Trailer Hitch, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Trailer Hitch

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-- Remove the luggage compartment left trim panel. Refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bumper cover. Refer to BUMPER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Loosen the connector -3- in the vehicle interior.

-- Remove the bolts -4-.

-- Remove the trailer hitch -1- parallel from the longitudinal members.