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

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Fig 1: Identifying Cable Tie -1-, Screws -2- & -4- And Trailer Hitch -3-

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NOTE:

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

-- Turn off the ignition and remove the key.

-- Unfold and engage the trailer hitch.

-- Cut the cable tie -1- and remove the screws -2 and 4-.

-- Press the socket out of trailer hitch -3- in direction of -arrow-.

-- Turn cap -1- counterclockwise -arrow- and remove it from socket -3-.

Fig 2: Turning Cap -1- Counterclockwise -Arrow- To Remove It From Socket -3-

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-- Remove rubber cover -2-.

-- Release the retaining clips in the 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 retaining clips in the 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.