L101SXC005 2023

2022MY Ascent Trailer Hitch Installation P# L101SXC005
Ensure the VIN matches The accessory Trailer

the workorder and the Hitch Kit needs to be
vehicle date is in the lock installed prior to
period and there are no installing the accessory
“Holds” on the vehicle for Splash Guard Kit to
any reason. reduce extra steps to
Ensure the vehicle calls for remove the rear bumper
the accessory installation. skin assembly during the
Inspect the area where the Trailer Hitch installation.
accessory is to be installed
and the vehicle for
damages, etc. prior to all
work.
CAUTION: ACCESSORY INSTALLATIONS PERFORMED BY UNTRAINED PERSONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THOSE PERSONS OR TO OTHERS.
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Properly trained accessory installers have the equipment, tools , safety instructions and know-how to do the job correctly and safely. Included in this information are the use of “special” accessory installation
fixtures and templates that are not available to the Retailers or general public. Please refer to the Retailer Installation Instructions found in Subaru Tech Info System (STIS).
2022MY Ascent Trailer Hitch Issue Date: 4/19/2019

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Inspect the Trailer Hitch Kit Parts for
defects
• Ensure no paint scrapes or damages.
• Ensure no damages to the trailer hitch
bar or components.
• Ensure all the hardware is included in
the kit and no damages to bolt or nut X4
threads, etc.
Wiring Harness Components see slide #4
Please exercise safe handling practices
when lifting or moving the Trailer Hitch
Kit.
3 Labels

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X X
Inspect the Trailer Hitch Kit Parts for Defects Cont’d
Trailer Hitch Receiver, Receiver Cover and Hitch Pin
Box Hitch Receiver is no longer
X
• Open the receiver hitch box and ensure the hitch included with the kit. The Ball
receiver does have any visible defects including no paint Mount can be ordered
scrapes or damages. through the Subaru Retailer
• Ensure the trailer hitch pin and clip are in the box. using part number
• Ensure the receiver cover is in the box packaged with L101SXC400
the hitch pin in a sealed clear plastic bag. Do not open
the bag, leave it sealed.
• Ensure 2 push pins and 2 clips are present.
Customer Information Document

• Ensure the Customer information document is packaged
in the Trailer Hitch Kit. The document must be damage Customer information document and
free and legible. brake pigtail harness to be placed in the
• Ensure brake pigtail wiring harness is present. glove box
• Place both items into the glove box.
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Inspect the Trailer Hitch Wiring Harness Kit Parts
for defects
Wiring Harness Components
• Hitch Module Assembly w/ double sided tape
securing piece located at the bottom of the module.
• Hitch wiring Harness with 11 white tape mark
locations and a white grounding wire (with 4 black
tape marks).
• (1) 10mm grounding bolt.
• (7) pin adapter connected and white taped sections
where the wire ties are located.
• Wire ties (9 small 2 big) with (9) wire tie mounts.
• (4) ¼” bolts with 3/8” nuts and (8) washers.
• (2) 7mm head machine screws with nuts and (4) flat
washers.
Wiring Harness Parts Inspections
• Ensure no damages to the module or wiring harness
pieces.
• Ensure all the hardware is included with the wiring
harness kit and no damages to bolt or nut threads,
etc.
• No damages to the (4) pin connector holder.

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Special required tools, Equipment and Supplies
❑ 3/8” dr. Torque Wrench (82 ft. lbs.).
❑ ¼” dr. Torque Wrench (Battery Stud 66 in. lbs.).
❑ 3/8” Drive Ratchet w/ 6” extension.
❑ 3/8” Drive Palm Ratchet
❑ ¼” Drive Ratchet w/6” extension.
❑ ¼” Drive 7mm & 10mm sockets.
❑ 3/8” Drive 17mm and 19mm deep sockets
❑ Flat Blade Screwdriver
❑ Nylon Trim Tool
❑ Clip Removal Tool
❑ Tape Measure
❑ 7mm Combination Wrench
❑ 3/8” Combination Wrench
❑ Diagonal Cutting Pliers
❑ #2 Philips screwdriver Special Port Only
❑ Clean towels Rear Bumper
❑ 99% Alcohol skin Supporting
❑ Scotch-Brite “Blue” Nylon Scouring Pad Stand.
❑ Masking Tape or Painters Masking Tape (Painters Tape Preferred).
❑ Stand to secure the rear bumper skin during cutting process.
❑ Paint Marker for Torque Marking
❑ Four-way trailer light tester
❑ 7-way RV blade to 4-wire trailer light tester
❑ Grease marking Pencil (not shown)
❑ Scissors (not shown)
❑ Torque Screwdriver with 7mm socket (5 in. lbs.)
❑ 100% Silicone Sealant (RTV) or approved equivalent SEM “Rust Shield” (semproducts.com).
❑ Paint container for “Rust Shield”, example: (Vestil BTL-MTB-8 Tin Plated Steel Round Bottle
with brush in lid, 8oz. Capacity. Silver) Amazon.com
❑ Latex Gloves (not shown)
❑ Safety Glasses (Not shown)
❑ Infrared Temperature Gun (Not shown).
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Trailer Hitch Installation

Vehicle Preparation
Procedure
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Rear Cargo Area Preparation

1) Fully open the rear gate to
gain access to the rear cargo
area.

