Control lever for mechanical swing-away trailer hitch, removal and installation - AR31.11-P-8010EW
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MODEL 212.0/2 with CODE 550 (Trailer coupling)
| Remove/install | |||
| 1 | Open cover in paneling at left side in luggage compartment or load compartment | ||
| 2 | Press retaining clip (6) and remove trailer hitch release (A63) from bracket (1) | ||
| 3 | Detach blue 2-pin connector of the electrical wiring harness (20) from the trailer hitch release (A63) | ||
| 4 | Remove retaining clip (5) from the trailer hitch release (A63) | ||
| 5 | Remove nipple (2.1) of the cable (2) from the actuating arm (4) of the trailer hitch release (A63) | ||
| 6 | Remove cable (2) from the bush of the trailer hitch release (A63) | ||
| 7 | Install in the reverse order | ||
| Check | |||
| 8 | Conduct function check on mechanical swing-away trailer hitch | AR31.19-P-1450EW |