2020+ Subaru Outback OEM Hitch Install 

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Finally a non professional install video. So nice to hear someone express their fears and concerns and dislikes with the process. Thank you for taking the time.

Just successfully installed my hitch on my 23 limited using this video as reference. I'm a pretty handy person generally and have all the tools needed and found this job to talk about 3-4 hours with small breaks and rewatching the video to make sure I'm doing it right. If you feel that you are a mechanically inclined person I would say you will also not have much of an issue installing this hitch. Take plenty of photos along the way to make sure you install everything back the way it was. I believe I had a defect with the alighment on of the bars supporting the hitch which made a few screws tough to go in so having a large ratchet was very helpful there to apply a lot of torque. There truly wasn't much else I could do to alight all the parts and have the screws go in easily. The next struggle was reinstalling the bumper. I realized that I had the wheel fenders overlapping the bumper incorrectly after referencing the old photos I took so I fixed it easily. The last struggle was cutting the bumper. I was trying to use a new sharp carpenter knife and that worked well for some spots. Towards the end I realized using a Jigsaw was the way to go and it worked better than anything. I used a shallow tooth blade so it came out smooth and looks natural with the car.

You, sir, have incredible finger strength. Great video, thanks for posting this, incredibly helpful for my OEM trailer hitch installation on a 2021 Outback Onyx XT. A couple of things I discovered during my installation that you may want to note or could help others with their installation: 1) make sure to tape the cut-out template *inside* the bottom fascia, it fits as intended and is a lot more forgiving of scratches while scoring and cutting, although I did have to cut on both sides eventually ; 2) as others have noted, a jigsaw with a 20 TPI laminate/PVC blade works well when cutting - I paired that with a hand drill and used a large bit to make guide holes on turns after scoring with the fascia resting on a cardboard box while cutting/drilling ; 3) not all blades/bits are created equal, I noticed that some drill bits melted the fascia plastic but others didn't at the same speed, try out multiple blades/bits if you have them ; 4) the *upper* fascia (bumper) is also meant to be cut per the instructions, which took me a while to figure out (pg. 25) - I did this after the upper fascia was re-installed on the car (as you did), using a drill and a box cutter, which worked fine because it's a small cut and mostly hidden - doing this gives extra clearance above the receiver as I believe was intended, otherwise the upper fascia butts up against the top of the receiver ; 5) removing the bottom fascia sucks and was the worst part of the process for me - it helps to apply gentle prying force along the bottom fascia as you release the clips in order ; 6) be careful when removing the bumper at the back, I noticed bumper clip material was sheared off by the mounts ; 7) take your time with the bumper gasket and hold it in place in the corners with as much finger pressure as you can stand, eventually the glue holds ; 8) there are errors in the instructions - you don't need a 19MM socket and you don't need to remove the panel and foam to the right of the spare tire compartment. Hope this helps!

I completed my hitch install a couple of days ago. Your video was very helpful, even with the official instructions in hand. My car is a 2024 Outback Touring XT. For the most part, everything was the same. A few differences: 1) The rear bumper valance must be cut before it can be remounted. 2) Despite the instructions, you do not need to remove the spare tire, unless of course you drop something into the well and have to remove the tire to remove the said dropped item. 3) I had to move the car before I had the rear valances back in place, but the error codes reset themselves automatically once it was back without having to disconnect the battery. Cutting the lower valance turned out to be quite easy. I used a Fein MultiMaster with a cut-off blade, running at the slowest speed, for the straight cuts and to cut inside the corners to get the bulk out of the way. The sweeps were done as you did, multiple passes with a sharp razor knife. The small radiuses were done with a Forstner bit in the drill press. Cutting the lower section of the bumper valances was easy with a jigsaw. All in all, it took only a 1/2 hour using this method. Thank you for the time you spent making the video. (A correction to my prior comment: The kit does not come with a new lower valance. I think that is only the Wilderness Edition.)

I just bought a 2021 Outback and worked the hitch into the deal. I'm somewhat mechanically inclined so I figured I'd install it myself. I picked up the hitch today from the dealer, it appears someone has been into the box because there are NO instructions on how to install it. Going over the parts and such I called the dealer back. I spoke with the service writer about them installing it. 120.00 to install it. I figure why the hell not. Well, now that I watched this video and "learned" how to do the job, I think I will do it myself. I have a gut feeling that whomever it is at the dealer that handles this job they will hack up my brand new bumper. Plus I want the bar that was removed. Thanks for the video. It was very helpful. I can do this.

