Trailer Tow Connector - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. On vehicles equipped with the optional Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) system, a technician trained in proper HEV service safety procedures must also remove the high voltage service disconnect from the high voltage battery pack.
2. Reach behind the bracket (1) on the trailer hitch receiver to access and disconnect the connector (3) of the body wire harness from the connector receptacle on the back of the trailer tow connector housing (2).





3. Reach behind the bracket (2) on the trailer hitch receiver to compress each of the two spring clips (1) on the trailer tow connector housing (3) far enough to push the housing out through the face of the bracket.
4. Remove the trailer tow connector from the bracket.