XC90 L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2 (2004)
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The end result must be as illustrated.
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Remove the rear mounting for the silencer with the bracket from the underneath of the left-hand rear side member by removing the screws (1).
Remove the silencer to gain access when installing the tow hitch.
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Remove the front mounting for the rear silencer at the rear sub-frame by removing the screws (1)
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Carefully bend the heat deflector plate at the side member to one side, to gain more work space
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Remove the protective flaps covering the mounting holes on the inside of the side members (one on each side)
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Remove any sealant from the surface where the tow hitch member will be mounted.
Applies to cars equipped with a reversing warning system
Illustration A shows the right-hand side of the bumper
