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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Trailer Wiring & Receptacle
    GM1987436Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the trailer wiring harness connector (3) from the trailer wiring recepticle (4).
  2. Remove the retainers (1) securing the trailer wiring harness (2) to the hitch platform.
    3. Fig 2: Trailer Hitch & Components
    GM1987435Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the hitch platform bolts (5) from the bumper weld nuts (4).
  4. Remove the nuts (7) and bolts (1) securing the hitch platform to the frame rails.
  5. Remove the hitch platform bolts (6) from the frame weld nuts (2).
  6. Remove the hitch platform from the vehicle.
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