Ball Neck - Trailer Hitch - Remove and Replace: Remove

Remove the key hole cover from the ball neck.

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Insert the key into the locking cylinder and turn the key to align with the Unlock icon.

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While firmly holding the bottom of the ball neck (to prevent it from dropping to the ground), 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 and the ball neck drops out of the trailer hitch housing.
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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Remove the ball neck from the vehicle, and then remove the key from the locking cylinder.

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