SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Leon Mk2 > Vehicle electrics | Electrical system: General information | Lights, lamps, switches inside, anti-theft system | Towing unit | Removing and installing connection socket for towing hitch

Removing and installing connection socket for towing hitch - Version 1

Removal:

–	Switch off ignition and remove key.

–	Remove bolts -arrows-.

–	Remove the fixing plate connection terminal.

Terminal connection with contact switch for rear disconnectable foglight -F216-:

–	Unplug the connector -2- for the disconnectable rear fog light contact switch -F216- and remove the connection-1- outside of the towing current supply -U10-.

Terminal connection without contact switch for rear disconnectable foglight -F216-:

–	Remove the multiple connectors -1- from the connection box -2- in the -direction of the arrow-.

Version 1

–	Unblock the safety clips -arrows- and later the fixing clips -1- and -3 ... 5-.

–	Remove the fixing cage of the connectors -2-.

Version 2

–	First unclip the retaining lugs -arrows- and later the fixing clips -1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7-.

–	Remove the fixing cage of the multiple connector -5-.

Installation

Installation is carried out in reverse order, noting the following:

Note

Make sure the joint gaskets are not damaged -1- and -3-.

–	Introduce the connectors -4- until they audibly engage in the fixing cage -2-.

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