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

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

-- Remove the bolts -5 and 6- and remove the trailer hitch socket -4-.

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-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2-.

-- Remove the impact member -3- with a second technician. 

-- Disconnect the connectors -1 and 3- and free up the connector -2-.

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-- Free up the wiring harness -4- -arrows-.