Trailer Connector: Service and Repair

Trailer Hitch Wiring Socket

=> [ Trailer Hitch Wiring Socket, Removing and Installing ]

=> [ Trailer Hitch Wiring Socket, Multi-Pin Connector Assignments ]

Trailer Hitch Wiring Socket, Removing and Installing

Removing





- Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.

CAUTION!
• Switch off ignition.

• Switch off all electrical consumers and remove ignition key

- Remove screws - arrows -.

- Remove socket assembly from mounting plate.

Wiring socket with Switchable Rear Fog Lamp Shut-Off Contact Switch (F216):





- Disconnect switch connector - 2 - and connector - 1 - from socket.

Wiring socket without Switchable Rear Fog Lamp Shut-Off Contact Switch (F216):





- Press multi-pin connector - 2 - in - direction of arrow - out of socket - 1 -.

Version 1:





- Release securing tabs - arrows - and then release retainer clips - 1 - and - 3 through 5 -.

- Remove retainer from harness connectors - 2 -.

Version 2:





- First release securing tabs - arrows - and then retaining clips - 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 -.

- Remove retaining cage from multi-pin electrical connector - 5 -.

Installing





Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

• Ensure O-rings - 1 - and - 3 - are not damaged.

- Slide harness connectors - 4 - into retainer - 2 - until they audibly engage.

Trailer Hitch Wiring Socket, Multi-Pin Connector Assignments





1. Terminal BL (left turn signal)

2. Terminal NSL (rear fog lamp)

3. Terminal 31, ground (GND)

4. Terminal BR (right turn signal)

5. Terminal 58 R (right tail lamp)

6. Terminal 54 (brake light)

7. Terminal 58 L (left tail lamp)

8. Terminal RF (back-up light)

9. Where applicable

10. Where applicable

11. Where applicable

12. Where applicable

13. Where applicable

Trailer wiring socket with Switchable Rear Fog Lamp Shut-Off Contact Switch (F216):

Multi-pin connector assignments for Switchable Rear Fog Lamp Shut-Off Contact Switch (F216) (where applicable)