Seat Exeo 2012 Owner's Manual page 204

202 Trailer towing
– Pull out the knob in direction
until the locking pin
out visibly ⇒ .
Inserting the ball joint
– With the spring mechanism in the ready position, insert the ball
joint into the mounting fixture and push it upwards
in the direction indicated (arrow) ⇒ . It should lock into posi-
tion automatically. You should now clearly hear it click into
place.
– Lock the ball joint by turning the key to the green marking.
– Remove the key.
Cont ⇒ p age 202, Fitting the ball joint (step 4).
WARNING
● If it is not possible to set the spring mechanism to the ready position
as described above, do not use the ball joint. Please contact a qualified
workshop.
● To avoid injury, keep your hands away from the knob or cover piece
when inserting the ball joint in the mounting fixture. Otherwise, you
could be injured.
, hold and turn in direction
A
engages and the release pin
2
⇒ f ig. 156
Fitting the ball joint (step 4)
B
moves
3

Safety check
– Check that the green marking
side the black zone marked on the ball joint.
Fig. 157 Removable tow-
ing bracket: Safety check
Fig. 158 Rear bumper:
Pulling down the power
socket
⇒ f ig. 157
on the knob is in-
A
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