Trailer Hitch Socket, Removing And Installing - Version 1: Removing

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-- Turn off the ignition and remove the key.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

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-- Detach the socket from the retaining plate.

Socket with Rear Fog Lamp Shut-Off Contact Switch -F216- :

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-- Remove harness connector -2- for the Rear Fog Lamp Shut-Off Contact Switch -F216- and harness connector -1- from the Trailer Socket -U10-.

Socket without a Rear Fog Lamp Shut-Off Contact Switch -F216- :

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-- Press multiple connector -1- in direction of -arrow- out of socket -2-.

Version 1

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-- Release securing tabs in direction of -arrows- and then release retainer clips -1 and 3 through 5-.

-- Remove the retainer from the connectors -2-.

Version 2

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-- First release securing tabs in direction of -arrows- and then retaining clips -1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7-.

-- Remove the retainer from the multi-pin connector -5-.