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Trailer Hitch Socket - Version 3






Trailer Hitch Socket - Version 3

Removal






- Fold out the trailer hitch. Refer to the vehicle Owner's Manual.

- Switch off the ignition and remove the ignition key.

- Remove the bolts - arrows -.

- Remove the socket from the retaining plate.

- Remove the rubber cover from the socket.

- Release the retaining clips - arrows - and press multiple connector - 1 - out of socket - 1 -.






- Release the retaining clips - arrows - and remove retainer - 2 - from multiple connector - 3 -.






Carefully remove the retainer so that contacts - 2 - of the multiple connector are not disconnected from the wiring harness.

Installation






Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- The retainer - 1 - can be pushed onto multiple connector - 3 - in only one position.

Guide pins - 4 - can be inserted into the retainer in only one position. Contacts - 2 - must be inserted in the retainer for this purpose.

- Insert the retainer into the multiple connector until it engages audibly.