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Open the hood and use the prop rod to hold

the hood in the open position. While holding
the battery sensor in place with one hand, use a
¼” drive ratchet and 10mm socket to remove
the negative battery cable from the negative
battery stud. Do not remove negative cable
from the battery post. Position / protect the
negative cable so it cannot accidentally touch
body ground or the negative the battery
terminal. Allow (60) seconds before the next
installation step to ensure the airbag power
supply is discharged.
While disconnecting the negative battery cable from the stud, hold the Carefully remove the negative battery cable
battery sensor in place with one hand while loosening the 10mm hex nut from the battery stud only. Do not allow the
that secures the cable to the sensor. This will help support the sensor to
prevent damage and also prevent the assembly from rotating on the negative cable accidentally ground during the
battery post causing a poor connection. installation.

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1) Using the third row seat 1
Upper Straps place the third
row rear seats in the flat
position.
2) Remove the rear sub-floor
trim cover including the side
cover on the right rear side. 2
Place aside for reassembly.
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1) By hand carefully disconnect the (7)
blue clips that secure the third row
seat close out trim in place. Ensure
the clips remain in the (2) rear seat
close out sections for reassembly.
2) Remove the Tonneau/ Cargo cover
(when applicable) and set aside in
safe location.
3) ****NOTE: Some models are
equipped with a Tonneau/ Cargo
cover in the cargo tray. Remove and
set aside.
Carefully disconnect the (7) blue clips

that secure the third row seat back
trim in place.
Tonneau/ Cargo Cover

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1) Carefully lift up to disconnect
(5) clips that hold the rear
compartment tray in place
and remove the plastic tray
and put aside for reassembly.
Lift “UP” to
remove the rear
compartment tray
Carefully lift up to disconnect the (5) clips that hold the rear
compartment tray in place and remove the plastic tray and put
aside for reassembly.
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1. Remove the tail gate lower trim panel
by carefully pulling straight up by hand
and unseating the (4) retaining clips.
Start with the outer clip on one side
and work towards the opposite side to
remove the panel.
2. Place the panel aside for re-
installation later.
3. Note: use a clip removal tool to
remove any clips that might stay in the
vehicle body and replace the clip to
the appropriate panel location.
Note: the outer clips are “green”

colored and the inner clips are
“white” colored.

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Remove the LH Rear Cargo Hook
1. Remove the O.E. LH rear cargo
hooks by placing the hook in the
down position.
2. Using a plastic trim tool, carefully
dislodge the plastic bolt cover.
3. Using a ¼” Dr. Ratchet and 10mm
socket remove the cargo hook
retaining bolt and remove the
cargo hook assembly.
4. Retain the LH cargo hook for
reassembly later.
LH Rear Cargo Hook Location

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LH Side Rear Cargo Panel Preparation

1. Locate the screw cover above the
grocery bag hook and carefully
open the access cover.
2. Using a #2 Phillips head screw
driver remove the panel retaining
Apply Masking Tape or painters tape to
screw and put aside for later. prevent panel damages
3. Liberally apply masking tape or
painters tape to the upper “D”
pillar panel to prevent damage
when dislodging the rearward side Locate the screw access cover
of the LH rear cargo panel. and remove the #2 Phillips screw

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LH Side Rear Cargo Panel Preparation

1. Carefully move the weather-stripping
to allow access to the cargo area trim
panel.
2. Using an un-modified plastic trim tool,
carefully dislodge the (3) clips that hold
the rear section of the panel in place.
3. Carefully dislodge the upper section of
the cargo area trim panel from the “D”
pillar area.
4. Only open the panel enough (~6”) to
gain access to the connectors for the
cargo area light and the power outlet. Work up and then down to
5. Do not pull out too far on the panel to dislodge the panel clips
prevent damage to the panel material.
Do not pull out too far on the panel to prevent Always unseat the LH Rear side panel starting closer to the top to prevent panel flexing damage.
damage to the panel material. Do not attempt to dislodge the outer clips by grasping the lower section of the panel.

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Remove Inner Tail Light Inner Covers
1) Remove the LH and RH inner tail light
access covers by starting with the RH
inner tail light cover.
RH Side Shown
2) Carefully insert a plastic trim tool at the
top to release the (2) panel securing
clips.
3) By hand pull up to release the lower
panel tab (hook).
4) Repeat on the LH side.
5) Dispose of the (2) panel securing clips
on both LH and RH side tail light panels.
6) Place the inner tail light panels in a
secure place for reinstallation later.

