Impact Absorber, Removing And Installing, Vehicles With Trailer Hitch: Removing
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-- Remove the rear bumper cover. Refer to BUMPER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, EXCEPT AUDI RS5 .
-- Remove the trailer hitch socket.
-- Free up the spiral clip -1- for the wire.
NOTE:
Use a soapy solution if necessary make removal easier.
-- Disconnect the electrical connector on the Radio Frequency Controlled Clock Receiver -J489- -2- , if equipped.
NOTE:
If the impact member -3- is replaced, the Radio Frequency Controlled Clock Receiver -J489- must be removed. Refer to Clock .
-- Remove the tie downs. Refer to Luggage Compartment Trim Panels .
-- Loosen the left and right luggage compartment side trim panel. Refer to Luggage Compartment Trim Panels .
-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the impact bar -3- .