I would like to install a hitch on my 2007 Impreza Sport Wagon (2.5i). The wiring instructions say to remove 2 floor panels in the rear cargo area and the plastic panel in the area of the rear latch. The diagram shows the 6-pin trailer harness connector in the vicinity of the vehicle body harness but I don't see it exposed with those panels removed. I suspect it's behind the side panel up by the taillight. That panel looks like it's more difficult to remove. I see 2 plastic push fasteners right at the hatch I could pop off. There's a connection point for the "Top Tether" that looks like it's securing that panel somehow and there's got to be more fasteners on the side & front of that panel.
It could be that panel doesn't need to be completely removed to get to the harness connector.
If anybody has any experience locating that trailer harness connector or removing that panel I'd appreciate any tips or information.
Regarding the hitch - it appears the OEM (# L1010SS000) hitch requires some minor trimming of the bumper apparently only visible from under the car - after market hitches (Drawtite, Hidden Hitch, Curt etc) don't require trimming. Is this true? I'd rather use the OEM especially if the trimming isn't visible.
Thanks Dave