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Remove/install trailer hitch socket housing - AR31.19-P-1350EW

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MODEL 212.0/2 with CODE 550 (Trailer coupling) 

Shown on MODEL 222 

Fig 1: Trailer Hitch Socket Housing Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 222 (1 Of 2)
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Fig 2: Trailer Hitch Socket Housing Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 222 (2 Of 2)
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DANGER Risk of injury  caused by fingers being jammed or pinched when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/rear-end door or sliding roof. No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area when the components are moving. AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Unlock trailer hitch ball neck IMPORTANT In order to create access to the trailer socket.  
2 Remove bolts (1)    
3 Route trailer socket (X58) out of ball neck (3)    
4 Open plug (4) by pushing and turning simultaneously in direction of arrow    
5 Release catches (5) and remove socket housing from support body (6)    
6 Install in the reverse order    
INSPECT Check     
7 Perform function test of light signals at trailer hitch socket