Control lever for mechanical swing-away trailer hitch, removal and installation

AR31.11-P-8010M

Control lever for mechanical swing-away trailer hitch, removal and installation

11.02.2020

Model

215.375/376/378 1# as of 9/1/02, 220.025/026/028/063/065/067/070/075/083/084/087/125/126/128/165/167/170/175/176/178/183/184/187 1# as of 9/1/02

with code 550 (Trailer coupling)

except code 772 (AMG styling - Front spoiler, side skirts)

except code 855 (TELE AID)

except code 979 (Special protection MB Guard)

Mechanical swing-away trailer hitch

Model

215.375/378 1# up to 8/31/02, 220.026/028/063/065/070/075/126/128/165/170/175/178 1# up to 8/31/02

with code 550 (Trailer coupling)

except code 772 (AMG styling - Front spoiler, side skirts)

Mechanical swing-away trailer hitch

Shown on model 220

1

Bolts

2

Electrical connectors

3

Cable

A63

Trailer hitch release

 Danger

Risk of fire/risk of explosion due to short circuit and escaping oxyhydrogen gas. Risk of (burn) injury caused by caustic burns to eyes, skin and mucous membranes from battery electrolyte/mist, short circuit and arcing. Risk of poisoning caused by swallowing battery electrolyte or absorption of lead through the skin or body orifices. Risk of death due to voltage U >= 30 V AC and U >= 60 V DC.

No fires, sparks, open flames, or smoking. Wear acid-resistant gloves, clothing, and glasses. Pour battery acid only into suitable and appropriately marked containers.

AS54.10-Z-0001-01A

Topical note

Notes on battery

AH54.10-P-0001-01A

 

Remove/install

1

Disconnect battery ground line

AR54.10-P-0003I

2

Unlock ball neck

 The ball neck must be unlocked and must remain unlocked.

If the control lever is damaged, see:



Release device for trailer hitch release cable.



WF58.50-P-3111-01M

Release ball neck if control lever is damaged

AR31.11-P-8000-03M

3

Remove screws (1) and fold trailer hitch release (A63) downward

4

Separate electrical connectors (2)

5

Unhook cable (3) from guide (see arrow) of trailer hitch release (A63) and remove trailer hitch release (A63)

 The ball neck must be unlocked before the cable (3) is removed.

6

Install in the reverse order

7

Conduct function check on mechanical swing-away trailer hitch

AR31.19-P-1450M