Trailer Hitch: Service and Repair

Trailer Hitch Replacement


Removal Procedure

1.Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .





2.Disconnect the body wire harness (2) from the trailer wire harness connector (1).





3.If replacing the trailer hitch, remove the trailer wire harness connector (1) from the trailer hitch (2).





4.If necessary, lower the exhaust system by separating the rubber insulators from the exhaust underbody hangers (1. 2, and 3).





5.Remove the trailer hitch bolts (2-4).

6.Remove the trailer hitch (1).

Installation Procedure





1.Install the trailer hitch (1).

Caution:Refer to Fastener Caution .

2.Install the trailer hitch bolts (2-4).

TightenTighten the bolts to 108 N �m (80 lb ft).





3.If necessary raise the exhaust system by installing the rubber insulators to the exhaust underbody hangers (1. 2, and 3).





4.If previously removed, install the trailer wire harness connector (1) to the trailer hitch (2).





5.Connect the body wire harness (2) to the trailer wire harness connector (1).

6.lower the vehicle.