[QUOTE=X5Boise;872643]I recently installed the OEM BMW hitch on my 2005 E53 4.4i. I thought I’d jot down some linear and easy to follow notes to help others. As the BMW instructions were scattered and at times confusing, I thought I’d make my own guide. Hope this helps others in tackling this project (not to mention saving on a $600-700 installation fee)......


Does this hitch setup hide under the bumper and allow the hitch cover to be put back into place? I would use mine maybe once or twice a year and would rather it be concealed the rest of the time. Your instruction are detailed enough I think maybe even I could install this. Thanks for the great write up.

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