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Lower Spare Tire

1) Remove grommet that is
located in the center of
cargo area to expose the
nut that secures the spare
tire into place.
2) Using a 19mm deep well
socket and ratchet, lower
the spare tire until it Grommet
touches the ground.
3) Place the grommet back
into place to avoid losing
piece.

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Remove Rear Bumper Skin

1) Using masking tape
(painters masking tape is
preferred), protect tape the
LH and RH rear quarter
panel area where the rear
bumper skin meets the body
panel.
LH Side Shown RH Side Shown

Painters Masking Tape

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1) Using a ¼” dr. ratchet with a 6’
extension and a 10mm socket
remove, the (2) 10mm rear
bumper skin retaining self
tapping bolts on the RH and LH
sides.
2) Place the (2) 10mm self tapping
bolts aside to be reinstalled.
3) Locate the inner bumper skin
upper retaining clip on the LH
side.
4) Using a flat blade screwdriver, LH Side Shown
press the center stalk of the clip
inward to release the clip.
Repeat on the RH side.
5) Push the clip center stalks RH Side Shown
outward to prepare the clips for
reinstallation later. Place aside.

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1) Using a plastic trim tool or small
screwdriver remove the (6) large clips
that retain the rear bumper in place.
2) Place the (6) large clips aside to be
reinstalled.
Under Side Shown to enhance

the actual rear bumper lower
(6) clip locations.
(6) large clips

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1) Carefully remove the rear bumper
skin by unseating the LH side rear
quarter clips and then the RH side
rear quarter clips.
2) Note: Support the rear bumper skin
to ensure the clips and painted
surfaces are not damaged during the
removal process.
3) Unseat the clips in the center area
rear gate opening area.
4) Models equipped with Reverse
Automatic Braking (RAB) and SMART
Antenna see next slides 20 & 21 for
harness connector removal from the
O.E. bumper beam slide.
5) Place the rear bumper skin on a
stand or a surface protected bench.
Place the rear bumper skin on a
6) Remove the foam piece from the
Remove the foam piece from the rear bumper stand or a surface protected
rear bumper beam and dispose/ beam and dispose/ recycle responsibly. bench.
recycle responsibly.

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Remove Rear Bumper Beam
1) Using a 3/8” dr. ratchet, 6”
extension and 17mm deep
socket, remove (3) bolts and
(1) nut from the LH side and
repeat on the RH side to
remove the O.E. rear bumper
beam.
2) Dispose of the O.E. rear
bumper beam responsibly.
3) Save the all (6) used bolts and
(2) nuts they will be reused.
Bolt locations in “red” and the nut &

stud location in “green”.

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Vehicle Preparation for
Models with (RAB) and
SMART Antenna Only.
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Disconnect RAB & SMART Antenna
from Rear Bumper Beam (If Equipped)
1) Unseat the clips in the center area rear gate
opening area. Be careful not to pull the rear
bumper skin away from the vehicle too far
potentially damaging the (RAB) system.
2) Carefully disconnect the (RAB) harness from
the rear bumper skin.
3) Place the rear bumper skin on a stand or a
surface protected bench.
4) Disconnect the SMART Antenna connector.
5) Remove the (RAB) connector that remains on
the bumper beam by pushing on the tab
located at the bottom of connector.
6) Slide connection off of tab, leaving the clip in
place on bumper beam.
7) Allow the (RAB) and SMART Antenna vehicle
harness’ to hang freely away from the rear
bumper beam area.
Remove
Push tab here
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Remove Rear Bumper Beam
1) Using a 3/8” dr. ratchet, 6”
extension and 17mm deep
socket, remove (3) bolts and
(1) nut from the LH side and
repeat on the RH side to
remove the O.E. rear bumper
beam.
2) Dispose of the O.E. rear
bumper beam responsibly.
3) Save the all (6) used bolts and
(2) nuts they will be reused.
Bolt locations in “red” and the nut &

stud location in “green”.

