Installing Wiring Harness For Removable Trailer Hitch

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Pull the connector and rubber sleeve down through the fastening flange -arrow- .

Fig 1: Installing Lead
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Position the leads with new tie-wraps -b- , but do not tighten!

Fig 2: Positioning And Securing Lead
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Connect the carrier to the contact housing -e- (-arrow A- ) until the locking tabs are felt to engage -arrows B- .

Fig 3: Installing Socket
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Insert the carrier with the contact housing -e- into the socket.
Position the rubber sleeve -c- on the socket.
Position the socket with the rubber sleeve in installation position, then open up the socket -arrow C- and secure to the holder with the fastening screws -arrows 1- .
Push the lead in -arrow- and press the rubber sleeve -a- in until it engages audibly.

Fig 4: Installing Lead
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Fasten the tie-wraps -b- .
Insert the connector -arrow A- until the locking tab -B- is felt to engage.

Fig 5: Inserting Connector
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Secure the lead with new tie-wraps -arrows- .

Fig 6: Securing Lead Using Tie-Wraps
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