Trailer Hitch Replacement SUV

1. Remove the bumper. Refer to Rear Bumper Replacement .
2. Remove any electrical or air suspension components from the hitch.
3. Remove the hitch bolts from the frame.
4. Remove the hitch from the vehicle.

1. Install the hitch to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the hitch bolts to the frame.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).

3. Install the electrical or air suspension components to the hitch.
4. Install the bumper. Refer to Rear Bumper Replacement .

Trailer Hitch Replacement SUT

1. Remove the rear bumper. Refer to Rear Bumper Replacement .
2. Remove the bolts (4) from the trailer hitch to frame (5).



3. Remove the 2 bolts (1) from the rear edge of the air suspension compressor bracket (2).
4. Disconnect the electrical harness conduit from the inside of the trailer hitch.



5. With the aid of an assistant, remove the trailer hitch from the frame rail.

1. Position the trailer hitch to the rear frame rail.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the 2 forward bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 85 N·m (63 lb ft).




3. Install the 2 bolts (1) to the rear edge of the air suspension compressor bracket (2).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 85 N·m (63 lb ft).

4. Secure the electrical harness conduit to the inner surface of the trailer hitch.
5. Install the rear bumper. Refer to Rear Bumper Replacement .