marginal and poor. A whole segment of the population is not only content disappearing into the background in life, but actually seeks ways of camouflaging themselves through their daily drive as well.
The Jetta has also been crash-tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, from which it received an overall rating of five out of five stars. Gross Trailer Weight, Uses All Existing Holes No Drilling Required, Hitch Crosstube Is Visible Beneath Bumper, Exhaust Must Be Temporarily Lowered For Installation, Trunk Access Required For Hitch Installation. Now we'll go ahead and give you a couple measurements in helping you choose some accessories for your hitch such as a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier, from the center of the hitch pin hole to the out most edge of the bumper is approximately 6 inches. We'll start over here on the passenger's side, we'll be using this location here and here as well as one over here on the side of the frame. Good feature but you probably blew up my smartphone data minutes with the Youtubes! My kids loved how easy the seat belts were to pull out and buckle, and with 53. They are customized for your vehicle right down to the color, are powder-coated, built to prevent corrosion and are compatible with 1. We've worked hard over 11 years designing a website experience that makes it easy for anyone to idenify whether parts fit their car.
A whole segment of the population is not only content disappearing into the background in life, but actually seeks ways of camouflaging themselves through their daily drive as well. Value in Its Class The Volkswagen Jetta is a proven performer in an increasingly busy pack of value sedans, and most definitely tops the list in terms of interior spaciousness. Full transcript: Today on our 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan, we're going to be installing the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver, part number C11072. Luckily I don't have to buy hitches too often, but when I have I always buy Curt. Braking and cornering both felt confident and secure. The Latch anchors are fairly shallowly located within the seat bight, in between the stiff, imitation leather surface of the seat bottom and seatback.
Next we're going to need to lower down the fuel vapor canister which is right here on the vehicle, we'll be removing this bolt here, here and here. The hitch sits really low and I often bottom out. Towing a trailer can be demanding on some older vehicles, depending upon their condition. Just lower it down out of the way like that. In case of a power loss or malfunctions of the electrical system, the engine may have to be jump-started in order to release the electronic steering column lock. There's also a pass-through behind the center armrest, plus releases that can fold the seat directly from the cargo area. This engine also teams with a new electric power-steering system.
There will be a total of three mounting locations on each side for a total of six. You've come to the right place to get affordable quality Hitchs for your Volkswagen Jetta. This trailer hitch for Tesla Model S allows you to bring your extra cargo, bikes and whatever else you need to bring without affecting the look of your vehicle. I had to manage my in-car Beyoncé hair fan by closing and repositioning several of the air vents. This is the car my accountant would want me to buy.
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Now let's go ahead and install our hitch. From the top of the opening in the receiver to the ground is approximately 10 inches. However, I would recommend it to anyone. Up front, the cupholders were not very functional. I wasn't sure how easily I was going to drill the two upper holes because of the exhaust.
Right away the Curt was the leading contender. Now we will not reuse these two bolts but you do want to make sure you keep the exhaust hanger attached to the muffler. In comparison, the Honda Civic has 36. My test vehicle was not equipped with a backup camera, but one is standard on higher trim levels. The Bluetooth phone system reconnects easily on its own, and the initial pairing was almost confusing in its simplicity. Our hitch will go in between the exhaust bracket and the vehicle's frame and we will use new hardware.