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Disconnect RAB & SMART Antenna

from Rear Bumper Beam (If Equipped)
1) Place the bumper beam with the openings
facing up to access the clips on the bumper
beam.
2) Using a nylon trim tool, carefully push on tabs
on (RAB) clip on each side and pull on the top
of clip on top side to unseat.
3) Using a nylon trim tool, carefully push on tabs
on SMART antenna clip on each side and pull
on the top of antenna on top side to unseat.
TOP
4) Place (RAB) clip and SMART antenna in safe
location for reuse.
TOP
RAB clip
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Hand install the
Remove Rear Bumper Beam saved 17mm
bolts and nut at
these locations
1. Hand start (6) saved 17mm head bolts on and repeat on
the opposite
the weld nut locations and the saved (2) side.
nuts on the inside studs on both sides of
the vehicle body.
2. Using a 3/8” dr. ratchet, 6” extension and Tightening Torque of re-used (1) 17mm Nut and (3) 17mm Bolt
per side is 52 ft.-lbs.
17mm deep socket, reinstall the (1) nut
and (3) bolts on each side.
3. Using a Torque wrench, torque all (6) bolts
and (2) nuts to 52 ft. lbs.
4. Apply torque marks on the bolts and studs
when completed.
5. Apply 100% Clear Silicone or SEM “Rust Right Side Shown
Shield” paint (semproducts.com) to the
(3) bolt places and (1) stud place on each
side.
Apply 100% Silicone or SEM “Rust Shield” paint
(semproducts.com) on both the RH and LH sides.

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Vinyl patches
Install the Trailer Hitch LH & RH Frame
Brackets
1) Remove the RH lower rubber grommet
and the (2) vinyl frame hole patches.
2) Repeat the grommet and patches
removal process for the LH side.
Remove the RH lower

rubber grommet and
the (2) vinyl frame
hole patches Rubber Grommet
RH Side Shown

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Install the Trailer Hitch LH & RH Frame LH Side Shown

Brackets
1) Insert the LH side frame bracket into the frame
rail and align the (3) weld nut locations.
2) Locate (3) 19mm head bolts and (3) flat
washers provided in the kit. Place (1) flat
washer on the (3) 19mm bolts.
3) Holding the LH side frame bracket in place,
carefully hand start each of the (3) 19mm
bolts.
4) Loosely tighten the (3) bolts and nut
combinations using a 3/8” dr. ratchet, or a 3/8”
dr. “Palm Style” ratchet, 6” extension and
19mm socket to allow for the bracket Loosely install the (3) 19mm head bolt and
movement during hitch bar installation. washer combinations to loosely hold the frame
5) Repeat the process for the RH side frame rail bracket in place.
bracket installation.

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LH Side Shown
Install the Trailer Hitch LH & RH Frame

Brackets
1) Locate the trailer hitch wiring harness and
drape the harness over the left side hitch
frame bracket and the body stud as shown.

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Ensure the temperature is within 60º to 110º Fahrenheit which is a standard
Trailer Hitch Bar Wire Tie Mount Pad requirement for all parts using 3M® double sided tape to affix the part to the vehicle.
Installation Procedure.
1) Locate the hitch bar and turn the bar over so
the bottom is facing up.
2) Using alcohol and a clean towel, clean the (4)
areas where the wire tie mount pads are to be
installed.
3) Peel the adhesive backing cover off the wire tie
mount pad and hold from the front. Do not
touch the adhesive side.
4) Affix the wire tie mounting pads in place and
hold in place for a minimum of (5) seconds. 1 2 3 4
Position (4) wire tie mounting pads as

shown in picture. Hold each in place for
a minimum of 5 seconds.
Adhesive side

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Orient the 7-pin connector housing and
Trailer Hitch Bar 7-pin Trailer Connector position the housing with the flip-up cover
Sub-Assembly Installation Procedure. hinge facing down.
Using the (4) bolts, (4) nuts, (4) flat washers
1) Position the hitch bar wit the under side facing and(4) lock washers provided in the kit.
upward.
Hinge facing down
2) Locate the welded bracket where the 7-pin trailer
hitch harness connector is to be located and the 7-
pin trailer hitch harness connector assembly.
3) Orient the 7-pin connector housing and position the
housing with the flip-up cover hinge facing down.
4) Using the (4) bolts, (4) nuts, (4) flat washers and(4)
lock washers provided in the kit.
5) Install the 7-pin connector housing to the trailer hitch
bar using the (4) bolts, (4) nuts, (4) flat washers and
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(4) lock washers as shown in the diagram below.
6) Using the torque pattern, torque the nuts to 5 in.lbs.
using a torque driver. Nut Small washer Big washer
7) Torque mark the (4) inside nuts.
****Follow the Torque pattern pictured.***
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Torque Pattern

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Trailer Hitch Bar Installation

Procedure

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Install the Trailer Hitch Bar to the Frame
Brackets
1) Carefully rest the hitch bar tabs on the top of the
LH and RH side brackets.
2) Locate (2) 19mm head and (2) flat washers
provided in the kit. Place (1) flat washer on each
of the (2) 19mm bolts.
3) By hand loosely install the bolt and washer
assembly on the LH and RH sides of the hitch bar
as shown. Do not tighten at this time.
4) Ensure the trailer hitch harness is not pinched on
the LH side.
5) Locate the 7-pin connector socket on the harness
and plug the socket connector into the pre-
assembled 7-pin connector housing. Perform a
push-pull test on the connector to ensure a
complete connection.
Loosely install the (2) 19mm head bolt and
washer combinations on the LH and RH sides of
the hitch bar assembly.
Connect 7-pin
connector

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Install the Trailer Hitch Bar to the

Frame Brackets
1) By hand loosely install the (4) 19mm bolts, (2)
per lower side of the hitch bar on the LH and
RH lower sides. Do not tighten at this time.
2) The lower bolts (2) per side do not require
washers.
Loosely install the (4) 19mm head bolts (2 per side) on the LH and RH sides of the
hitch bar assembly.

