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Hitch Receiver

From 2016 Ford Explorer “PIU”, documented by Steve83.

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2016 Ford Explorer - Most PIUs don't have hitch receivers, so it will be added. Aftermarket receivers hang low and don't use as many bolts and don't include a P… 2016 Ford Explorer - The rear bumper cover comes off surprisingly quickly & easily, exposing the plain rear bumper bar, which is attached by only 2 nuts & 2 bol… 2016 Ford Explorer - Both muffler hangers also come off since the receiver bolts into those holes, too. 2016 Ford Explorer - While the cover was off, a break in the energy-absorber was hot-stapled. 2016 Ford Explorer - Though not originally equipped, the harness is ready for the receiver wiring, which plugs in on the right side. 2016 Ford Explorer - This receiver came from a '15 Explorer Ltd. that was T-boned on the right, so this was undamaged and fit easily. 2016 Ford Explorer - Some of the body holes didn't have bolts, so oil is needed for threads to be cut during the first installation. 2016 Ford Explorer - With some effort, the harness can be threaded between the absorber & cover. This one also has parking sensors & a RKE antenna, but not a li… 2016 Ford Explorer - The 7-pin plug uses the modern standard USCAR connector, which allows easy swapping to other shapes of trailer connector. The 4-pin is a co… 2016 Ford Explorer - The original lower valance can't go back - it would be pushed out in the middle by the receiver. But its red reflectors can be transferred… 2016 Ford Explorer - This cheap copy valance was washed with Dawn & PurplePower, rinsed with warm water, sun-dried for a few minutes, then painted with 8oz of D… 2016 Ford Explorer - The valance simply snaps into place along the top, with about 9 pushpins along the bottom. The reflectors also snap in easily. 2016 Ford Explorer - The cover was prepped the same way, but sprayed with satin black Fusion. 2016 Ford Explorer - The cover snaps in very easily, so I'm concerned that it may fall out. I'm considering adding magnets to it. 2016 Ford Explorer - The last piece is a locking adjustable Aluminum draw bar with 2 & 2-5/16 balls.