Trailer Hitch Socket, Removing And Installing - Version 4: Removing
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NOTE:
During installation, install the cable ties at the same location.
-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment.
-- Move out the trailer hitch.
-- Cut through the cable tie -3-.
-- Remove the bolts -2-.
-- Remove the socket from the trailer hitch -1-.
-- Release the retainers -arrows-.
-- At the same time remove the cap -1- from the socket.
-- Remove rubber cover -2-.
-- Release the clips -arrows- and press multiple connector -2- out of socket -1-.
-- Release the clips -arrows- and remove retainer -1- from multiple connector -3-.
NOTE:
Carefully remove the retainer so that contacts -2- of the multiple connector are not disconnected from the wiring harness.