It looks like the after market hitch design does not include the threaded blocks which accept the screw-in tow hook. I mean the ones behind the small square covers in the bumper cover L&R. The OEM crossbar, which includes these blocks, is discarded in most installations, except for the Draw-Tite version. Is the thought that the hitch replaces the need for these?

I have a Euro hitch installed from my trip last year and now wondering to eliminate it and get a replacement bumper cover, since I had to cut it, or to install a US style hitch. If the latter, retaining the OE cross bar appeals to me.

There is a nice thread on this board from kcheves on his install. BTW, I did the install myself last year and thought it was one of the easiest things to do on the E70.

Also, I have a European light connector with an aftermarket generic module that works great but of course the beeping in reverse is maddening. So, I'd probably switch to the OEM harness and then endeavor to take on the coding....

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2003 4.4i black ext./black int./black headliner (kid's runabout)
2014 535d X-drive, M package, silver/black interior

Sold but not forgotten:
2009 E70 35d, black ext./black int./black headliner (sold 2021)
2006 4.8iS Le Mans blue/cream int./black headliner, SOLD in 2012 sadly...

Other hardware:
2015 Cayenne S (wife's new DD and definitely wroooommmmm)
2016 Tundra 1794 edition crew cab, luxo hauler
2005 Tundra crew cab, weekend hauler. Sold after 150k very happy miles.