Trailer Hitch, Remove and Install

Trailer Hitch, Remove and Install

  Remove

Rear panelling - see operation "Rear Panelling, Remove and Install (Models F08, F48), (Model F69)" or "(Model F35, F70)" in group "A".

Unbolt socket from trailer hitch.

Remove cable ties from wiring harness.

Detach rear muffler.

I Remove trailer hitch from underbody - 4 mounting points (1).     II Models F35/F70   Mounting brace - 2 bolts.

  Remove

Remove trailer hitch.

Additionally, for removal of retaining plates (2): See operation "Inner Panelling - Lower Rear End Panel, Remove and Install (Models F08, F48), (Model F69) or (Model F35)" in group "C". Release rear quarter panel inner panelling. Remove 1 centring bolt from each plate. Remove retaining plates.

  Install

Install retaining plates with centring bolts. Install trailer hitch and socket. Fasten wiring harness with cable ties. Torque Trailer hitch to underbody 45 ± 5 Nm Mounting brace (Model F35/F70) 12 ± 2 Nm

  Install

Install rear muffler, perform operational check on system. Install rear quarter panel inner panelling, rear end panel lower panelling, rear panelling.