Trailer Hitch Replacement (Light Duty)

Trailer Hitch Replacement (Light Duty)


Removal Procedure





1.Disconnect the trailer wiring harness connector (3) from the trailer wiring recepticle (4).

2.Remove the retainers (1) securing the trailer wiring harness (2) to the hitch platform.





1.Remove the hitch platform bolts (5) from the bumper weld nuts (4).

2.Remove the nuts (7) and bolts (1) securing the hitch platform to the frame rails.

3.Remove the hitch platform bolts (6) from the frame weld nuts (2).

4.Remove the hitch platform from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1.Position the hitch platform to the vehicle.

Notice:Refer to Fastener Notice .

2.Install the hitch platform bolts (6) to the frame weld nuts (2).

TightenTighten the bolts to 100 N �m (74 lb ft).

3.Install the bolts (1) and nuts (7) securing the hitch platform to the frame rails.

TightenTighten the nuts to 113 N �m (83 lb ft).

4.Install the hitch platform bolts (5) to the bumper weld nuts (4).

TightenTighten the bolts to 100 N �m (74 lb ft).





1.Install the retainers (1) securing the trailer wiring harness (2) to the hitch platform.

2.Connect the trailer wiring harness connector (3) to the trailer wiring recepticle (4).