OEM Trailer hitch parts

12v_dub · 10-29-2018, 10:20 AM

Hi Guys,
ever since I purchased my m40i, I regret I did not buy this car with a trailer hitch that can be order from factory. I was doing some digging, and looks like all the parts can be ordered separately to incorporate it. I never liked the option of purchasing an aftermarket hitch, since the OE is integrated with the iDrive system.

Here is a link from parts fiche. My only question is, would I have to buy anything "wiring wise" like a connector and is the non tow package pre wired or is there splicing required?

https://www.myonlinebmwparts.com/v-2...omponents-rear

bmtespar · 10-29-2018, 01:41 PM

That is something I had looked into myself but I don’t know that anyone had a solid answer on the wiring portion of the retrofit. I ended up adding and after market hitch to my first x3 and then ordered my replacement with the factory hitch. You are correct, the inter grated wiring does provide for extra features like disabling the rear sensors, disabling blind spot and deactivation of remote trunk activation. It also has a hitch zoom mode when reversing but that was easily coded to add the feature.

omasou · 10-29-2018, 02:51 PM

Is this the information you want...

https://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRINT/4707/?CenterId=32652

These are the parts for my X4M40i which should be similar if not the same...

https://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRODUCT/4...CenterId=32652

what's weird is when used Google to find the page it brought up this, which is not the hidden hitch?

https://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRODUCT/3...CenterId=32652

https://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRINT/3027/?CenterId=32652

12v_dub · 10-29-2018, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omasou

Is this the information you want...

https://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRINT/4707/?CenterId=32652

These are the parts for my X4M40i which should be similar if not the same...

https://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRODUCT/4...CenterId=32652

what's weird is when used Google to find the page it brought up this, which is not the hidden hitch?

https://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRODUCT/3...CenterId=32652

https://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRINT/3027/?CenterId=32652

Thanks for the info. can you see if the first link you attached works for you?

Thank!

omasou · 10-29-2018, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12v_dub

Thanks for the info. can you see if the first link you attached works for you?

Thank!

Weird. When I re-browsed Shop BMW USA it shows nothing for a 2018 X3 M40i?

Jeepersjoey · 10-29-2018, 09:10 PM

I can say that without a doubt I bought the hitch first and the X3 was just attached to it.

Sounds weird...but, as soon as I heard it had a hitch I moved from the MDX and Pilot.

The day I bought I called the BMW service first. I asked the cost of adding the hitch. I was quoted 10 hrs of labor plus parts.

I knew right then that I had to get factory.

Two choices...one white and one Gunmetal gray.

I bought the gray. Pulled a trailer the next weekend.

The only negative...it will not let you coast in ECO! I love that function...not when pulling a trailer though!

Paul

12v_dub · 10-30-2018, 11:14 AM

I was told by a parts person at a bmw dealership that this part (electrical tow connector) is not available yet as a separate part #
I even called BMW relations 1800 number, and they refereed me back to the dealership. LOL
I may just yank it out of an x3 with tow package sitting on their lot (JK)

bmtespar · 10-30-2018, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12v_dub

I was told by a parts person at a bmw dealership that this part (electrical tow connector) is not available yet as a separate part #
I even called BMW relations 1800 number, and they refereed me back to the dealership. LOL
I may just yank it out of an x3 with tow package sitting on their lot (JK)

Did they confirm there is a harness to plug into or will it have to be spliced in?

12v_dub · 10-30-2018, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmtespar

Did they confirm there is a harness to plug into or will it have to be spliced in?

They couldn't tell me anything. Maybe some guys with the TOW PK can chime in and let us know ...

bmtespar · 10-30-2018, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12v_dub

They couldn't tell me anything. Maybe some guys with the TOW PK can chime in and let us know ...