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Trailer Hitch Wiring Harness

Installation Procedure

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The Trailer Hitch Wiring Harness Trailer hitch wiring harness
Installation Procedure sealing grommet
1) Continue to carefully route the
trailer hitch wiring harness behind
the LH (RCTA) Sonar Panel vehicle
harness and behind through the
opening in the LH (RCTA) bracket.
2) Be careful when pulling the trailer
hitch wiring harness sealing
grommet through the (RCTA)
bracket opening as not to damage
the sealing ring or the LH (RCTA) Do Not Apply force to the RCTA
bracket. bracket when routing the trailer hitch
3) Carefully pull the trailer hitch
harness tight with no visible slack. wiring harness. If the bracket is
Carefully Route the trailer Hitch wiring
altered the Reverse Cross Traffic Alert
harness under the LH RCTA Sonar Panel (RCTA) system will not operate.
harness and through the opening in the RCTA
bracket. Be careful when pulling the sealing RCTA module/bracket
grommet through the RCTA bracket opening.

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The Trailer Hitch Wiring Harness Route the trailer hitch
Installation Procedure harness into the vehicle
1) Remove the grommet in rear LH blow-

out panel and dispose / recycle
responsibly.
2) Route the trailer hitch wiring harness
through the vehicle opening in the LH
rear quarter panel. Remove vehicle grommet
3) Position the sealing grommet in place
by pushing one side of the grommet
into the vehicle hole and then carefully Trailer hitch harness
pulling out on the grommet edge, seat Seat the trailer hitch harness sealing grommet.
the grommet in place. sealing grommet in place.
Trailer hitch harness grommet

properly seated in place.

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The Trailer Hitch 4-Pin Connector Housing
1) Locate the 4-Pin connector housing and open the
housing halves.
2) Position the wiring harness 4-Pin connector in the Concave up
housing cut-out with the cover lanyard in the housing
cut-out area.
3) Close the housing and position the concave side
facing up onto hitch bar bracket.
4) Position the 2 bolts, 4 washers, and 2 nuts through
the bracket. The washers should be positioned on
each side as shown.
5) Using a Torque Driver Tool and a 7mm socket, set the
torque value to 5 in.-lbs. Bolt
6) Using a 7mm combination wrench, hold each bolt Washer
head while torqueing the connector bracket 7mm Washer
nut. Torque (2) nuts to 5 in. lbs.
7) Apply torque confirmation marks on the (2) nuts
Nut
when completed.

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The Trailer Hitch Wiring Harness Installation Procedure
1) Carefully pull the harness tight to the left side and install a wire-tie under the trailer hitch
bar starting at location nearest to the 4-pin trailer hitch connector, then work to the left
until all four wire-tie mount locations have wire-ties tightly securing the trailer hit harness.
2) Using side cutters trim off the wire-tie leaders. Dispose/recycle the leaders responsibly.
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Pull the harness to the left side direction so it is tight when

installing the wire ties to the wire-tie mounts as shown.

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Trailer Hitch Vehicle Wire Tie Mount
Pad Installation Procedure
Ensure the body temperature is within 60º to 110º Fahrenheit which is a standard
1) Continue mounting the wire tie mounting pads (#5,
#6 and #7) in the following left rear body areas as
requirement for all parts using 3M® double sided tape to affix the part to the vehicle.
shown.
2) Using alcohol and a clean towel, clean the (3) areas
where the wire tie mount pads are to be installed. 7 5
3) Align wire tie mounting pad (#5) with the rear lower
6
panel corrugation seam hump to the upper right of
the rear bumper beam stud as pictured. Ensure pad
is mounted to the flat surface Ensure harness has
little slack from 7-pin connector to mounting
location “5” to avoid causing too much tension that
may cause the pad to detach from surface. Do not
fully tighten the wire-tie at location #5 to allow the
harness to position.
4) Align wire tie mount pad (#6) with the rear lower Ensure harness has little slack
panel corrugation seam hump to the upper surface from 7-pin connector to
above trailer hitch bar/plate. Ensure pad is mounted mounting location “5” to avoid
to the flat surface. causing too much tension that
5) Align wire tie mount (#7) with the rear lower panel may cause the pad to detach
on a flat area below the corrugation seam humps. from surface.
Ensure pad is mounted to flat surface. Do not fully tighten the wire-tie
6) Peel the adhesive backing cover off of each wire tie to allow the harness to position.
mount pad and hold from the top side. Do not touch
the adhesive side. Position (3) wire tie mount pads in the
7) Affix each wire tie mounting pads in place and hold following vehicle body locations.
in place for (5) seconds in each section.
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Trailer Hitch Vehicle Wire Tie Mount Pad
Installation Procedure.
1) Continue mounting wire tie mounting pads (#8 & #9) in the 8
9
following left rear quarter areas as shown.
2) Position wire tie mount pad (#8) by aligning the wire tie
mount pad with the rear quarter lower seam hump or
protrusion and affix under the blow out panel body section
as pictured.
3) Align (#9) wire tie mount and affix under the blow out
panel body section as pictured.
4) Using alcohol and a clean towel, clean the (2) locations
where the wire tie mount pads are to be installed.
5) Peel the adhesive backing cover off the wire tie mount pad
and hold from the top side. Do not touch the adhesive
side.
6) Affix the wire tie mounting pads in place and hold in place
for (5) seconds.
Ensure the body temperature is within 60º to 110º Fahrenheit which

