GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2006 🢒 SSR 🢒 Body 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Trailer Hitch Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    2. Object Number: 399253 Size: SH
  2. Disconnect the trailer wiring harness.
  3. Remove the rear fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement in Bumpers.

    4. Object Number: 1270179 Size: SH
  4. Remove the trailer hitch mounting bolts from the frame rails.
  5. Remove the trailer hitch from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Position the trailer hitch to the vehicle.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1270179 Size: SH
  2. Install the trailer hitch mounting bolts to the frame rails.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 261 N·m (195 lb ft).

  3. Install the rear fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement in Bumpers.

    4. Object Number: 399253 Size: SH
  4. Connect the trailer wiring harness.
  5. Lower the vehicle.