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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

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

  2. Object Number: 1852427  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the body wire harness (2) from the trailer wire harness connector (1).

  4. Object Number: 1852428  Size: SH
  5. If replacing the trailer hitch, remove the trailer wire harness connector (1) from the trailer hitch (2).

  6. Object Number: 1852429  Size: SH
  7. Remove the trailer hitch bolts (2-4).
  8. Remove the trailer hitch (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1852429  Size: SH
  1. Install the trailer hitch (1).
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the trailer hitch bolts (2-4).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1852428  Size: SH
  5. If previously removed, install the trailer wire harness connector (1) to the trailer hitch (2).

  6. Object Number: 1852427  Size: SH
  7. Connect the body wire harness (2) to the trailer wire harness connector (1).
  8. lower the vehicle.