Trailer Hitch Socket, Removing And Installing - Version 4: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Trailer Hitch -1-, Bolts -2- and Cable Tie -3-

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NOTE:

During installation, install the cable ties at the same location.

-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment.

-- Move out the trailer hitch.

-- Cut through the cable tie -3-.

-- Remove the bolts -2-.

-- Remove the socket from the trailer hitch -1-.

-- Release the retainers -arrows-.

Fig 2: Identifying Socket Cap -1- and Rubber Cover -2-

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-- At the same time remove the cap -1- from the socket.

-- Remove rubber cover -2-.

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

Fig 3: Releasing Retaining Clips -Arrows- To Press Multiple Connector -2- Out Of Socket -1-

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-- Release the clips in direction of -arrows- and remove retainer -1- from multiple connector -3-.

Fig 4: Releasing Retaining Clips -Arrows- To Remove Retainer -1- 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.