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Trailer Hitch Replacement




Trailer Hitch Replacement (Light Duty)

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the trailer wiring harness connector (3) from the trailer wiring receptacle (4).
2. Remove the retainers (1) securing the trailer wiring harness (2) to the hitch platform.




3. Remove the hitch platform bolts (5) from the bumper weld nuts (4).
4. Remove the nuts (7) and bolts (1) securing the hitch platform to the frame rails.
5. Remove the hitch platform bolts (6) from the frame weld nuts (2).
6. Remove the hitch platform from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the hitch platform to the vehicle.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the hitch platform bolts (6) to the frame weld nuts (2). Tighten the bolts to 100 Nm (74 lb ft).
3. Install the bolts (1) and nuts (7) securing the hitch platform to the frame rails. Tighten the nuts to 113 Nm (83 lb ft).
4. Install the hitch platform bolts (5) to the bumper weld nuts (4). Tighten the bolts to 140 Nm (103 lb ft).




5. Install the retainers (1) securing the trailer wiring harness (2) to the hitch platform.
6. Connect the trailer wiring harness connector (3) to the trailer wiring receptacle (4).

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