ar3119p1400m

Trailer coupling socket wiring harness, removal and installation

Type ar · topic 31.19 · version 0103 · 2020-02-11

Applies to: Model 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 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

Where it sits

Function group 2 Chassis › 31 Frame, trailer operation › 31.19 Trailer coupling - electrical system — Series 220 (models 025, 026, 028, 063, 065, 067, 070, 075, 083, 084, 087, 125, 126, 128, 165, 167, 170, 175, 176, 178, 183, 184, 187)

EinPAS 35 Body/frame/detachable parts › 35.60 Trailer hitch › 35.60.12 Sensor/switch/wiring harness — Series 220 (models 025, 026, 028, 063, 065, 067, 070, 075, 083, 084, 087, 125, 126, 128, 165, 167, 170, 175, 176, 178, 183, 184, 187)

AR31.19-P-1400M

Trailer coupling socket wiring harness, removal and installation

11.02.2020

Model

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

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

Trailer coupling socket wiring harness, removal and installation

P31.19-2112-09

4

Black, 6-pin connector

gn

Green line

6

White, 2-pin coupling

ws

White line

7

Fuse holder (2 pcs.)

F4

Rear fuse box

br

Brown line

K40/5

Rear fuse and relay module

br/rt

Brown/red line

Trailer coupling socket wiring harness, removal and installation

1

Wiring harness for trailer coupling socket

2

Black, 20-pin coupling

3

Black, 6-pin connector

5

Rubber grommet

N28/1

Trailer recognition control unit

W7/1

Ground (right taillamp in trunk)

X58

Trailer hitch socket (13-pin)

P31.19-2114-06

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

Remove rear bumper

AR88.20-P-2200MA

3

Remove trailer hitch socket housing

AR31.19-P-1350M

Unscrew trailer hitch socket (13-pinX58) only and remove cable tie.

4

Remove operating lever for mechanically swiveling trailer hitch

AR31.11-P-8010M

5

Remove remote trunk closing hydraulic pump

Only model 220 with code 881 (Remote trunk closing)

AR88.50-P-5070N

Place remote trunk closing hydraulic pump to one side. Do not disconnect electrical and hydraulic lines.

6

Remove rear seat backrest


Model 220.0/1 except code 223 (Electric rear seat backrest adjustment and head restraints), except code 224 (Individual rear seat system design)

AR91.12-P-1620MA

Model 220.0/1 with code 223 (Electric rear seat backrest adjustment and head restraints). Only right rear seat backrest.

AR91.12-P-1620M

Model 220.0/1 with code 224 (Individual rear seat system design). Only right rear seat backrest.

AR91.12-P-1620MB

7

Remove rear seat control unit


Model 220.0/1 with code 223 (Electric rear seat backrest adjustment and head restraints), with code 224 (Individual rear seat system design)

AR91.29-P-1570M

Place rear seat control unit to one side. Do not disconnect electrical connectors.

8

Remove rear SAM control unit with fuse and relay box

AR54.21-P-1259I

Place SAM control unit with fuse and relay box in rear passenger compartment to one side. Do not disconnect electrical connectors.

9

Disconnect white, 2-pin coupling (6) from trailer hitch socket wiring harness (1) from slot K2 of rear fuse and relay module (K40/5)

10

Unscrew brown line (BN) with round cable lug from CAN and rear SAM ground shield (W50/2)

Only vehiclesup to ident no. A229601.

The CAN and rear SAM ground shield (W50/2) is located in the immediate vicinity of the rear fuse and relay module (K40/5).

11

Unclip dark blue fuse holder (7) of trailer hitch socket wiring harness (1) from rear fuse box (F4)

Two fuse holders.

12

Disconnect black, 6-pin coupling (4) from slot 1 of rear SAM control unit (N10/8)

Rear SAM control unit (N10/8) is fastened to the bottom of the rear fuse and relay module (K40/5).

13.1

Remove white line (WH) and green line (GN) from black, 6-pin coupling (4) from vehicle's wiring harness

Only vehicles up to ident no. A229601.

White line (WH) from slot 5, green line (GN) from slot 6.

13.2

Remove brown line (BN) and brown/red line (BN/RD) from black, 6-pin coupling (4) from vehicle's wiring harness

Only vehicles as of ident no. A229602.

Brown line (BN) from slot 5, brown/red line (BN/RD) from slot 6.

14

Disconnect trailer hitch socket wiring harness (1) from vehicle's wiring harness and route from rear through cable duct into trunk

15

Disconnect black, 20-pin coupling (2) and black, 6-pin coupling (3) from trailer recognition control unit (N28/1)

16

Unscrew brown line with round cable lug from right taillamp trunk ground (W7/1)

17

Remove feed-through grommet (5)

18

Detach trailer hitch socket wiring harness (1) and pull out toward rear through body opening below right taillamp

Avoid any damage caused by sharp body edges.

19

Install in the reverse order

20

Conduct function check on mechanical swing-away trailer hitch

AR31.19-P-1450M

21

Perform function check of lighting system signals on 13-pin trailer hitch socket (X58)

AN31.19-P-8100-06MN

Referenced documents