Impact Member, Removing And Installing, Vehicles With Power Trailer Hitch: Removing

-- Remove the rear bumper cover. Refer to BUMPER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

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-- Remove the hydraulic pump -2- and move to the side.

-- Push back the foam protection -4- and disconnect the connector -3-.

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-- Push through the grommet -1- and guide out the wiring harness -2-.

-- Release the trailer hitch with the button and guide out.

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-- Remove the molded foam part -1- from the impact member -2- by tilting upward -arrows-.

-- Free up the wiring harness.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

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-- Remove the impact member -1- (in illustration) with a second technician  .