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Trailer Hitch: Service and Repair

Trailer Hitch







REMOVAL

1. Remove the muffler.
2. Remove the trailer hitch harness.







3. Remove the rear bumper face.
4. Remove the bolts, then remove the side plate lower.







5. Remove the nuts, and then remove the trailer hitch main frame assembly.

CAUTION: The trailer hitch main frame assembly is heavy. Be careful when removing







6. Remove the side plate upper from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque:
Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description". [Ref. to TRAILER HITCH, COMPONENT, General Description.]