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Trailer Hitch Replacement

Trailer Hitch Replacement

Removal Procedure


1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

3. Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement .

4. Remove the rear bumper fascia energy absorber.

5. Disconnect trailer hitch wiring harness plug.

6. Detach the rear muffler bracket. Lower the exhaust system behind down and secure with hydraulic jack.

7. Remove the two trailer hitch fasteners (1) with the reinforcement plate (2) on the underbody, left side.


8. Remove the 2 trailer hitch fasteners (3) with the reinforcement plate (4) on the underbody, right side.

9. Remove the 4 trailer hitch fasteners (1).


10. Remove the trailer hitch (1).



Installation Procedure


1. Remove the trailer hitch wiring harness (1) from the old trailer hitch.


2. Install this trailer hitch wiring harness (1) on the new trailer hitch.

3. Install the trailer hitch (1) on the car.


4. Install the trailer hitch fastener (1).


5. Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten the fastener (1) to 40 (30 lb ft) + 60° .

6. Install the trailer hitch fastener with the reinforcement plates, both sides.


7. Tighten the fasteners (1, 3) to 40 Nm (30 lb ft) + 60° .

8. Tighten the fasteners (2, 4) to 75 Nm (55 lb ft) + 60° .

9. Install the exhaust system.

10. Connect trailer hitch wiring harness plug.

11. Install the rear bumper fascia energy absorber.

12. Install the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement .

13. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

14. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .