Just did this install on my 2015 turbo. A few notes. You don t need too remove much from the rear cargo area. Just enough to remove the battery. So top cover, spare, sub woofer and battery that’s it. The bolts go below the battery. Don’t waste time on the other pieces. Second, the rear bumper does not need too come off. Only the diffuser around the exhaust tips. Definitely don’t remove the muffler hanger bolts. Just loosen them so the hitch can slid in. Took about an hour.
@meseahunt
Жыл бұрын
wish u lived close to me so we could knock this out your way..... 🤠
@MatthewTheGreat38
Жыл бұрын
What wiring harness did you use? I want to do the this to my 17 Macan S but I’m nervous about the wiring part. Thanks for the tips BTW!
@gamiteman
Жыл бұрын
Confirmed this today - if you have an aluminum diffuser there are tabs you have to bend back in the area near the exhaust tips
@builtyankeegirl
Жыл бұрын
I did this process and a hint, when you're in the battery bay I drilled a 1/2'' hole in the bottom pan and put a 90 degree PVC fitting facing the rear of the car for a drain as these can flood. Help yourself out while you're there and take 15 minutes to save your electronics down the road. Also use red or blue Locktite on every bolt you install, will help keep the hitch from vibrating lose and making problems.
@WeTubule
Жыл бұрын
Don't use red unless it's called for. Typically requires heat to remove.
@slam44
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Great video. But please show more details with disassembling and reassembling. That’s where I break stuff.
@hamieh1
3 жыл бұрын
Thank for posting, you’ve should added the silicone before you tighten the screw in between.
@vincentcatena8416
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video, its very helpful!
@christopherhiggins8238
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you making this. I just got a 2012 Cayenne on Thursday. Waiting on FEDEX to deliver the OEM hitch kit from ECS Tuning, supposed today... And yes I know this is a Macan... PS Uhaul makes some great how to videos on this sort of thing for anyone watching. Just FYI.
@wilnomadic
3 жыл бұрын
It’s also not to expensive to have them install a hitch a wire it up
@ronmcneely2426
3 жыл бұрын
Finally had good weather to install my hitch today. It was a total pain in the ass. A couple of notes for future installers. Do not remove the exhaust hanger bolts. I removed them based on the instructions and was unable to reattach while trying to lift the hitch and exhaust. Mostly because of the way I had my Macan. I cut 2x6 boards to make 4" ramp to give me some extra clearance but had them at the edge of my driveway where the lawn drops down a couple of inches so it was awkward sitting low and trying to reach under and lift. I found another video on youtube where the installer just loosed the bolts - the hitch can then slide into the bolts - making it MUCH easier. I also found the bolts that attach through the trunk to be too short. I ended up using the spare tire jack to lift up on the hitch near the bolt end that gave me enough clearance to screw on. I think I probably did it incorrectly, the instructions from Curtis are total crap and the photos are almost useless and hard to figure it out. The instructions say to give 110 Lbs. torque to the 1/2" bolts under the trunk/spare tire - but they are 3/4" nuts. The other bolts were not the same size as in the instructions either but I was able to torque with the correct size and it's just for a bike rack so not too concerned. All in all, if I had to do it over again, I would not have purchased this to install myself. It took way longer than expected, time that I could have used for doing something fun instead of crawling around under my car.
@WeTubule
Жыл бұрын
Torque is based on bolt diameter, not wrench size. (1/2" bolts usually have 3/4" hex) HUGE difference in torque between the two.
@eddyjawed4871
2 жыл бұрын
dude when you break those plastic clips in the tyre bay area its so funny watching your facial expression, lol great entertainment and educational. Thanks bro very good video :)
@wilnomadic
2 жыл бұрын
not going to lie, every time I snap a plastic piece it hurt
@pauln1747
4 жыл бұрын
Helpful video for us Macan owners thanks. What was the tape for above the rear bumper?
@wilnomadic
4 жыл бұрын
Paul N protect the paint incase
@ilovelucy9077
3 жыл бұрын
Did you ever go back to connect electrical? Finishing install on mine just wanted to confirm wiring diagram if you have. Some of the terms are a little confusing on the service manual for the Macan. Thanks
@wilnomadic
3 жыл бұрын
Have not, will make a video if I ever do. Please make one if you get to it first would be helpful
@meseahunt
4 жыл бұрын
thanks for the video!! so how long did it take?? did u not install any wiring???
@wilnomadic
4 жыл бұрын
took 4 hours including recording and running to the store for longer bolts. I did not install wiring but might soon.
