Independent of dealer programming, the installation itself is NOT trivial at all, and IMHO can only be done by a relatively handy person, with a lot of patience, and experience. I am somewhat handy (not an expert by any means), and it took me 6 hours from start to finish. I previously installed tow hitch on Honda Pilot and it took me 3 hours I think. I do have parking sensors, so it took a bit of time as well. Also, I didn't need the electrical connection, since I only needed this for bikes, so I just cut the bumper enough for the hitch to go in, and the opening is virtually non-existent, much cleaner install.