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Ball Neck - Trailer Hitch - Remove and Replace: Install

  1. Insert the key into the locking cylinder and turn the key to align with the Unlock icon.
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  2. Pull the locking cylinder out approximately 0.5 cm, and turn it clockwise until the Lock icon shifts to the top. At this point, the locking cylinder is unlocked in the "open" position.
    WARNING: Be careful when turning the locking cylinder. If it does not lock into the "open" position, it automatically retracts into its original "closed" position and can pinch your fingers.
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  3. Firmly grasp the ball neck from the bottom and align the top with the corresponding notches in the trailer hitch housing.
    NOTE: Do not grasp the locking cylinder because it needs to rotate freely.
  4. Push the ball neck into the trailer hitch housing until the locking cylinder quickly rotates counter-clockwise and automatically locks into the "closed" position.
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  5. Turn the key so the arrows align with the Lock icon on the locking cylinder, and then remove the key.
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  6. Pull down on the ball neck to confirm that it is locked into place.
  7. Insert the key hole cover onto the ball neck.
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