Trailer Hitch Wiring Socket, Removing and Installing

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Fig 1: Trailer Hitch Wiring Socket Components

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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.

Fig 2: Switch Connector And Connector At Socket

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Wiring socket with Switchable Rear Fog Lamp Shut-Off Contact Switch F216 :

Disconnect switch connector - 2 - and connector - 1 - from socket.

Fig 3: Pressing Multi-Pin Connector Out Of Socket

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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 -.

Fig 4: Releasing Securing Tabs And Then Releasing Retainer Clips

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Version 1:

Release securing tabs - arrows - and then release retainer clips - 1 - and - 3 through 5 -.

Remove retainer from harness connectors - 2 -.

Fig 5: Releasing Securing Tabs And Then Retaining Clips

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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 -.

Fig 6: O-Rings, Harness Connectors And Retainer

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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.