Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

 

Trailer Hitch, Remove and Install     Remove, Disconnect    Remove rear panelling - see operation "Rear Panelling, Remove and Install" in group "A". Unbolt trailer hitch socket (arrows). Detach rear muffler. Remove cable ties (1). Unbolt trailer hitch from underbody (III and IV) remove trailer hitch - second mechanic required. To remove reinforcement plates also remove rear end panel lower panelling and inner rear quarter panelling - see operations "Inner Panelling - Lower Rear End Panel, Remove and Install" and "Rear Quarter Panel Inner Panelling, Remove and Install" in group "C". Unscrew 2 bolts from lower rear end panel and 1 centring bolt in each location (I and II). Remove reinforcement plates.

  Install, Connect   

Slide rubber rings on reinforcement plate pins. Install and tighten reinforcement plates and trailer hitch. Screw socket and fasten cable to trailer hitch with cable tie.     Tighten (Torque)    Trailer hitch to underbody   45 Nm / 33 lbf. ft.   Trailer hitch to rear end panel   45 Nm / 33 lbf. ft.       Install, Connect    Attach rear muffler. Perform operational check on system. Install rear quarter panel inner panelling and lower rear end panel inner panelling - see operations "Rear Quarter Panel Inner Panelling, Remove and Install" and "Inner Panelling - Lower Rear End Panel, Remove and Install" in group "C".   Attach rear panelling - see operation "Rear Panelling, Remove and Install" in group "A".