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Trailer Hitch: Service and Repair






Trailer Hitch Overview

• Due to model variations, small deviations must be considered during removal and installation.

• 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

• Trailer hitch with removable ball head.

2 Ball Head

• The removable ball head is located in the left luggage compartment storage compartment.

3 Bolt

• 20 Nm

• Gas-tight sealing threaded connections

• Quantity: 3


The bolts are actually sealing threaded connections and seal off the passenger compartment from exhaust gas. They must always be installed.

4 Bolt

• 50 Nm + 90° additional turn

• 2 pieces per side

• Always replace bolts after loosening them.