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      04-04-2020, 09:06 AM   #1069
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Originally Posted by Mr. Maboomba View Post
Thanks, I've seen that input elsewhere. Unfortunately BMW does not make the G05 towing kit available aftermarket yet and BMW dealers won't generally install aftermarket parts. So while it would maybe be ideal to do that, it is not currently an option for me (and I assume most people).
Not sure that is still true. There is a BMW P/N for the hitch, controller, and wiring harness. Which means this should be a dealer installed retrofit (which would include the proper coding). Check here for the part numbers.....

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=71_1114

Don't let the generic diagram fool you, the part numbers are for the US hitch, which is a different design than the EU hitch. The catch is that a dealer installed OEM hitch setup will have a reduced towing capacity over a factory installed hitch (not sure I understand why though - could be the lawyers talking)....
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