OEM hitch fascia won't snap on - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

recurve · 01-15-2011, 02:44 PM

Hi folks,
For those of you who installed a factory OEM hitch do you have any tip for installing the provided fascia?
I'm having a lot of trouble trying to snap the fascia to teh bumper cover - the black tabs on the fascia won't engage the slots in the bumper cover no matter how hard I push. I dono't want to break anything so thought I'd ask here first.
Otherwise so far so good on the install. Have yet to cut the original plastic pans and re-install those.
Thanks for any tips!

***TrailDust*** · 01-15-2011, 05:02 PM

Here is a link to a past thread regarding the fascia, and also you might use "fascia" as your only search term and search the 2nd Gen forum for other fascia threads that I remember being posted. Should be some details in those as well.

recurve · 01-15-2011, 07:40 PM

Thanks,
Also just found another under the title factory tow hitch that indicates using a flat screwdriver from behind will do the trick.
Thanks again

***summerwind*** · 01-15-2011, 09:09 PM

Yeap. Getting the Fascia on is the hardest part of the install

recurve · 01-16-2011, 11:44 AM

yea,
installing this hitch has been a major pain in the ... I got all but one of the snaps connected and I still have to cut out the underside covers for reattachment. I really wish I would have gone with an aftermarket hitch - it would have been much easier. Toyota fails big time on this one.

dennydp · 02-16-2011, 12:26 PM

the 2011 factory hitch was an extremely easy install.Glad I went that way

luvx77x8o4 · 02-16-2011, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dennydp

the 2011 factory hitch was an extremely easy install.Glad I went that way

how is the 2008 oem hitch install vs the 2011?

***newsrv*** · 02-17-2011, 12:29 AM

The 2008 hitch was very easy to install.

dennydp · 02-17-2011, 08:01 AM

The 2011 hitch has all places on the underside plastic panels scribed so you know where to cut.Earlier models I believe you have to measure

luvx77x8o4 · 02-19-2011, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dennydp

The 2011 hitch has all places on the underside plastic panels scribed so you know where to cut.Earlier models I believe you have to measure

so technically a 2011 hitch would fit a 2008?

dennydp · 02-19-2011, 05:19 PM

Part numbers are not the same.Dont know if it would fit

TexasTongs · 02-19-2011, 07:50 PM

I got all but one tab to engage....I tried the flat screw driver approach but still couldn't get it into the position.....I just gave up, don't think anyone would notice. It is annoying, though. Description and pictures from my install experience below:
Trailer Hitch Installed 08 Highlander