Accessory Application Publications No.

VERSION 1
INSTALLATION TRAILER HITCH 2016 PILOT Issue Date
INSTRUCTIONS JUN 2015

PARTS LIST Hitch pin clip

Trailer Hitch Kit
P/N 08L92-TG7-100
Trailer hitch

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED

10 mm Open end wrench
Ratchet
Trailer hitch cover
Torque wrench
10 mm, 19 mm, and 22 mm Sockets
Phillips screwdriver
The following tool is available through the Honda Tool and
Equipment Program. On the iN, click on: Service >
Service Bay > Tool and Equipment Program, then enter
Receiver cover the number under “Search”. Or, call 888-424-6857.
• Plastic Trim Tool (T/N SILTRIMTL10)
Illustration of the Trailer Hitch on the Vehicle

6 Flange bolts

Ball Mount Kit

P/N 08L92-TG7-100A
Ball mount

TRAILER HITCH

Hitch pin

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INSTALLATION 2. Remove the spare tire plug cap.

SPARE TIRE 2 RETAINING

Customer Information: The information in this PLUG CAP 4 HOOKS TABS
installation instruction is intended for use only by skilled
technicians who have the proper tools, equipment, and
training to correctly and safely add equipment to your
vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by
“do-it-yourselfers.”

1. Remove the cargo lid.

PLASTIC
TRIM TOOL

SLOT
CARGO LID

LEVER

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3. Remove the spare tire plug to access the spare tire 4. Remove the rear bumper lower face.
hoist shaft. Lower the spare tire completely.
REAR BUMPER 6 RETAINING TABS
SPARE TIRE
PLUG
REAR BUMPER
LOWER FACE

SPARE TIRE REAR BUMPER

HOIST SHAFT LOWER FACE
REAR
BUMPER
FRONT

2 BOLTS
SPARE TIRE

FRONT

2 SELF-
TAPPING
SCREWS
REAR BUMPER 2 CLIPS
LOWER FACE

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5. Remove the two clip nuts from the rear bumper lower 6. Install the trailer hitch cover to the rear bumper with
face, and install them on the trailer hitch cover. six retaining tabs, two clips, two self-tapping screws,
and two bolts removed in step 4.
REAR BUMPER
LOWER FACE REAR TRAILER HITCH
(Discard.) BUMPER COVER
FRONT

2 CLIP NUTS

TRAILER HITCH
COVER

2 BOLTS

FRONT

2 SELF-
TAPPING
SCREWS
TRAILER HITCH 2 CLIPS
COVER

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7. Loosely secure the trailer hitch to the vehicle with six
flange bolts, then tighten the six flange bolts. Torque
the six flange bolts to 95 N·m (70 lbf·ft)
NOTE: Have an assistant help you when installing
the trailer hitch.

TRAILER
TRAILER HITCH HITCH
COVER
FRONT

6 FLANGE BOLTS
95 N·m (9.7 kgf·m, 70 lbf·ft)

8. Reinstall all removed parts.

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Whenever you remove the hitch pin, and the ball mount, store them securely in the cargo area. Then, install the receiver
cover into the opening at the end of the trailer hitch.

TRAILER
HITCH
RECEIVER
COVER

Install the ball mount into the trailer hitch using a hitch pin clip and hitch pin. And store the receiver cover in the cargo
area

HITCH
HITCH PIN PIN
CLIP

HITCH PIN

TRAILER
HITCH
BALL MOUNT

After the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of towing, have your Honda Dealer re-check the tightness of the trailer hitch bolts.

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