Removing Wire Harness For Removable Trailer Hitch

Switch off ignition and remove remote control.
Remove guard

Fig 1: Removing Guard
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Detach upper part of cover -1- from the trailer hitch motor by turning it -A- and then remove it -B- .

Fig 2: Detaching Cover From Trailer Hitch Motor
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Release electric plug connection -1- using a screwdriver -a- and disconnect it.
Disconnect electric plug connection -2- .

Fig 3: Disconnecting Connector From Trailer Hitch Motor

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Loosen the tie-wraps at the trailer hitch.

Fig 4: Loosening Tie-Wraps At Trailer Hitch
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Always replace the fastening screws and nuts after customer service and reworking. The micro-self-locking screws must not be treated, greased or loosened and then screwed on again.
Loosen the two fastening screws -1- on the plug socket -2- and pull out the plug socket.

Fig 5: Removing Plug Socket
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Release three catches on socket housing using a screwdriver.
Remove lower part of socket housing -1- and push back rubber seal -2- .
Release the catches on the connector using a screwdriver and pull off socket housing -3- .

Fig 6: Disassembling Plug Socket

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Guide plug socket through recess in trailer hitch.
Loosen fastening nut -1- and pull off ground cable -2- .
Release electric plug connection -3- at the trailer hitch control unit -a- and pull it off.
Remove grommet -1- from the body and guide wire harness out of the body.
Loosen the tie-wraps -2- for the fixing clips.

Fig 7: Removing Ground Cable And Connector

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Fig 8: Removing Grommet And Tie-Wraps

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