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Retrofitting trailer coupling - AN31.10-P-8080FFC

MODEL 210.206 /216 /226 /235 /245 /248 /261 /262 /263 /265 /270 /281 /282 /283 1A as of 962231 as of 1.6.99 

as of 6.99 with code 800, vehicles with integral turn signal indicators in the outside mirrors 

Shown on detachable ball neck 

Fig 1: Retrofitting Trailer Coupling Components Shown On Detachable Ball Neck
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
NOTES Notes regarding installation of trailer hitch Model 210. AH31.10-P-1000-02FF 
1 Remove rear seat and rear seat backrest IMPORTANT Remove rear seat only.  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR91.12-P-1700FA
2 Connect quiescent current retention unit COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS *WH58.30-Z-1012-09A 
3 Disconnect ground cable of battery IMPORTANT To protect against unintended contact, insulate the disconnected ground line  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR54.10-P-0003A
4 Remove rear fuse box    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR54.15-P-1320A
5 Remove left/right front door sill molding and rear left/right door sill molding IMPORTANT Open the cable duct.  
6 Remove the paneling on the left/right B-pillar IMPORTANT Remove only longitudinal member paneling.  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR68.30-P-4700F
7 Remove cover below instrument panel (left)    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR68.10-P-1500F
8 Remove paneling at the bottom of the A-pillar on the left and right IMPORTANT Open the cable duct.  
9 Remove spare wheel    
10 Remove right front floor covering    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR68.20-P-2070F
11.1 Remove right front footrest IMPORTANT Only on vehicles with Parktronik system code 220.  
12 Remove side paneling in left rear    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR68.30-P-4780B
13 Remove storage compartment paneling in trunk    
14 Remove rear bumper    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR88.20-P-2200FB
15 Remove complete exhaust system IMPORTANT Only remove the rear muffler as from the threaded connection.  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   ENGINE 112.921 in MODELS 210.263/281,
ENGINE 112.941 in MODELS 210.265/282,
Engine 113.940 in model 210.270.
AR49.10-P-7000A
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Engine 111.942 in model 210.235,
Engine 111.947 in model 210.245.
AR49.10-P-7000BA
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Engine 611.961 in model 210.206,
Engine 612.961 in model 210.216,
Engine 613.961 in model 210.226.
AR49.10-P-7000HB
16 Remove shroud above rear muffler    
INSTALLING Install     
17 Retrofit detachable mechanical body components   AN31.11-P-8080-05FF 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, crossmember to vehicle *BA31.10-P-1001-01B 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut to counter tab *BA31.10-P-1002-01B 
18.1 Print document "Trailer hitch, confirmation" IMPORTANT Print out the document "Trailer hitch, certification" and submit on final inspection of the installation
For do-it-yourself installers, the detailed installation instructions must be printed out and given to the customer. These must be submitted by the customer on final inspection.
* For Germany only
OF31.10-P-1000-01I
19 Connect wiring harness   AN31.19-P-8080-03FFC 
20 Reassemble vehicle    
21 Perform function test of light signals at the trailer hitch socket.   AN31.19-P-8100-06F 
22 Enter special equipment on vehicle data card and in vehicle data card online Code 550 trailer hitch.  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Trailer coupling

Number Designation Model 210
BA31.10-P-1001-01B Bolt, crossmember to vehicle Nm 110
BA31.10-P-1002-01B Nut to countertab Nm 43
Commercially available tools

Number Designation
WH58.30-Z-1012-09A Quiescent current retention unit
Parts ordering notes

Part no. Designation Quantity
KG99 (see EPC) Parts for trailer hitch 1
  Commercially available brown/white line 0.75 mm2 4 meters
  Commercially available brown line 2.5 mm2 0.8 meters