71 60 700 Removing and installing/replacing trailer tow hitch control unit

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT STORAGE COMPARTMENT

Unscrew nuts (1).

Pull trailer tow hitch control unit (2) somewhat forwards.

Fig 1: Identifying Trailer Tow Hitch Control Unit

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Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Unlock latch mechanism (2) and remove trailer tow hitch control unit (3) from bracket (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Latch Mechanism And Trailer Tow Hitch Control Unit

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