- Tongue Weight
The gross trailer weight should be distributed so that the tongue weight is 9% to 11%.
(Tongue weight /Gross trailer weight x 100 = 9% to 11%)
Vehicles without towing package
Vehicles with towing package
The gross trailer weight, gross axle weight and tongue weight can be measured with platform scales found at a highway weighing station, building supply company, trucking company, junk yard, etc.
Hitch
Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities.
Toyota recommends the use of Toyota hitch/bracket for your vehicle. For details, contact your Toyota dealer.
After removing the hitch, seal any mounting holes in the vehicle body to prevent entry of any substances into the vehicle.
WARNING
â– Hitch
Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities established by the hitch manufacturer.
Even though the vehicle may be physically capable of towing a higher weight, the operator must determine the maximum weight rating of the particular hitch assembly and never exceed the maximum weight rating specified for the trailer-hitch. Exceeding the maximum weight rating set by the trailer-hitch manufacturer can cause an accident resulting in death or serious personal injuries.
NOTICE
â– When installing a trailer hitch
Use only the position recommended by your Toyota dealer.
Do not install the trailer hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage.
Selecting trailer ball (vehicles with towing package)
Use the correct trailer ball for your application.
Most couplers are stamped with the required trailer ball size.
Positions for towing hitch receiver and hitch ball
â– Matching trailer ball height to trailer coupler height
No matter which class of tow hitch applies, for a more safe trailer hookup, the trailer ball setup must be the proper height for the coupler on the trailer.
Connecting trailer lights
Please consult your dealer when installing trailer lights, as incorrect installation may cause damage to the vehicle's lights.
Please take care to comply with your state's laws when installing trailer lights.
NOTICE
â– Do not directly splice trailer lights
Do not directly splice trailer lights.
Directly splicing trailer lights may damage your vehicle's electrical system and cause a malfunction.
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the rh side.
Remove front seat headrest assembly
Remove front seat assembly
Operate the power seat switch knob and move the
seat to the foremost position.
Using a screwdriver, d ...
Removal
Discharge fuel system pressure (see page
fu-9)
Drain coolant (see page co-6)
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation ...
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Remove front pillar cover sub-assembly upper lh
Using a moulding remover, detach the 3 clips and
remove the pillar cover.
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