Removing Mechanically Removable Trailer Hitch

Information 

• For vehicles with trailer hitches that can be lowered electrically or with externally fitted spare wheel, additional assembly operations →  669019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRAILER HITCH   must be performed. 

Fig 1: Identifying Trailer Hitch

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1. Remove foam part
   1. 1.1. Loosen bonds between foam part -2-  and trailer hitch -1-  and remove foam part -2-  upwards (-arrow A-  ).
      Fig 2: Removing Foam Part

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2. Release wiring harness.
   1. 2.1. Unclip wiring harness -3-  from fixing clips -4-  (-arrows B-  ).
      Fig 3: Removing Wiring Harness

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      Fig 4: Identifying Fixing Clips

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3. Remove trailer hitch.
   1. 3.1. Unscrew fastening screws -5-  (or -5-  ) and remove sealing rings -6-  (or -6-  ) and trailer hitch -1-  (-arrow C-  ).
      Fig 5: Removing Trailer Hitch

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      Fig 6: Removing Fastening Screws

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