Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 GMC Acadia, 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2016 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

Fig 1: Body Wire Harness And Trailer Wire Harness Connector

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Disconnect the body wire harness (2) from the trailer wire harness connector (1).

Fig 2: Trailer Wire Harness Connector And Trailer Hitch

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If replacing the trailer hitch, remove the trailer wire harness connector (1) from the trailer hitch (2).

Fig 3: Exhaust Underbody Hangers

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If necessary, lower the exhaust system by separating the rubber insulators from the exhaust underbody hangers (1. 2, and 3).

Fig 4: Trailer Hitch Bolts And Trailer Hitch

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Remove the trailer hitch bolts (2-4).
Remove the trailer hitch (1).