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Trailer Hitch: Service and Repair

TRAILER HITCH

Removal and Installation

WARNING: Do not permanently remove the trailer hitch. Always reinstall the hitch before delivery of the vehicle to the customer. Failure to follow this warning could increase the risk of injury in a rear end collision.

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the trailer hitch rear bumper cover trim panel.







3. Remove the trailer lighting plug cover and disconnect the electrical connector.







4. Remove the trailer lighting plug.
1 Position the plug away from the trailer hitch.
2 Disconnect the electrical connector.
3 Remove the trailer lighting plug.







5. Remove the trailer hitch.
- Remove the 8 bolts.
- To install, tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).

6. NOTE: Do not reuse body support mounting fasteners. New fasteners must be installed for each fastener that has been removed or loosened.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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