Thank you for the amazing video! I did this install on a 2023 Subaru Crosstrek. It’s very much the same process but slightly different. I didn’t have to remove the exhaust and the bumper is one whole piece. Screws and plastic tabs were almost in the same place. Don’t worry, fellow Crosstrekies, this was quite simple. I just had to invest in a torque wrench but it was well worth it.

Thanks for posting, you did a terrific job, I can appreciate the attention to detail you put into your work.👍

Hi, just wanted to say thank for making this! I was able to install this on my 2023 Outback almost exclusively pausing/playing/rewinding this guide. NOTE: if you are installing this on a 2023 Outback, you are going to have to cut the actual plastic bumper as well as the insert piece.

One of the best instructional videos I've ever seen. I'm doing it!

Your video caught my eye after the bad experience I had with the facia cutout on the dealer-installed trailer hitch for my 2023 Outback. First, I had no idea how complicated this installation is. I had installed aftermarket hitches on several previous Subarus and none was nearly as complicated as this. Second, based on your video, I'm now certain that the dealer didn't clearly understand how to use the template for the facia cutout. Mine was noticeably off center, and I didn't realize it until I had left the dealer. In the end, I used my Dremel tool with a small sanding drum (MUCH more effective than a metal burr) to slightly increase the width of the cutout in order to make it properly centered. Thanks for taking the time to document your installation.

Great video well done. I just did the whole install after viewing your video. It helped. I do have one suggestion for this of us in the rust belt. Instead of putting the 4 pin plug through the hole and mount it pemanantly outside the vehicle I have been putting them inside the car and running the wires through the hatch when needed. On this particular install what I did was remove a section of the hard plastic wire protector and then you are only feeding 4 flat wires throughout the weather strip when you actually tow something. I did not come up with this idea myself. A hitch installer told me this 12 years ago and I have never had a problem doing it.

THANK YOU! I followed your video and was able to successfully install a hitch on my new Subie :) Your instruction was clear and wonderfully filmed/explained. kuddos to you!

Great Video! The U-haul after-market hitch installation uses new holes drilled into the frame in order to avoid the bumper removal and trimming. I feel much better using attachment holes designed into the frame and avoiding any source for rust-causing moisture getting inside the box frame.

I'm really glad that you made this video available to your other 2020 Outback owners. My wife and I just purchased a Limited XT and added the hitch and Thule two-bike rack. Just waiting for the dealer to let us know when we can bring it in. I've spent 2/3rd's of my life doing these things myself (I own a '46 Willys CJ2A) but I wanted to have the ability for dealer intervention should anything happen with it. The one thing that is not clear from the accessory handbook is what truly comes with the kit. Knowing that the harness and trim around the hitch cut out is included is a relief. Thanks again and great job!

Superb video. Helped me a ton. Took me ~8 hours. I had good luck scoring the lower facia from behind with a razor knife, then cutting from behind with an oscillating multitool. Oscillator really stays in the scoring, so it wasn't too bad. I didn't even use a fancy Oscillator blade, just the one out of the Harbor Freight box. Then I did another pass with the razor knife to clean up. And I used a heat gun to get the edge trim to mold a bit better.

Just installed my hitch on my Outback this past weekend. Your video was so inclusive that I didn't even have to refer to Subaru's instructions. Many thanks for your post, it certainly made my install easier than I ever dreamed.