That was the part I never could verify when I was considering a retrofit for my vehicle.

kevinkay · 10-30-2018, 08:12 PM

I think you also need to add a module?
71606884358
Control unit for trailer hitch

I am not big on "after market", but this Stealth is hidden- no change to your bumper, and your "kick" to open the back lift still works (reportedly).
https://stealthhitches.com/products/...5-2018-present
(opening the link, its G01)

INLINE6JOC · 10-31-2018, 09:20 AM

Hi folks, so my 2019 M40i has factory tow hitch. Not an option I really needed but hey in stock car, and killer deal in Tulsa.
That said, visually I do not prefer the look. Some companies go to great pains to design a cover for the whole thing. I imagine there will be or is one.

Any thoughts or leads on this. thanks

J

kevinkay · 10-31-2018, 09:30 AM

Here you you go - bumper guard!
http://sparebumper.com

(just for smiles)

12v_dub · 10-31-2018, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by INLINE6JOC

Hi folks, so my 2019 M40i has factory tow hitch. Not an option I really needed but hey in stock car, and killer deal in Tulsa.
That said, visually I do not prefer the look. Some companies go to great pains to design a cover for the whole thing. I imagine there will be or is one.

Any thoughts or leads on this. thanks

J

Come to Georgia, I'll gladly remove your tow option from your car

12v_dub · 10-31-2018, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevinkay

I think you also need to add a module?
71606884358
Control unit for trailer hitch

I am not big on "after market", but this Stealth is hidden- no change to your bumper, and your "kick" to open the back lift still works (reportedly).
https://stealthhitches.com/products/...5-2018-present
(opening the link, its G01)

I also saw that. Thanks

deladude · 10-31-2018, 10:34 AM

I considered this too but retrofitting the stock hitch is stupid expensive compared to getting it from the factory. You also have to consider painting the bumper cover on top of parts and labor, right?

I self-installed a Stealth Hitch and am very happy with it. FWIW this install required splicing wires. Check out the stealth hitch dedicated thread for more info.

edit: I was also able to add the iDrive towing camera option through BimmerCode, which I believe is the only relevant iDrive integration?

12v_dub · 10-31-2018, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deladude

I considered this too but retrofitting the stock hitch is stupid expensive compared to getting it from the factory. You also have to consider painting the bumper cover on top of parts and labor, right?

I self-installed a Stealth Hitch and am very happy with it. FWIW this install required splicing wires. Check out the stealth hitch dedicated thread for more info.

edit: I was also able to add the iDrive towing camera option through BimmerCode, which I believe is the only relevant iDrive integration?

Only thing you need to do to a bumper is replace middle valence with a tow package valance (cut out) which retails for around $150. What painting part are you talking about?

deladude · 10-31-2018, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12v_dub

Only thing you need to do to a bumper is replace middle valence with a tow package valance (cut out) which retails for around $150. What painting part are you talking about?

I guess I am mistaken. When I looked into it a month ago I was under the impression that the whole bumper cover would need to be replaced not just lower portion.

bmtespar · 10-31-2018, 11:37 AM

That’s correct. The valance is replaceable so the standard bumper will work.

TX3M · 11-06-2018, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevinkay

Here you you go - bumper guard!
http://sparebumper.com

(just for smiles)

Does this bumper guard affect the rear parking sensors?