@antoniolam7279
2 жыл бұрын
Doesnt a bike rack block the rear view camera? or interfere with the sensors?
@wilnomadic
2 жыл бұрын
Yea rear view camera. No sensors. Rarely use the bike rack 😂
@ronmcneely2426
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video - very helpful. I'm installing mine tomorrow. Also just for a bike rack. I see Curtis recommends a stabilizing strap if using bike racks, that attaches to the top of the rear hatch. Did you find that necessary? I'm only carrying one bike.
@wilnomadic
3 жыл бұрын
Not necessary, drove 500 without a problem
@masalsa77
4 жыл бұрын
Hi the cuts you made to the back fascia would they be visible if you ever removed the hitch
@wilnomadic
4 жыл бұрын
Juan Munoz yes they would
@ai598
4 жыл бұрын
Does anyone have warranty issues after installing this? Aka, the dealer gives you the run-around for other things because this is self-installed.
@captainkaiii
4 жыл бұрын
No. It's a tow hitch - you're not doing anything crazy to the suspension or engine. In the US in particular, laws protect the consumer if the aftermarket addition is irrelevant to whatever problem occurs, if any. I don't know what it is about Porsche owners - they're afraid to even change out light bulbs for fear of voiding warranty. (Yes, questions about if changing a light bulb voids a warranty have actually been asked on Macanforum, etc.) C'mon guys...
@ai598
4 жыл бұрын
@@captainkaiii Ha ha, thanks for the info. Just got mine done today using the Draw-Tite version and it's much better without the steel bar sticking out at the bottom and it's an easier install.
@zaialwahab
3 жыл бұрын
A nice video. Do you need to reset the battery code after reconnecting it?
@wilnomadic
3 жыл бұрын
Nope no issue there
@morilimaz
4 жыл бұрын
Please just ask, when I start my car in the morning, I feel a little shaky.(vibrations)
@wilnomadic
4 жыл бұрын
Gharzouli Moncef weird I have not experienced shaking. How many miles do you have on the car?
@morilimaz
4 жыл бұрын
48k km
@wilnomadic
4 жыл бұрын
Gharzouli Moncef I have a very slight vibration on start up but goes away when car warms up. If it’s a lot of vibration I always assume motor or transmission mount
@morilimaz
4 жыл бұрын
@@wilnomadic tnks,I also have cuts in the exhaust
@steenate
2 жыл бұрын
After taking off the bumper, I realized you don’t need to take off the bumper….all you need to remove is the diffuser….
@wilnomadic
2 жыл бұрын
Oh interesting yea didn’t know how to remove diffuser separately and don’t want to break any tabs
@steenate
2 жыл бұрын
@@wilnomadic kzitem.info/news/bejne/rpeYmKGPmH14p6g Much simpler and cuts the time down by 75%...good to know what's involved to take off the bumper either way....
@ncmx5
3 жыл бұрын
Looks crooked/angled to one side. See 10:32.
@wilnomadic
3 жыл бұрын
ncmx5 so that is actually because I didn’t cut the bumper cover perfectly so it’s lifting one side of the cover. Hitch is on correctly.
@banana82728
3 жыл бұрын
Who tows with a luxury sports car? That trunk liner is not a structural part of the frame. It's not safe. I've seen trailers tear the bolts out of the frames on chevy equinox from tongue weight. This is even a weaker metal to have a hitch on.
@Andre-iv7ys
4 жыл бұрын
Porsche dealer want to charge me $2800 to install this dam hitch on my macan 😖
@wilnomadic
4 жыл бұрын
Andre 92 Porsche loves to charge an arm and a leg lol it’s a basic hitch install like any other car. Also the oem hitch might be able to tow more but I have a 2.0t and this one is rated a little over 4000lbs
@Andre-iv7ys
4 жыл бұрын
Wilnomadic what yeah is your Porsche? Mine is a 2019 macan. I got an appointment with uhaul, part and labor $450. I’m just hoping that they know what the hell they are doing because I dont want my warranty voided.
@wilnomadic
4 жыл бұрын
@@Andre-iv7ys I have a 2017 that was out of warranty. That is not bad, I would have gone that route but was sitting at home anyways so did it myself.
@ai598
4 жыл бұрын
@@wilnomadic Out of warranty, how many miles? Mine is 21K, and I really want to do this and it's 2016. Would you recommend it?
@wilnomadic
4 жыл бұрын
ai598 I have 72K. You should ask the dealer if installing a hitch would affect warranty. It was straightforward so worth it for me
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