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Trailer Hitch: Service and Repair

Tow Hitch, Assembly Overview 

CAUTION:  Bolts - 3 - are sealing threaded connections and seal the interior from exhaust gases and must be installed in any case. 

NOTE: 

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Tightening torques only refer to tow hitches manufactured at the factory.

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Tightening torques of other trailer hitches must be obtained from the respective manufacturer.

1

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Tow hitch
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Trailer hitch with removable ball head is depicted.

2

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Ball head
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The removable ball head is located in the left luggage compartment storage compartment.

3

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Screw
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Sealing threaded connections

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4x

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20 Nm 

4

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Screw
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4x

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50 Nm + 90° turn 

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Always replace bolts after loosening

5

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Cover
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Material PP/EPDM

6

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Spring clamp
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Qty. 2

7

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Cover cap

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