2020 Mazda CX-5 CURT Hitch Installation | #12170 and #13315

This video walks step-by-step through the process of how to install the CURT class 2 trailer hitch #12170 and class 3 trailer hitch #13315 on a 2020 Mazda CX-5. It covers the tools needed and the steps involved in the installation, such as removing the plastic underbody panel beneath the rear bumper, lowering the exhaust, removing the wiring harness attached to the frame rails, taping the washers into position on the inside of the hitch side plates, routing the fish wires and threading the carriage bolts. It also shows how to raise the hitch into position, thread on the flange nut to hold the hitch into place, torque all hardware to the specified values, and reattach the removed wire harnesses. CURT custom receiver hitches are designed vehicle-specific, offering the best possible fit and maximum towing capacity. The #12170 class 2 and #13315 class 3 hitches are uniquely engineered for select years of the Mazda CX-5. For a complete list of vehicle applications for this hitch, please visit www.curtmfg.com/part/12170 or www.curtmfg.com/part/13315. CURT custom class 2 and class 3 hitches feature our industry-leading co-cured finish of liquid A-coat and gloss black powder coat. Class 2 hitches come with a 1-1/4-inch receiver tube, and class 3 hitches come 2-inch receiver tube. Both are made in the USA. Features and benefits of #12170 • Rated to 3,500 lbs. gross trailer weight and 350 lbs. tongue weight • Engineered with a vehicle-specific design for a custom fit • Concealed main body for OE look and seamless integration with the vehicle • Tested for safety in accordance with SAE J684 • Precisely welded for superior strength and fit • Protected by a durable high-gloss black powder coat finish • Co-cured in a rust-resistant liquid A-coat, inside and out • Equipped with an open-back receiver for easy cleaning • Limited lifetime warranty (one-year finish, one-year parts) • Made in USA (may include imported hardware) Features and benefits of #13315 • Rated to 4,000 lbs. gross trailer weight and 600 lbs. tongue weight • Engineered with a vehicle-specific design for a custom fit • Concealed main body for OE look and seamless integration with the vehicle • Tested for safety in accordance with SAE J684 • Precisely welded for superior strength and fit • Protected by a durable high-gloss black powder coat finish • Co-cured in a rust-resistant liquid A-coat, inside and out • Equipped with an open-back receiver for easy cleaning • Limited lifetime warranty (one-year finish, one-year parts) • Made in USA (may include imported hardware) Learn more about trailer hitch CURT 12170 for 2020 Mazda CX-5s here: https://www.curtmfg.com/part/12170 Learn more about trailer hitch CURT 13315 for 2020 Mazda CX-5s here: https://www.curtmfg.com/part/13315 Shop all CURT trailer hitches here: https://www.curtmfg.com/trailer-hitches For great towing advice, including upgrading your towing setup, don’t forget to subscribe to our channel! Follow CURT for more! Facebook:   / curtmfg   Twitter:   / curtmfg   Instagram:   / curtmfg