10-29-2018, 10:20 AM	#1
12v_dub Second Lieutenant 295 Rep 279 Posts Drives: 21' M340i Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (3)	OEM Trailer hitch parts Hi Guys, ever since I purchased my m40i, I regret I did not buy this car with a trailer hitch that can be order from factory. I was doing some digging, and looks like all the parts can be ordered separately to incorporate it. I never liked the option of purchasing an aftermarket hitch, since the OE is integrated with the iDrive system. Here is a link from parts fiche. My only question is, would I have to buy anything "wiring wise" like a connector and is the non tow package pre wired or is there splicing required? https://www.myonlinebmwparts.com/v-2...omponents-rear Attached Images
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bmtespar Major 709 Rep 1,066 Posts Drives: 19 X3 30i, 18 230iX Vert Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Atlanta Ga iTrader: (0)	That is something I had looked into myself but I don’t know that anyone had a solid answer on the wiring portion of the retrofit. I ended up adding and after market hitch to my first x3 and then ordered my replacement with the factory hitch. You are correct, the inter grated wiring does provide for extra features like disabling the rear sensors, disabling blind spot and deactivation of remote trunk activation. It also has a hitch zoom mode when reversing but that was easily coded to add the feature.
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omasou Brigadier General 2088 Rep 3,006 Posts Drives: BMWs Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: US iTrader: (4) Garage List 2023 BMW S1000RR [0.50] 2022 BMW F900XR [3.00] 2022 BMW X6 40i [0.50] 2020 BMW M2C [9.50]	Is this the information you want... https://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRINT/4707/?CenterId=32652 These are the parts for my X4M40i which should be similar if not the same... https://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRODUCT/4...CenterId=32652 what's weird is when used Google to find the page it brought up this, which is not the hidden hitch? https://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRODUCT/3...CenterId=32652 https://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRINT/3027/?CenterId=32652
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Jeepersjoey Stay Tuned! 297 Rep 390 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 m40i Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: North Denvah iTrader: (0)	I can say that without a doubt I bought the hitch first and the X3 was just attached to it. Sounds weird...but, as soon as I heard it had a hitch I moved from the MDX and Pilot. The day I bought I called the BMW service first. I asked the cost of adding the hitch. I was quoted 10 hrs of labor plus parts. I knew right then that I had to get factory. Two choices...one white and one Gunmetal gray. I bought the gray. Pulled a trailer the next weekend. The only negative...it will not let you coast in ECO! I love that function...not when pulling a trailer though! Paul
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12v_dub Second Lieutenant 295 Rep 279 Posts Drives: 21' M340i Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (3)	I was told by a parts person at a bmw dealership that this part (electrical tow connector) is not available yet as a separate part # I even called BMW relations 1800 number, and they refereed me back to the dealership. LOL I may just yank it out of an x3 with tow package sitting on their lot (JK)
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kevinkay Lieutenant 272 Rep 496 Posts Drives: X3 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Boston, MA USA iTrader: (0)	I think you also need to add a module? 71606884358 Control unit for trailer hitch I am not big on "after market", but this Stealth is hidden- no change to your bumper, and your "kick" to open the back lift still works (reportedly). https://stealthhitches.com/products/...5-2018-present (opening the link, its G01)
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INLINE6JOC Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: x3 M40i Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: OK iTrader: (0)	bumper cover for OEM hitch? Hi folks, so my 2019 M40i has factory tow hitch. Not an option I really needed but hey in stock car, and killer deal in Tulsa. That said, visually I do not prefer the look. Some companies go to great pains to design a cover for the whole thing. I imagine there will be or is one. Any thoughts or leads on this. thanks J
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kevinkay Lieutenant 272 Rep 496 Posts Drives: X3 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Boston, MA USA iTrader: (0)	Here you you go - bumper guard! http://sparebumper.com (just for smiles)
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deladude Second Lieutenant 266 Rep 294 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Vermont iTrader: (0)	I considered this too but retrofitting the stock hitch is stupid expensive compared to getting it from the factory. You also have to consider painting the bumper cover on top of parts and labor, right? I self-installed a Stealth Hitch and am very happy with it. FWIW this install required splicing wires. Check out the stealth hitch dedicated thread for more info. edit: I was also able to add the iDrive towing camera option through BimmerCode, which I believe is the only relevant iDrive integration? Last edited by deladude; 10-31-2018 at 10:43 AM..
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bmtespar Major 709 Rep 1,066 Posts Drives: 19 X3 30i, 18 230iX Vert Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Atlanta Ga iTrader: (0)	That’s correct. The valance is replaceable so the standard bumper will work.
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