PRE-RELEASE
Trailer Hitch Replacement
| Trailer Hitch Replacement |
| Removal Procedure |
| 1. |
Disable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
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| 2. |
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
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| 3. |
Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to
Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement
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| 4. |
Remove the rear bumper fascia energy absorber.
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| 5. |
Disconnect trailer hitch wiring harness plug.
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| 6. |
Detach the rear muffler bracket. Lower the exhaust system behind down and secure with hydraulic jack.
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| 7. |
Remove the two trailer hitch fasteners (1) with the reinforcement plate (2) on the underbody, left side.
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Remove the 2 trailer hitch fasteners (3) with the reinforcement plate (4) on the underbody, right side.
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| 9. |
Remove the 4 trailer hitch fasteners (1).
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| 10. |
Remove the trailer hitch (1).
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| Installation Procedure |
| 1. |
Remove the trailer hitch wiring harness (1) from the old trailer hitch.
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| 2. |
Install this trailer hitch wiring harness (1) on the new trailer hitch.
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| 3. |
Install the trailer hitch (1) on the car.
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| 4. |
Install the trailer hitch fastener (1).
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| 5. |
Refer to
Fastener Caution
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Tighten the fastener (1) to 40 (30 lb ft) + 60° . |
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| 6. |
Install the trailer hitch fastener with the reinforcement plates, both sides.
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| 7. |
Tighten the fasteners (1, 3) to
40 Nm (30 lb ft) + 60°
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| 8. |
Tighten the fasteners (2, 4) to
75 Nm (55 lb ft) + 60°
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| 9. |
Install the exhaust system.
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| 10. |
Connect trailer hitch wiring harness plug.
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| 11. |
Install the rear bumper fascia energy absorber.
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| 12. |
Install the rear bumper fascia. Refer to
Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement
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| 13. |
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
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| 14. |
Enable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
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