Just finished the installation and wanted to share some thoughts. First, I would not have attempted this installation without this excellent video by @Burnt OnBothEnds. Big thanks for taking the extra time/effort to record and share your installation. - 8 Hours start to finish, would rate it's difficulty a 7 out of 10 ( I'm overly cautious ) - Print and staple the installation document (is not included with the Subaru hitch) - Be sure to print the template to scale, use the 1" scaled box icons on the template to verify - Found it easier to tape and score the template on the inside surface ( hides my mistakes! ) - Assemble all the tools before starting ( goes without saying ) - Handle (extraction/insertion) the plastic fasteners with care, they break easily - Remove rear splash guards if equipped - Reinstall the 4 bolts and 2 nuts that were removed from the original bumper bar ( I don't like empty holes ) - Use silicon spray on rubber grommets for exhaust system. Makes removing/installing the heavy mufflers much easier. I found it easier to remove the mufflers completely - Use drive on ramps (and jack stands for safety) to gain ~8 inches additional clearance, your back/arms will thank you! - Soak flexible edge treatment in hot water (or use hair dryer), makes insertion on fascia cut much easier - Follow the tightening sequence for the fasteners exactly - Pay special attention to the placement of the fuse box if you have a full size spare, install the the spare and do a dry run for proper clearance - Heed the warning in the video about cutting the fascia, it is as stated, the MOST difficult step. And don't fret if you destroy the fascia, write it off as a $20 learning experience! - Pre cut large waste areas, provides better maneuverability and precision I tried two different methods to cut the fascia, hot knife and jig saw ( I used both methods on different areas ). If using a jig saw, use "no melt" blades ( Home Depot or Lowe's ). I used a propane torch to repeatedly heat the box cutter blade. Clean, smooth edges and very maneuverable. The jig saw worked well also ( especially the straight cuts ). Drilled holes at start and end of curves. If using the jig saw, use clamps to stabilize the fascia during the cutting. Use a box cutter and straight edge to score the cut lines, then remove the template. The template gets in the way during cutting. And if Subaru listens to it's customers, please create a separate part number for a pre cut fascia! ( may be dreaming, Subaru probably wants to discourage DIYers ) Enjoy and good luck.

I've installed a lot of trailer hitches in my time, but never had to cut a vehicle's plastic before - that is a terrifying prospect. Not sure I want to do this to my new 2023 Outback. You did an awesome job. Thank you for taking the time to make the video and share it.

This tutorial is amazing Just installed the Subaru factory hitch on a 2023 Wilderness edition and this video made it ten times easier and more enjoyable. Second the OP's opinion that it's much more pleasant to work on new vehicles (I am accustomed to 40 yo Land Cruisers). A couple notes on the 2023 - or maybe it's just the Wilderness edition: - the little plastic tabs that hold the bumper fascia on at the wheel wells are all the same type (pry the center bit out and then remove the whole unit) as opposed to a single one at the top of the wheel well that is push-pull). - the cut-out is different. For some reason the wilderness gets part number L101SAN620 that spruces up the bumper where the cut has been made for the receiver. I didn't note that cutting template Part Number SOA554002 was available so just spent a lot of time trimming a bit and getting the receiver surround piece to fit properly. As with OP, took me about 6 hours, and most of that time was trimming the bumper cover - that is scary cutting into!! Thanks again for this great tutorial. Liked and subscribed.

Excellent. I bought one of these today for my 2020 Onyx XT and it had no instructions at all with it. Luckily after watching your great video I did some searching and found a .pdf of the OEM installation manual, so I'm covered. I am going to install it by myself, and then take that plastic facia piece that needs to be cut over to my buddy's house ... he is a cabinet maker and has every saw and cutting tool known to man.

Just used this video for a 2021 Forester Sport oem hitch. Different bolting pattern on hitch and different bumper plastic styling but basically the same process . His bumper looked complicated to cut but the forester sport was easier. Also, I used a cordless jig saw with a semi aggressive thin blade no issues. Once again thank you for taking the time to make this video. I was able to save a lot of head aches, time, and money!

Thank so much, just completed my trailer hitch install. Took me about four hours to complete and turn out great. Your video really helped me, the downloadable instructions leave a lot of the little things out. The dealer wanted $950 for them to install this saved me some large. I only have the single exhaust so I saved a step there and you’re right the bumper valence Triming is the toughest part of the job. I just used a utility knife to do the trimming and did it from the back side looks like factory.

This was the most helpful instructional video I've ever watched for anything! Thank you for making installation far less intimidating and so clear. With very little car knowledge, it took me about 4.5 hours on my 2021 Outback Premium so this gave me a ton of confidence to do this on my own. Highly recommend using a multitool for the fascia cutting and then sanding it tdown. The template is definitely a little off and I cut too much off the top so be weary of that. Also highly recommend having someone nearby if you don't have the finger or arm strength it takes to undo some of the clips and screws. That was by far the hardest part was unscrewing things that wouldn't budge and I had to call in backup😂

Very helpful..... about 5 hours. used a cutting wheel and hole saws for corners and 60 grit sand paper. I tightened the cut around perimeter of hitch about 1/2". My hitch did not come with instructions. Eventually I found them on the internet for the pattern.

