2016 CX-5 Dealer Installed Tow Package

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2024 Toyota GHH MAX
2016 Mazda CX-5 GT (Wife)
1990 Miata (Zoom Zoom!)
I swear I looked for this.

Anyway, for those that had this added from the dealer, did they have to cut a notch out of the bumper?

Just seeing if this is normal or if I need to bring this up as being done wrong?

Thanks!
 
The dealer installed hitch requires a notch. Many other brands including the Curt brand do not. Many have installed the Curt hitch and it is not hard. A hour or two and no drilling. Normal hand tools and a roll around jack is handy if you have one.
 
Unfortunately it is too late as the dealer installed it already. Was making sure the notch they cut was normal.

Thanks for the replies!
 
My 2015 has a small cutout for the factory hitch. It looks fine to me and I appreciate the higher ground clearance vs aftermarket installations.
 
What Mazda should have done is provide a template for cutting the notch and trim to cover the raw edge. Shame on them for dropping the ball on this!
 
My 2015 has a small cutout for the factory hitch. It looks fine to me and I appreciate the higher ground clearance vs aftermarket installations.

I'll have to check on mine.. I thought exhaust was nearly at the same height but I could be wrong.
 
I guess some of the dealer experts just toss the templet and that is why so many complain about the bumper cut-out looking like a 2 year old did it. :-))
 
I'll have to check on mine.. I thought exhaust was nearly at the same height but I could be wrong.

I was referring to the height of the hitch receiver which controls the height of things like bike racks. They tend to stick out a ways and can scrape at times. (eek2)

My cutout is unobtrusive and very clean...no ragged edges.
 
I was referring to the height of the hitch receiver which controls the height of things like bike racks. They tend to stick out a ways and can scrape at times. (eek2)

My cutout is unobtrusive and very clean...no ragged edges.

Oh ok.. I've only used mine for utility trailers and rear cargo carriers
 
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