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61 31 122 Removing and installing/replacing trailer tow hitch switch

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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Grasp rear trim panel (2).

Press switch of trailer tow hitch (1) out of trim panel (2).

Disconnect plug connection behind and remove switch (1).

Installation note: 

Make sure switch of trailer tow hitch (1) is correctly fitted in trim panel (2).

Latches (3) on switch of trailer tow hitch (1) must not be missing or damaged

Fig 1: Identifying Switch For Trailer Tow Hitch, Latches, And Trim Panel
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