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Does anyone have specific instructions on how to remove the LX570 plastic rear bumper tow hitch cover to expose the receive for the tow hitch? Thank you!
There are 2 black push pins on the bottom edge that need to be pulled, I use a small screwdriver to lift the head is the tab. Then you need to push the cover from the inside to get it to come off. Be careful on the 4 feet tabs on the cover. This thing is difficult to store trying not to break the 'feet' off.
I have always layed down on my side near the bumper to see what I am doing. Easy to do once you figure it out.
I liked the design on the cover on my LX470 much better and you didn't have to worry about breaking the tabs on the cover since there weren't any there.
There are 2 black push pins on the bottom edge that need to be pulled, I use a small screwdriver to lift the head is the tab. Then you need to push the cover from the inside to get it to come off. Be careful on the 4 feet tabs on the cover. This thing is difficult to store trying not to break the 'feet' off.
I have always layed down on my side near the bumper to see what I am doing. Easy to do once you figure it out.
I liked the design on the cover on my LX470 much better and you didn't have to worry about breaking the tabs on the cover since there weren't any there.
Thanks mate, I managed to get the cover off without snapping anything, there was just one central push pin (plug), so all good thanks again for your assistance, no i need to try and get the plug wired in for the trailer lights. Cheers,
Thanks mate, I managed to get the cover off without snapping anything, there was just one central push pin (plug), so all good thanks again for your assistance, no i need to try and get the plug wired in for the trailer lights. Cheers,
Yep on having only one pin.
Are you sure the wiring does not exist for the lights. All of my LX units have an outlet way to the right of the hitch under the back of the LX. You might need an adapter but it should be wired and ready to go!
Are you sure the wiring does not exist for the lights. All of my LX units have an outlet way to the right of the hitch under the back of the LX. You might need an adapter but it should be wired and ready to go!
For the life of me I couldn't see one, but will have a fresh look at it tomorrow, I hope your correct, however American models may differ to the LX sent to OZ, which is where I am. Many thanks again.
Are you sure the wiring does not exist for the lights. All of my LX units have an outlet way to the right of the hitch under the back of the LX. You might need an adapter but it should be wired and ready to go!
Same here, but the first time I looked for mine I missed it 'cause compared to the LX470 it is almost in back of the right rear tire and deeper away from the bumper. With the cap over the opening it is easy to miss on a quick glance (at last IMHO )
Thanks guys for the correction on the push pin, I was trying to recall from memory
Are you sure the wiring does not exist for the lights. All of my LX units have an outlet way to the right of the hitch under the back of the LX. You might need an adapter but it should be wired and ready to go!
Does that black pin work like the ones on the plastic covering the engine?
And depending on what year your LX is, you'll have one or two pins. My 2013 has two near the outer edges of the cover, while my 2010 has one central pin. It's much easier getting the one off so I always use the 2010 for any towing or bike racks.
I am a Georgia Bulldog grad living in Gator country! Luck for me there are lots of us here in Jacksonville. We are baking and I saw 103 on the LX t-stat today!
Same here, but the first time I looked for mine I missed it 'cause compared to the LX470 it is almost in back of the right rear tire and deeper away from the bumper. With the cap over the opening it is easy to miss on a quick glance (at last IMHO )
Thanks guys for the correction on the push pin, I was trying to recall from memory
No doubt that Lexus could have move the plug/outlet a little closer to the rear of the vehicle. It is WAY under there
06-16-15, 07:31 PM
Removing LX570 rear Bumper tow cover
