Trailer Hitch Socket, Removing And Installing - Version 2: Installing

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Fig 1: Identifying Retainer -1-, Contacts -2-, Multiple Connector -3- And Guide Pins -4-

Courtesy of AUDI

Install in reverse order of removal:

-- The retainer -1- can be pushed onto multiple connector -3- in only one position.

Guide pins -4- can be inserted into the retainer in only one position. Contacts -2- must be inserted in the retainer for this purpose.

-- Insert the retainer into the multiple connector until it engages audibly.