Remove/Install Trailer Hitch - AR31.10-P-8000MFA
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Model 118.3/6, 177.0/1, 243.7, 247 with code 550 (Trailer coupling)
| Remove/install | |||
| Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. | Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. | AS00.00-Z-0010-01A | |
| Risk of injury caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts | Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts. Deburr repair panels. |
AS00.00-Z-0017-01A | |
| Notice | Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge | AH54.00-P-0001-01A | |
| Notice | Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts | AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA | |
| Notice | Notes on installing a trailer hitch | AH31.10-P-1000-02CW | |
| Notes on HANDS-FREE ACCESS | AH80.61-P-0001-01A | ||
| 1 | Remove rear bumper. | Model 243.7 with code 550 (Trailer coupling) | AR88.20-P-2200EQA |
| Model 118.3/6, 177.0/1, 247 with code 550 (Trailer coupling) | AR88.20-P-2200MFA | ||
| 2 | Unscrew bolts (6) and remove trailer socket (X58, X58x1). | ||
| 3 | Release and disconnect the electrical connection (8). | ||
| 4 | Remove electrical wiring harness from trailer hitch (1) and ball neck. | ||
| 5 | Unscrew bolts (4) and remove trailer hitch (1). | *BA31.11-P-1001-01K | |
| 6 | Install in the reverse order. | ||
| 7 | Check function of trailer hitch (1) with electrical release. | AR31.19-P-1451MFA | |
| 8 | Check function of lighting signals on trailer hitch mains outlet (1). |
TRAILER COUPLING MECHANISM
| Number | Designation | Model 118, 177, 206, 243, 247 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA31.11-P-1001-01K | Bolt/nut, trailer hitch to longitudinal member reinforcement | Nm | 140 |