is a standard requirement for all parts using 3M® double sided tape to
affix the part to the vehicle. Position (2) wire tie mount pads in the
following vehicle body locations.
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6 Ensure harness has little slack

The Trailer Hitch Wiring Harness 7 5 from 7-pin connector to
mounting location “5” to avoid
Installation Procedure causing too much tension that
may cause the pad to detach
1) Secure the trailer hitch harness with
from surface.
wire ties to the wire tie mounting pads Do not fully tighten the wire-tie
(#5, #6 and #7). to allow the harness to position.
2) Do not fully tighten the wire-tie at
location #5 to allow the harness to
freely position.
3) Ensure the wire-ties are tight. Do not
pull leads too tight that would cause
the mounting pad to become unstuck
from surface.
4) Using side cutters carefully remove
the wire tie excess leaders.
5) Dispose / Recycle the plastic leaders Secure the trailer hitch harness with (3)
responsibly. wire ties on the wire tie mount pads at
the following vehicle body locations.

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The Trailer Hitch Wiring Harness

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1) Secure the trailer hitch harness with 9
wire ties to the wire tie mounting pads

(#8 and #9).
2) Ensure the wire-ties are tight.
3) Using side cutters carefully remove
the wire tie excess leaders.
4) Dispose / Recycle the plastic leaders
responsibly.
Secure the trailer hitch harness with (2)

wire ties on the wire tie mount pads at
the following vehicle body locations.

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Vehicle Preparation for
Models with (RAB) and
SMART Antenna Only.
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Reconnect RAB & SMART
Antenna from Rear Bumper
Beam (If Equipped)
1) Carefully reinstall the (RAB) clip using
the into the hitch bar LH location as
shown. Reseat the RAB connector on
the brown clip.
2) Carefully reinstall the SMART Antenna
using the factory clip into the hitch bar
RH location as shown. Reconnect the Reseat RAB connector onto
Antenna harness.
brown clip (LH)
Reconnect Antenna connector (RH)

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Trailer Hitch Torque

Sequence and Specifications
Chart
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Hitch Bar and Bracket Torque Chart

All (12) the M14 (19mm head) bolts
supplied in the kit are torqued to:
82 ft.-lbs.
Exception:
The (4) re-used M10 (17mm head)
bolts that secure the side plates in
place and the (2) bolts and (2) nuts
reinstalled to prevent corrosion are
torqued to:
52 ft.-lbs.
52 ft.-lbs.

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The Hitch Bar Torque Procedure All Hitch Bar and Side Brackets Torque process are performed on the bolt head side.
3
1 RH Bolts
LH Bolts
4 7
2 82 ft.-lbs.
8
52 ft.-lbs. 4-pin 52 ft.-lbs.

Connector
LH Stud-Nut & Bolt 5
7-pin Connector RH Stud-Nut & Bolt
6 11 9
12 10 1 4
3 2
5 in.-lbs. to
5 in.-lbs. to the nut the nut side.
52 ft.-lbs. side.
❑ All (12) Hitch Bar and side bracket retaining 19mm bolt heads are torqued to 82 ft. lbs.
❑ The 7-Pin Connector Housing (4) 3/8 in. nuts are torqued to 5 in.lbs. using the torque sequence. 52 ft.-lbs.
❑ The 4-Pin Connector Housing (2) 7mm nuts are torqued to 5 in.lbs.
❑ The RH & LH Hitch Bar re-used 17mm head bolts (2 per side) are torqued to 52 ft. lbs.
❑ The RH & LH Inside Rear Body 17mm Stud-Nut (1) and 17mm head Bolt are torqued to 52 ft. lbs.
❑ All Bolts, Nuts being torqued must be torque marked to show torque confirmation.
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The Trailer Hitch Wiring Harness Module
1) Working inside the left rear cargo area reach down
into the LH rear area below the cargo panel and
retrieve the trailer hitch harness.
2) Locate the vehicle harness connector on the harness
below the rear panel.
3) Using the trailer hitch module assembly, connect
the vehicle side (White 8-Pin) male connector to the
trailer hitch harness module female connector.
4) Plug-in the trailer hitch harness connector (Gray 8-
Pin) male connector into module (Gray 8-Pin)
female connector.
5) Ensure the connectors are properly locked in place
by push-pulling on the connectors.
6) Using the foam tape provided in the kit wrap the
(White 8-Pin) connector block with the foam tape.
7) Using the foam tape provided in the kit wrap the
(Gray 8-Pin) connector block with the foam tape.

