Removing the trailer tow hitch

Preliminary works 

• Remove the luggage compartment floor TRIM PANEL .
• Remove the loading EDGE TRIM .
• Partially remove the left luggage compartment wheel arch TRIM PANEL .
• Partially remove the right luggage compartment wheel arch TRIM PANEL .
• Remove both rear lights from the SIDE PANEL .
• Remove rear bumper TRIM .
• Remove the rear bumper BRACE .

• Unlock and disconnect plug connections (1).
• Loosen the cable clip (2).
• Loosen nuts (3) and (4).

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• Loosen nuts (1) and (2).
• Remove trailer tow hitch (3) with the help of a second person.

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