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Trailer Hitch Socket, Version 3






Trailer Hitch Socket, Version 3

Removing





- Fold out the trailer hitch.

- Turn off the ignition and remove the ignition key.

- Remove the bolts - arrows -.

- Remove the socket from the retaining plate.

- Remove the rubber cover - 2 - from the socket.

- Release the retaining clips - arrows - and press the multiple connector - 2 - out of the socket - 1 -.





- Release the retaining clips - arrows - and remove the retainer - 1 - from the multiple connector - 3 -.





Carefully remove the retainer so that the contacts - 2 - of the multiple connector are not disconnected from the wiring harness.

Installing





Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

- The retainer - 1 - can be pushed onto the multiple connector - 3 - in only one position.

Guide pins - 4 - can be inserted into the retainer in only one position. Contacts - 2 - must be inserted in the retainer for this purpose.

- Insert the retainer into the multiple connector until it engages audibly.