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Countermeasure for foam
connector tape coming
loose.
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2019MY Ascent (TR8) Trailer Hitch Installation Concern.
Trailer Hitch Wiring Harness Foam Tape Anti-rattle Wrapping
(gray) coming loose at the harness module connections.
Do Not Break the “Pink” Breakaway Tape
Wrap the connector(s)

Foam tape coming loose at the trailer anti-rattle foam tape
hitch module harness and the vehicle side with black electrical tape.
harness connections.

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Installation Procedure Apply (1) wire tie at this
1) Loop the vehicle side harness (white 8- harness bundle location.
Pin) foam wrapped connector and
module connection and apply (1) wire-
tie at white tape location on hitch
harness and secure to 2 vehicle
harnesses.
2) Ensure the bundle including the foam
wrapped 8-pin connector is secured in
place to prevent rattle noises.

Foam wrapped vehicle and
module white 8-Pin
connection.

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Ensure the body temperature is within 60º to 110º Fahrenheit which is a standard
The Trailer Hitch Wiring Harness Module requirement for all parts using 3M® double sided tape to affix the part to the vehicle.
Using a hand force of Do Not Break the “Pink” Breakaway Tape
1) Using a 3M™ Scotch Brite® “Blue” nylon approximately 15 lbs. hold down on
scouring pad to scuff the surface of the sound the module for 10 seconds to
deadening panel rib located below the LH rear ensure proper double sided tape
cargo panel where the module tape will be bond (wet-out).
affixed in place.
2) Using 99% alcohol and a clean towel,
thoroughly clean the scuffed area.
3) Remove the double sided tape liner from the
tape patch located under the module assembly.
4) Affix the trailer hitch module in place as shown.
5) Using a hand force of approximately 15 lbs. hold
down on the module for 10 seconds to ensure
proper double sided tape bond (wet-out).
Mount the module on the

Using a 3M™ Scotch Brite® “Blue”
nylon scouring pad to scuff the
raised rib area here.
surface of the sound deadening
panel rib.
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Loop the trailer hitch
Installation Procedure harness and apply (1) wire-
1. Loop the trailer hitch harness and apply tie through the center hole
(1) wire-tie through the center hole in in the LH Rear Cargo Area
the LH rear cargo area metal support Metal Support Bracket and
around the harness loop to
bracket and around the harness loop to
secure in place.
secure in place.

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Trailer Hitch Grounding Harness
Installation Procedure 1 2
1. Carefully access behind the left-hand cargo trim

panel and remove the 10mm grounding bolt using
a short ¼’’10mm socket and ratchet. Dispose of
the O.E. grounding bolt responsibly.
2. Route the “white” grounding wire along the

accessory control module and up the O.E. vehicle
harness and place over the existing grounding wire
leads as shown in photo 2. Note: Ensure the
ground wire is routed behind the metal bracket.
3 4
3. Align the grounding wires with the 90-degree
angle inside of the square opening on the body.
4. Hand start the new 10mm grounding bolt through

the original grounding wires and new accessory
grounding wire and into the body.
Note: There is not enough clearance to use a deep well
socket. If a deep well socket is used, the trim panel will be
creased by the amount of room the socket requires to back the
bolt out.

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1 2
1. Torque the new 10mm grounding bolt to
10 ft lbs.
2. Torque mark the grounding bolt.
Note: There is not enough clearance to use a deep

well socket. If a deep well socket is used, the trim
panel will be creased by the amount of room the
socket requires to back the bolt out.

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1. Route the “white” grounding wire
along the accessory control module
and O.E. vehicle harness and secure
with the 4 supplied wire ties in the 1
locations shown.
2. Note: Wire tie location 4 will be

between the control module and
the gray connector on the black wire
loom (1'' from the control module
and 1'' from the gray connector)
3
3. Trim excess wire tie leads and 2
dispose of responsibly.
4
Note: Never allow the wire harness
to touch/rub on sharp exposed metal.

