71 60... Replacing gaiter for self-swinging-out trailer tow hitch (from 03/2007)

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Special tools required:

00 9 317 . See MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear bumper trim . See 51 12 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR BUMPER TRIM .

Unclip cable holder (1).

Lever out gaiter (2) with special tool 00 9 317 and slide in direction of arrow.

Swing out self-swinging-out trailer tow hitch.

Fig 1: Identifying Cable Holder And Gaiter

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Release screws (1) and remove socket (2).

Tightening torque 71 60 3AZ . See 60 VARIOUS ACCESSORIES

Fig 2: Identifying Screws And Socket

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Pull off gaiter (1) in direction of arrow from ball rod.

Fig 3: Identifying Gaiter

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