Trailer Hitch Socket, Removing And Installing - Version 3: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Trailer Hitch Wiring Socket Components

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-- Fold out the trailer hitch. Refer to the vehicle Owner's Manual.

-- Switch off the ignition and remove the ignition key.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

-- Remove the socket from the retaining plate.

-- Remove the rubber cover from the socket.

-- Release the retaining clips in direction of -arrows- and press multiple connector -1- out of socket -2-.

Fig 2: Releasing Retaining Clips -Arrows- To Press Multiple Connector -1- Out Of Socket -1-

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-- Release the retaining clips in direction of -arrows- and remove retainer -2- from multiple connector -3-.

Fig 3: Releasing Retaining Clips -Arrows- To Remove Retainer -2- From Multiple Connector -3-

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NOTE:

Carefully remove the retainer so that contacts -2- of the multiple connector are not disconnected from the wiring harness.