Trailer Hitch: Service and Repair

Rear Bumper Cover

Trailer Hitch Assembly Overview

• The tightening specifications only apply to factory-installed trailer hitches.

• If a different trailer hitch is installed, ask the manufacturer for the tightening specifications.





1 Trailer Hitch

• Rear bumper cover, removing, refer to => [ Rear Bumper Cover ] Removal and Replacement

• Trailer hitch with removable ball head - 2 - is depicted.

2 Ball Head

• Removable ball head is stored in foldable luggage compartment floor.

3 Bolt

• 2 pieces per side

• Tightening specification: 50 Nm + 90°

CAUTION!
Bolts - 3 - must always be replaced after loosening.

4 Bolt

• Sealing threaded connections

• 2 pieces per side

• Tightening specification: 20 Nm

DANGER!
Bolts - 4 - are sealing threaded connections and seal the interior from exhaust gases and must be installed in any case.