Seat Exeo 2012 Owner's Manual page 203

Make sure the ball joint is clean and undamaged
– Check the locking pin
⇒ f ig. 153
knob on the ball joint to make sure they are clean
D
and undamaged.
The spring mechanism inside the ball joint must be in the ready
position
– Check that the red marking
the black zone marked on the ball joint.
– Check that the locking pin
section of the ball joint.
– Check that the knob protrudes visibly from the ball joint, so that
there is a clear gap
The ball joint can only be installed if the internal spring mechanism is in the
ready position.
Cont ⇒ p age 201, Fitting the ball joint (step 3).
Safety First
, release pin , shaft section
A B
⇒ f ig. 154
on the knob is inside
A
is inside the holes in the shaft
B
between the knob and the ball joint.
C
Operating Instructions
Fitting the ball joint (step 3)
and
C
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Setting the spring mechanism to the ready position (if required)
– Insert the key
towards the red marking.
Practical Tips
Fig. 155 Removable tow-
ing bracket: Setting the
spring mechanism to the
"ready" position
Fig. 156 Removable tow-
ing bracket: Inserting the
ball joint
⇒ f ig. 155
in the lock on the knob and turn it
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Technical Specifications
Trailer towing 201
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