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

MODEL 210.206 1A up to 962230,210.210/215/216/217/225 1#,210.226/235 1A up to 962230,210.237 1#,210.261/262/263/265/270 1A up to 962230,210.272 1#,210.281/282/283 1A up to 962230 

up to 06.99 with code 809, vehicles without 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 front and left rear door sill moldings IMPORTANT Open the cable duct.  
6 Remove trim on left 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 A-pillar paneling at bottom left IMPORTANT Open the cable duct.  
9 Remove spare wheel    
10 Remove side paneling in left rear    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR68.30-P-4780B
11 Remove storage compartment paneling in trunk    
12 Remove rear bumper    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   up to 31.5.99. AR88.20-P-2200EB
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   as of 1.6.99 AR88.20-P-2200FB
13 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,
Engine 111.970 in model 210.237,
Engine 605.912 in model 210.210,
Engine 602.982 in model 210.217,
Engine 605.962 in model 210.215,
Engine 606.962 in model 210.225.
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
14 Remove shroud above rear muffler    
INSTALLING Install     
15 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 
16.1 Print document "Trailer hitch, confirmation" IMPORTANT The "Trailer hitch, confirmation" document must be printed out and presented when handing over attachments.
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-1000-01H
17 Connect wiring harness   AN31.19-P-8080-03FF 
18 Reassemble vehicle    
19 Perform function test of light signals at the trailer hitch socket.   AN31.19-P-8100-06F 
20 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