Terrific video. I installed this last weekend - the Subaru instructions are really opaque in places and arguably just plain wrong in others. If you didn't read the directions through from end to end before you started, you might not get the exhaust components reinstalled at the right time. (!!!) I especially liked your suggestion to think about how the fasciae cutout is sized and placed. Tool suggestion - I thought about what would work best for me and used a combination of an oscillating multi-tool with "Japanese" teeth and a jigsaw with relatively fine teeth. These worked beautifully. In particular, the OMT blade is more or less self-directional because of the amount of the blade that's stabilized by the kerf. Thanks again for our work.

Thank you so much! I just installed mine and couldn’t of done it without you! A+ Video! Hardest part for me was the cutting and the black plastic clips. I ended up using a Dremel to cut and just worked through the “melting”. Also unhappy with mine as it’s a little off to the right, but happy enough not to replace/try again

Wonderful video. Thank you. We just bought a 2024 Outback and were thinking of having the hitch installed for us, but after watching your video it is obvious that the job is straightforward. One change, either for the Outback or for later years, is that the hitch comes with a new facia instead of having to modify the existing one. That will be a nice change.

Great video. Only 2 added tips i found. 1- take the top push button thing (the tiny ones) out of the black trim around each wheel well. It holds the bumper to the fender. 2- a jig saw with sharp fine wood blade and steady hand made the cutting easy

Awesome job dude, way better than dealership work that I’ve seen as well.

Only slight changes with the 2021 model. Which include, removing the factory mud-flaps prior to removing the bumper. Thanks for the walkthrough. Great video!

Great job. The only thing I saw that I can give feedback on is the use of the template. You mounted it on the outside. It says in the instructions to mount it inside the fascia. I'm going to dremel is and see how that turns out. I think if you do multiple passes with the cutting tool, it won't heat up as much to "melt" it, but we'll see. Great video as it cleared up a lot for me.

Use sharp tin snips to cut out for the hitch. Used them on my second install instead of a saw. Very easy to use and much cleaner cuts.

I appreciate you doing this video! I just installed my hitch on my 2022 Outback Touring with your help. It would have been much easier had the previous owner of my car not driven down a dirt road daily! The clips were so clogged up with dirt I ended up breaking a handful of them. Definitely would have been an easier job had it been done when it was brand new! Anyway, 5 hours later it was in and although I wasn’t happy with my cutting of the rear facia, it looks a lot better than several dealer installs I’ve seen.

Great video and very thorough . I just installed a Curt hitch on my 2018. The aftermarket on the 2020 may be easier. You just have to remove the bumper and sandwich the hitch frame on the existing bolts and reinstall the bumper. I'm not a fan of disturbing the exhaust system. When I installed an under frame hitch on my 2010 Outback, which made you remove the mufflers, I had a little rattle till the day I sold it. That's why I went with the concealed hitch this time. Also the concealed version has 200 more lbs of tongue weight capacity. I thought my wife was going to divorce me when she walked into the garage and the bumper cover was removed.

I just purchased the same car (Onyx XT) and thank you for this informative video. I’ll be sure to use a mini hacksaw blade designed for pvc and light coarse sandpaper for the rear facia. Thanks again and keep rolling in the Onyx! That was tough to do one-handed, kudos to the camera crew.

Awesome job with both the video and the installation - really good stuff. After watching your fight with the rear bumper fascia, I think I'll spend the $25 and order a new one with the receiver cutout already there. Thanks again!

Just another viewer saying thank you, sir! This alongside the instructions made it a breeze. If you have Venmo I wouldn’t mind buying you a coffee or beer since you saved us tons of money on labor! Thanks again!

Great video! The instructions were thorough and the pace of the editing kept things flowing.

I just bought a 2021 onyx and was curious to what the process was to install this. I am nervous about the plastic cutting, but feel pretty good about the rest of the install.Thanks for a great video.

This is great, my hitch just came in & I've cleared my Saturday for the install. Ty!

I am watching your video because I just had the dealership install a bunch of accessories on my brand new 2023 Outback and they completely botched up the install on the hitch receiver. It’s unbelievable. They cut out a big piece of the bumper fascia and the receiver isn’t even centered in it. Its way off to the right! They also installed the rear bumper cover crooked. Probably some 18yr old kid that did the install.

I did this today. the video was a great help, watch it twice. it took me however long Pink Floyd The Wall is, with a few pauses and maybe a couple songs tacked on the end. did it on the garage floor. No issues! Thanks for the help!!

That was a really great video!! I think you did a freaking awesome job!

Great video, great DIY skills. Clearly a deterrent to even allow the dealership to install this complicated a task

Great detail, especially regarding getting those plastic fasteners off! Thanks for the video.

