Removing Trailer Hitch Control Unit

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NOTE: Voltage peaks

Risk of damage to electrical load or to the control unit
→ Remove the ignition key and switch off load before disconnecting or removing load.

Information

Always comply with the regulations for handling ESD-sensitive components!

Always wear approved work clothes and shoes when carrying out assembly work.
Do not remove new parts from ESD (electrostatic discharge) protective packaging until shortly before installation.
Do not touch electric pins and plug contacts.

Unclip line bracket -2- .

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Unclipping line bracket
Screw off nuts -3- and unscrew screw -4- .

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Loosening holder
Remove trailer hitch control unit -1- .
1. 3.1 Loosen holder with trailer hitch control unit -1- .
2. 3.2 Release and unplug electric plug connections -5- .
3. 3.3 Release retaining lug -arrow- and remove trailer hitch control unit -1- .

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Removing trailer hitch control unit