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Trailer Hitch: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the muffler.
  2. Remove the trailer hitch harness.
    Fig 1: Trailer Hitch Harness
    G05958146Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the rear bumper face. < Ref. to REAR BUMPER FACE , REMOVAL, Rear Bumper. >
  4. Remove the bolts, then remove the side plate lower.
    Fig 2: Locating Lower Side Plate Bolts
    G05958147Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the nuts, and then remove the trailer hitch main frame assembly.
    CAUTION: The trailer hitch main frame assembly is heavy. Be careful when removing.
    Fig 3: Locating Trailer Hitch Main Frame Assembly Nuts
    G05958148Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the side plate upper from the vehicle.