Removal And Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Jeep Renegade. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the rear fascia. Refer to FASCIA, REAR, REMOVAL .
- Remove the side mounting fasteners (1a) and washers (1b).
- Remove the lower mounting fasteners (2a) and washers (2b).
- Remove the upper mounting fasteners (3a) and the hitch (3b).
- If necessary, remove the fastener (1a), washer (1b) and bracket (1c) from the hitch (1d).