Trailer Hitch Removal - Dodge Sprinter 2006 Manual

13 - 12 FRAME & BUMPERS
WARNING: Microencapsulated bolts and self-lock-
ing nuts may only be used once. If you use
microencapsulated bolt or self-locking nuts more
than once, the self-locking function is rendered
useless. The trailer hitch may become detached
from the vehicle, possibly resulting in a serious risk
of injury and/or damage to property, including dam-
age to the vehicle.
(4) Rem ove a n d disca r d m icr oen ca psu la t ed a n gle
br a cket bolt s/n u t s. (F ig. 18)
(5) Su ppor t h it ch a n d r em ove fr a m e bolt s. (F ig. 19)
(6) Lower h it ch .
Fig. 17 TRAILER HITCH ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
1 - TRAILER CONNECTION SOCKET
2 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR TAB
3 - SUPPORT BRACKET
4 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
5 - SCREWS (4)
Fig. 18 TRAILER HITCH MOUNTING
1 - LOCK NUTS (8)
2 - MOUNTING PLATE
3 - BOLTS (8)
4 - ANGLE BRACKETS (2)
5 - BOLTS (4)
6 - HITCH
7 - BRACKET BOLTS/NUTS
Fig. 19 TRAILER HITCH
1 - FRAME BOLTS (8)
2 - MOUNTING PLATES (2)
3 - LOCK NUTS (8)
4 - TRAILER HITCH
5 - BRACKET TO STEP BOLTS (4)
6 - ANGLE BRACKETS (2)
7 - BRACKET BOLTS (4)
INSTALLA TION
WARNING: Do not oil or grease the bolts and nuts.
if the bolts and nuts are greased, the trailer hitch
may become detached from the vehicle, possibly
resulting in a serious risk of injury and/or damage
to property, including damage to the vehicle.
(1) Ra ise h it ch in t o posit ion .
(2) In st a ll t h e m ou n t in g pla t e a n d n ew fr a m e
bolt s/n u t s a n d h a n d t igh t en bolt s.
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