Assembly - Trailer Hitch - Remove and Replace: Remove

Remove the rear fascia. See FASCIA - REAR (REMOVE AND INSTALL) .
Disconnect the electrical harness from the rear Bluetooth passive entry antenna connector.

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Release the clips that attach the electrical harnesses to the center rear bracket assembly.

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Remove the bolts (x5) that attach the center rear bracket to the body, and then remove the bracket from the vehicle.

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Disconnect the trailer hitch jumper harness and body electrical harness from the trailer hitch ECU connectors.

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Remove the nut that attaches the trailer hitch ECU to the stud on the trailer hitch assembly, and then remove the ECU from the hitch assembly.
NOTE: Use a 10 mm deep socket.

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Release the fir tree clip that attaches the trailer hitch jumper harness to the trailer hitch assembly.

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Remove the bolts (x3) and nuts (x3) that attach the trailer hitch jumper harness to the bracket on the trailer hitch assembly, maneuver the jumper harness through the opening in the bracket on the trailer hitch assembly, and then remove the jumper harness from the hitch assembly.
NOTE: The bolts are inserted from the bottom, and the nuts are on top.

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Remove the nuts (x6) that attach the trailer hitch assembly to the studs on the body.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

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With the help of an assistant, remove the trailer hitch assembly from the vehicle.