How to install a trailer hitch on a Toyota Sienna (tow hitch installation)

Recently I purchased a trailer hitch for my 2013 Toyota Sienna, in this video I'm going over the installation process step by step, following the instructions provided by the trailer hitch manufacturer.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
01:58 Required Tools
02:38 Step 1 (remove under body panel)
04:18 Step 2 (lower exhaust)
04:55 Step 3 (remove pieces of tape)
06:08 Step 4 (remove bumper cover screws behind tail gate)
06:39 Step 5 (remove a screw inside wheel well)
07:09 Step 6 (remove plastic clips at the bottom of bumper)
07:57 Step 7 (remove bumper cover)
08:39 Step 8 (raise hitch into position and install bolts)
09:33 Step 9 (reinstall bumper cover andraise exhaust)
10:09 Step 10 (mark underbody panel for trimming)
11:24 Step 11 (trim underbody panel and reinstall)
12:23 Conclusion (receiver height 11.5")
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[@luisbaez9278]

Fantastic video. Well put together. Thank you. Wish all instructional videos were this good!

[@ernienoh3960]

Really appreciate this tutorial, thanks for putting this together.

[@ivannovotny4552]

Thank you Make It Easy Mechanic for your awesome informative presentation. 🔩

[@darlamuehlmann2263]

Thank you.... this gave me a good idea of the necessary steps....
Not sure if there is a temporary hitch i can get

[@faisalabdi]

Very detailed instructions clear and simple

[@staciehusen]

Would liked how to add wiring for lights.

[@manuellazarte5637]

thank you for this video

[@signedelacroix7213]

My dentist has plyers like that. I borrow his for my project. I entente to return them when I am done with camping season. Hope he does not need them. 😢

[@jessikahsloboda9548]

Great Video !!

[@killuv811]

Will this affect the back kick sensor?

[@BorderPaps]

Does anyone know if they make a concealed body hitch for the 2006.

[@btlatyt]

Do you have a link for the yellow marker? Very nice video. Thanks!

[@johngraham4965]

awessome video,and will help me greatly insstalling my hitchThanks and may Yahweh bless___

[@carbmwzhpe46zhp49]

What size are the bolt 🔩?

[@erix4erix]

Thanks

[@jeremygroff6837]

What size are the bolts? The manual you showed said M12 and they look about 3 or 4 inches long

[@fishman754]

Great tutorial!

[@thetrojan5]

Great video thank you

[@bonnielamison3412]

Hello - I am planning to buy a 2021 Toyota Sienna... the towing hitch option is very expensive, plus I have a 2004 Sienna that already has one. Do think it is possible to transfer my '04 trailer hitch onto a new '21 vehicle? one difference is that they have to disable the rear hatch 'foot' activation feature... Even if I get the dealer to do it, do you think they'd agree and it would work? I'd love to save several hundred $$$$ :)

[@andyleo8418]

There's no way a hitch on a 2004 would fit a 2021. Everything is different. A hitch made specifically for one model will not fit on another. Pay a little more and get it done the right way. You're already spending $40k + on the van.

[@BackwoodsPickers]

WHAT YEAR IS THIS FOR?

[@MakeItEasyMechanic]

The one in the video is 2013. You can follow the link in the description to use the Amazon vehicle check tool to make sure it fits your year.