I brought up the cut with service before they did it. They still cut it off center. I do still have the silver bumper guard as I had them use the $20 black one for the install. The price difference is crazy. The want $113 discounted for the silver!

I have recently seen someone do this and leave the lower fascia off thus completely avoiding the bumper cut. It looks good enough to me.

I have installed tow hitches on two previous Subarus, I used a sheet rock knife to cut the plastic, its little time consuming, but it does a nice clean job.

Thank you for the instruction link. I didn’t realize they don’t come with the hitch. I appreciate the video and the link. Very similar to my 5th gen but a few more things to do now. Anyway wanted you to know that your video is still helping people.

You gotta be the first one on RU-vid that made this video for 2020 outback hitch. Good video, thank you. Do you have the sport grille on yours, should do that video next.

Nice work, didn't expect it to be such a large amount of taking stuff apart and reassembly. You did a great job though

Just wanted to say thanks for the video! I wouldn’t have attempted the task without this video. Just got hitched today!

Thank you for your video it helped me a lot! I just finished installing it on my '21 outback.

First off, amazing video, super clear instructions on the installation. For anyone scared about cutting the plastic, I have a few tips for you; use a stepper drill bit to hog out most of the round edges, a hole saw might actually work better. I used a jigsaw, effectively a hand held band saw, to cut the straight edges and it worked great!

When pulling the taillights off make sure you pull straight back and not at any angle. I broke off the front corner on the left taillight and then wondered why I didn’t just pay the dealer the $350 they wanted. Also I would take pictures of each screw and faster before taking them off and take a pic of how the wheel well guard goes together with the bumper.

Life saver vid! 31 onyx is done. Thanks for the hard work.

Bumper cover liberated 😅.

Thanks for the detailed installation of each component, I need to do this to my Outback.

I just got a 2022 outback and i enjoyed your video. Good to know that their are options for u to do it yourself!

I was wondering if I should attempt this and....I'm still wondering. Thanks for the video!

Thanks for a very complete, well done video on the installation of the factory hitch for the Outback. I just purchased an Outback Limited 2.5L and am having the dealership install the hitch (it's actually being completed as I type this!). I hope they do as good of a job as you did.

Wow that looks GREAT! I'm so glad I saw this because this install is a lot more involved than the last car I did. Thanks for taking the time to record this and publish it for all of us. Cheers!

Good Job! I hate dealerships! I has a basic oil change and replacement of a bad factory cladding. Somehow they ended up scratching two areas of the body in areas away from where they were suppose to work. An other time they damaged my PPF hood

I’m psyching myself up to tackling this project. Thanks. Also loved the ‘proximal to the muffler’. Healthcare worker?

Thanks so much for doing this! I just did my install from your video. Took me about 4 hrs but went smooth. My only issue was getting the bolts to thread correctly on the hitch pieces. Took some patience but got it to work. Many thanks!

Thanks for posting the video. You did a terrific job. I can appreciate the attention to detail you put into your work. 👍

Thanks a ton for documenting every step of the process and taking the time to edit it all down.

I have a 2016 Outback and thinking about getting a tow hitch. I do not currently have a need for a hitch, but may require one in the future. This helps me better understand the work entailed for installation and if it is worth the effort. Thanks

I certainly appreciate this video and have done enough mechanic work to understand what a pain it must have been to film this and explain what you're doing while doing it!! I think I'll definitely do this on my 2021 Onyx myself. The dealer told me unless they do it, it will void the warranty. If anyone can confirm this, please comment.

Thank you SOOO much for this highly detailed install video! I've got a 2022 Outback Wilderness that I'll be attempting this install on tomorrow (Aug 20), so fingers crossed. The install on the Wilderness is a bit different, so I was thinking of filming some of those differences to help others that may be in the same boat.

Thanks dude, saved me a lot of time! Oscillating multi tool (Fein saw) with fine teeth, low speed cuts great for cutting the fascia.

Thank you for posting this video. It’s wonderful whether you can share your decision-making process to use the OEM vs the Curt available on etrailer. The installation appears simpler. I am debating between the two for my ‘23 Outback.

Nothing but net! I agree with Bruce...one of the best instructional videos I’ve seen.

