Trailer Lamps: Service and Repair

Trailer Hitch Wiring Socket, Removing And Installing







Removing
- Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.

CAUTION:
- Switch off ignition.
- Switch off all electrical consumers and remove ignition key

- Remove screws - arrows -.
- Remove socket assembly from mounting plate.







Wiring socket with Switchable Rear Fog Lamp Shut-Off Contact Switch F216 :
- Disconnect switch connector - 2 - and connector - 1 - from socket.







Wiring socket without Switchable Rear Fog Lamp Shut-Off Contact Switch F216 :
- Press multi-pin connector - 2 - in - direction of arrow - out of socket - 1 -.







Version 1:
- Release securing tabs - arrows - and then release retainer clips - 1 - and - 3 through 5 -.
- Remove retainer from harness connectors - 2 -.







Version 2:
- First release securing tabs - arrows - and then retaining clips - 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 -.
- Remove retaining cage from multi-pin electrical connector - 5 -.







Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

NOTE: Ensure O-rings - 1 - and - 3 - are not damaged.

- Slide harness connectors - 4 - into retainer - 2 - until they audibly engage.