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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear bumper fascia. Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement (Equinox) , or Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement (Terrain)
  2. Remove the right and left exhaust rear muffler insulators from the trailer hitch. Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LTG, LYX)
  3. GM4590705Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove the trailer hitch retaining nuts (1).

  4. GM4772436Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove the six (three each side) trailer hitch retaining bolts (1) and the two plates (2) (one each side) from the left and right sides.

  5. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  6. GM4590749Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Pull the trailer hitch assembly (1) from the vehicle.

  7. Transfer parts as necessary.