vauxhall Workshop Repair Guides

Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Replace trailer hitch - L08 > < Replace trailer hitch - L48/L70

Replace trailer hitch - L35

  Remove

1.   Detach rear panelling
2.   Remove crash absorber (styrofoam)
3.   Detach trailer hitch socket
•   Fold down trailer hitch socket
•   Unscrew 3x bolt
•   Unclip and remove trailer hitch socket housing
Object Number: 7361541  Size: DEFAULT


4.   Unclip trailer hitch wiring harness and place to one side
•   Unclip cable tie from center rear panelling guide rail
•   Separate cable tie
5.   Loosen trailer hitch
•   Unscrew 8x nuts (1) from tailgate threaded bolts
Object Number: 7361612  Size: DEFAULT


6.   Hang off exhaust end box
•   Hang off 2x rubber buffers
7.   Detach trailer hitch from right side rail
•   Unscrew 2x bolt (3)
•   Remove backing plate (4)
8.   Detach trailer hitch from right side rail left (l)
•   Unscrew 2x bolt (1)
•   Remove backing plate (2)
Object Number: 7361613  Size: DEFAULT


9.   Remove trailer hitch

  Install

10.   Insert trailer hitch and fix
Note:   Use new nuts and bolts with bolt retainer compound!
•   Screw in 4x nuts to tailgate threaded bolts
•   Screw in 2x screws in side rail
•   Screw in 2x screws with washers in side rail
11.   Install trailer hitch to tailgate
•   Tighten 8x fastening nuts 22 Nm
12.   Attach trailer hitch to side rail
•   Tighten 4x bolt 45 Nm
13.   Hang up exhaust end box
•   Hang up 2x rubber buffers
14.   Attach trailer hitch socket
Note:   Fold trailer hitch socket down and pay attention to the free movement of the wiring harness!
•   Clip in trailer hitch socket into housing
•   Tighten 3x bolt
15.   Clip in trailer hitch wiring harness
•   Clip in cable tie guide
•   Fix wiring harness with cable tie to trailer hitch
16.   Install crash absorber (styrofoam)
17.   Attach rear panelling

Replace trailer hitch - L08 > < Replace trailer hitch - L48/L70