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

MODEL 210.006 /007 /016 /026 /035 /045 /048 /061 /062 /063 /065 /070 /081 /082 /083 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-1700F
2 Remove left backrest side trim    
3 Connect quiescent current retention unit COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS *WH58.30-Z-1012-09A 
4 Disconnect ground cable of battery IMPORTANT To protect against unintended contact, insulate the disconnected ground line.  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR54.10-P-0003A
5 Remove rear fuse box    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR54.15-P-1320A
6 Remove left/right front door sill molding and rear left/right door sill molding IMPORTANT Open the cable duct.  
7 Remove the paneling on the left/right B-pillar IMPORTANT Remove only longitudinal member paneling.  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR68.30-P-4700F
8 Remove cover below instrument panel (left)    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR68.10-P-1500F
9 Remove paneling at the bottom of the A-pillar on the left and right IMPORTANT Open the cable duct.  
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 Parktronic system code 220.  
12 Take out cover of trunk floor    
13 Remove spare wheel and jack    
14 Remove cargo edge cover    
15 Remove side trim in left and right sides of trunk    
16 Remove rear bumper    
17 Remove complete exhaust system IMPORTANT Only remove the rear muffler as from the threaded connection  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Engine 111.942 in model 210.035,
Engine 111.970 in model 210.037,
Engine 111.947 in model 210.045.
AR49.10-P-7000B
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Engine 112.921 in MODEL 210.063/081,
Engine 112.941 in MODELS 210.065/082,
Engine 113.940 in model 210.070,
Engine 113.980 in model 210.074.
AR49.10-P-7000A
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Engine 611.961 in MODELS 210.006/007,
Engine 612.961 in model 210.016,
Engine 613.961 in model 210.026.
AR49.10-P-7000HB
18 Remove shroud above rear muffler    
INSTALLING Install     
19 Retrofit detachable mechanical body components   AN31.11-P-8080-05FFA 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, crossmember to vehicle *BA31.10-P-1001-01B 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut to counter tab *BA31.10-P-1002-01B 
20.1 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-1000-01G
21 Connect wiring harness   AN31.19-P-8080-03FFB 
22 Reassemble vehicle    
23 Perform function test of light signals at the trailer hitch socket   AN31.19-P-8100-06F 
24 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 ca. 4 Meter
  Commercially available brown line 2.5 mm2 0.8 meters