vauxhall Workshop Repair Guides

Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Technical Service Bulletins > < Replace DC/DC converter (start/stop system)

Replace trailer hitch

  Remove

1.   Remove rear panelling
Object Number: 10681618  Size: DEFAULT

2.   Detach wiring harness plug from trailer hitch
•   Unscrew 3x screws and nuts on wiring harness plug
•   Remove wiring harness plug from holder
•   Remove cable ties

3.   Raise vehicle
Object Number: 10681619  Size: DEFAULT

4.   Detach trailer hitch at rear
•   Unscrew 6x nuts (1)

Object Number: 10681620  Size: DEFAULT

5.   Detach rear silencer
•   Remove rear mounting rubber

Object Number: 10681621  Size: DEFAULT

6.   On vehicles with heat shield: Detach heat shield
•   Unscrew clamp nut
•   Bend heat shield down slightly

Object Number: 10681622  Size: DEFAULT

7.   Detach trailer hitch at front
•   Unscrew 2x bolts
•   Remove 2x retaining plate

Object Number: 10681623  Size: DEFAULT

8.   Remove trailer hitch towards rear
Note:   This requires the help of a second person!

  Install

Object Number: 10681624  Size: DEFAULT

9.   Attach wiring harness plug bracket to trailer hitch
•   Fasten wiring harness plug bracket (2), lock (3), steel washer (5) and nylon washer (6) with screw (1) and nut (7) to trailer hitch (4) 1 Nm

10.   Insert trailer hitch into longitudinal member from rear
Note:   This requires the help of a second person!
11.   Attach trailer hitch at front
•   Attach 2x retaining plate
•   Tighten 2x bolt 46 Nm
12.   On vehicles with heat shield: Attach heat shield
•   Bend back heat shield to starting position
•   Tighten clamping nut
13.   Attach rear silencer
•   Install rear mounting rubber
14.   Attach trailer hitch at rear
•   Tighten 6x nut 46 Nm
15.   Lower vehicle
16.   Attach wiring harness to trailer hitch
•   Insert wiring harness plug in trailer hitch bracket
•   Tighten 3x screws and nuts
•   Fasten wiring harness with cable ties
Note:   Ensure there is sufficient clearance between wiring harness and exhaust system!
17.   Install rear panelling

Technical Service Bulletins > < Replace DC/DC converter (start/stop system)