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Removing and installing socket for towing bracket - version 2

Removing

Note

Refit cable ties at the same locations when reinstalling.

–	Switch off ignition and take out ignition key.

–	Open out towing bracket and engage.

–	Cut open cable tie -1- and remove bolts -2- and -4-.

–	Press socket out of towing bracket -3- in direction of -arrow-.

–	Turn cover cap -1- anti-clockwise -arrow- and detach from socket -3-.

–	Detach rubber cover -2-.

–	Release clips -arrows- and press multi-pin connector -2- out of socket -1-.

–	Release clips -arrows- and detach frame -1- from multi-pin connector -3-.

Note

Pull frame off carefully so that contacts -2- of multi-pin connector are not separated from wiring harness.

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:

–	Frame -1- can only be fitted onto multi-pin connector -3- in one position.

l	Guide pins -4- can be inserted in frame in one position only (the contacts -2- must be in the frame).

–	Slide frame into multi-pin connector until it engages audibly.

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