Replace trailer hitch - L35

Make

Vauxhall

Model

Astra H

Section

Trailer Hitch › Repair Instructions › Replace trailer hitch - L35

Body EquipmentReplace trailer hitch - L35

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 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 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) 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

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