I wish I had watched this before letting the dealer do it. Their cut was sub par at best and now the molding doesn’t seat correctly. It drives me nuts as it’s a brand new 2021 outback. You said that piece is only $20?? I’d rather order that piece and cut it myself then have them fix their mistake. Great video!

this is a very good video and follows the correct Subaru instructions, thank you! (this is also nearly identical to the prior year OEM installation steps, for those needing it)

Glad to see this video and reinforce my confidence in paying the dealer to do this.

Thank you for sharing. I just bought a 2020 Onyx XT as well and I want to do the trailer hitch myself. I want everything from LP Aventure one day!

Thanks for the great video. After watching this before I purchased I knew it was beyond me to install myself. Made agreement at purchase from the dealership to have it added later for $499.99( after vehicle price agreement was reached). Now I need to know the best way to convert to 7 blade for a small camper.

I have the exact same car…colour and all. I wasn’t going to attempt this until I watched your video. Now I’m all hyped up..can’t wait to do it. Best instructional video ever…well done ! BTW…..the seats make my back sweat in the summer…..do yours ?

Just finished installing on my 2021. Thank you. Very good. In hindsight probably would have gone aftermarket. Removing the rear support feels wrong. Didn't like the way the rear body tube where you slide in the brkts is left wide open to salt and debris. Thanks again!

NICE!!!, detailed & clearly presented.... but if you build musical instruments, then that explains your attention to detail, fit and finish!

I just bought a 2021 Outback Limited and am looking forward to taking this journey!! Thanks for posting the road map, it turned out looking great. Nice work!!

Well, that looks like an epic pain in the a$$, but at least it's doable. I have a 2023 Outback Onyx XT on order and I debated getting the hitch factory installed, but I was already spending way more than I wanted to on this car, so I opted to skip it. Now I'm fairly confident that I can install it myself. Honestly, I only want it to carry bikes, maybe tow a motorcycle trailer in the future. What is the tongue weight on this hitch? Excellent tutorial!

Gotta go slow with a dremel when cutting plastic, should work fine. Your modification looks great though. Wish the forester wilderness looked this good but the fascia is more shallow sloped. It's also not detachable from the rest of the fascia so not easily redone like in the Outback.

Great video. One tiny suggestion - get yourself some flush cutters for those zip ties. You'll love it.

Jig saw would probably be best for cutting through plastic like that. Not the most precise, but will get through it fast.

I learned that when you pull the tailights they have to be pulled STRAIGHT back. I was pulling the right one and canted it just a little to the outside, and SNAP, it popped of the leading corner. I paid $300 for my mistake. Funny thing is, I searched ebay for used ones and found two. Both were the right side, the blacked out Onyx trim... and both had the leading front corner snapped off just like mine. So it's apparently pretty easy to break these.

Nice work. So many steps, I'm getting anxiety just thinking about doing it myself, haha!

Great job. Thanks for documenting. It’ll help a lot of people.

Excellent video, we purchased a Outback 2022 Black Onyx, just like yours, I have the OEM receiver in a box ready to go, as soon as I get other projects completed. One question; are there any variations especially in regards to the wiring that might be different?

Thank you! well done...will be referencing this in the Fall.

Thank you for this video, literally wouldn’t of been able to do this without it, especially since mine didn’t come with an instruction manual lol

Great video, thank you. I will do it soon. Cheers to all for the additional and valuable info.

thank you for making this video , very helpful and you did a awesome job on the install

Excellent video. I had a question; just above the receiver, I see a bit of what looks to be the framing through the gap. Would you have cut that a little narrower if you did it again (less room between the top of the hitch and the bumper)? Regardless; “above average” was a short selling yourself. I also put my own hitch on my last car after seeing a buddy’s botch job from the dealer. There’s slim chance they would have given your car the amount of care you did or respected torque values.

Thanks for the video! Beyond excellent! Where did you purchase your kit?

All that headache to save about a .5-.75 inches of ground clearance? I do like the wiring harness option but it would be so much easier to just install an aftermarket hitch and route the wiring harness through a small hole and screw the 4 pin into the the aftermarket hitch. Great video but you just saved me a ton of money and time.

Thank you! Your video helped me get the install done myself.... I did destroy the lower facia in my opinion... everyone else says it looks great but I KNOW IT'S NOT EVEN! LOL I ordered a replacement facia and will replace it eventually.

Looks like a pretty fiddly and complex install, but really, this is the way the Japanese engineers feel it should be done, and I am really impressed with all the detail stuff... new exhaust gaskets and exhaust lock nuts even. This is designed to be installed by a dealership and covered under warranty, so they want it done RIGHT.