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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Trailer Hitch Bolts & Trailer Hitch
    GM1852429Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install the trailer hitch (1).
  2. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  3. Install the trailer hitch bolts (2 - 4).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 108 N.m (80 lb ft).

  4. Fig 2: Exhaust Underbody Hangers
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  5. If necessary raise the exhaust system by installing the rubber insulators to the exhaust underbody hangers (1. 2, and 3).
  6. Fig 3: Trailer Wire Harness Connector & Trailer Hitch
    GM1852428Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. If previously removed, install the trailer wire harness connector (1) to the trailer hitch (2).
  8. Fig 4: Body Wire Harness & Trailer Wire Harness Connector
    GM1852427Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Connect the body wire harness (2) to the trailer wire harness connector (1).
  10. lower the vehicle.