Trailer hitch, removing and installing

Removing 

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Trailer Hitch

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• Removing ball head stud - 6  - operating instructions.
• Remove rear wheel-housing liner. Refer to Rear wheel-housing liner  .
• Remove bumper cover - 5  -. Refer to Rear bumper cover, removing and installing  .
• Remove power outlet - 3  - from trailer hitch - 1  -.

• Remove bolts - 2  -.
• Remove trailer hitch - 1  - out of mounting profile in body.

Installing 

Installation is performed in reverse order of removal. Note following:

• Only use new bolts - 2  - to secure trailer hitch - 1  -.