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LH Side Rear Cargo Panel Reinstallation

1. Remove the protective tape located at
the top of the at the top of the “D” Pillar
and dispose responsibly.
2. Carefully align the top of the rear panel
where it meets the headliner at the “D”
pillar and snap the upper panel in place.
3. Ensure the panel is in place by checking
the area around the “D” pillar where the
panels meet.
4. Align the lower panel clips (2) and fully
seat the rear panel in place.
5. Reseat the weather-stripping by hand
and ensure the weather-stripping is
properly repositioned.
Always reseat the rear gate area weather stripping by hand do not use any trim tools.

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LH Side Rear Cargo Panel
Reinstallation
1. Using a #2 Phillips head
screwdriver reinstall the
panel retaining screw
shown.
2. Reinstall the screw
cover the screw cover
above the grocery bag
hook and carefully open
the access cover.

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LH Rear Cargo Hook Reinstallation
1. Ensure the O.E. LH rear cargo hook is properly
oriented with the metal hook facing down.
2. Reinstall the O.E. LH rear cargo hook using a Tighten the O.E. LH Cargo Hook (10mm) Bolt to 8Nm (5.9 Ft. Lbs., 71.0 In. Lbs.)
¼” Dr. Ratchet and 10mm socket.
3. Using a ¼” Dr. Torque wrench and a 10mm
socket fully tighten / torque the 10mm bolt
to 8Nm (5.9 Ft. Lbs., 71.0 In. Lbs.)
4. Apply a torque march to the bolt head using a
metal marker.
5. Close the plastic bolt cover.
6. Confirm the LH cargo hook is properly
installed.
Torque Mark Location
7. Place the LH cargo metal hook in the storage
position.

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Reinstall the Tail Gate Lower Trim Panel
1. Reinstall the tail gate lower trim panel
aligning the (4) retaining clips and
pressing straight down and listening for
the clip sound.
2. Ensure the panel ends are properly
reseated.
3. Reseat the weather stripping by hand.
Always reseat the rear gate area weather stripping
by hand do not use any trim tools.
Note: the outer clips are

“green” colored, and the inner
clips are “white” colored.

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Rear Bumper Skin Removeable

Cover Quick Release Fastener
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The Rear Bumperskin Trailer Hitch
Access Panel Quick Release Fastener
1. Remove (2) large clips from the bottom
of the rear bumper skin trailer hitch
access panel.
2. Dispose / Recycle the (2) large clips.
3. Lift down and then out from the bottom
to release the lower panel section.
4. Then pull down to release the (4) upper
tabs and remove the access panel. Remove (2) large clips to Trailer hitch rear bumper skin
remove the trailer hitch rear access panel (4) upper tabs
bumper skin access panel.

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The Rear Bumperskin Trailer Hitch Quick Release Fastener
Access Panel Quick Release Fastener
1. Install the (2) quick release fastener
receiver clips on the rear Bumperskin
openings as shown.
2. Reinstall the trailer hitch access panel
by aligning the (4) upper tabs locating
the (2) quick release fasteners push
pins to ensure the panel can be
removed and reinstalled by the
customer.
Note: The quick release fastener pins are no longer held onto the rear bumper trailer hitch access panel. If the
quick release fasteners are not properly installed to hold the access panel in place they will fall out on the
ground.
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Re-assembly of previously
removed components

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Trailer Hitch Re-Installation

for Models with (RAB) and
SMART Antenna Only.

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Connect RAB Sensor Harness
1) Support the rear bumper and
carefully align the bumper to
rear body of vehicle.
2) Carefully reconnect the (RAB)
harness from the rear bumper
skin to connection on hitch bar.
Reconnect RAB connectors

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Reinstall the Rear Bumper Skin
1) Carefully reinstall the rear bumper skin by
using both hands to support the bumper
at the center.
2) Align the center bumper tabs on top of
access point to vehicle tabs. Re-seat the
center of bumper by pushing the bumper
towards the front.
3) Carefully reseat the LH side rear quarter
clips and then repeat the process for the
RH side rear quarter clips.
4) Note: Support the rear bumper skin to
ensure the clips and painted surfaces are
not damaged during the reinstallation
process.
5) Models equipped with Reverse Automatic
Braking (RAB) and SMART Antenna see
next slides for harness connector
reconnection to the Trailer Hitch Bar.
6) Remove the masking tape on both LH and
RH rear quarter sides.
Carefully align
tabs to bumper

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Reinstall Rear Bumper Skin
1) Reinstall the (6) large clips
that retain the rear bumper
in place.
(6) large clips
Under Side Shown to enhance

the actual rear bumper lower
(6) clip locations.

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Reinstall the Rear Bumper Skin

1) Using a ¼” dr. ratchet with a 6’
extension and a 10mm socket
reinstall the (2) 10mm rear
bumper skin retaining self
tapping bolts on the RH and LH
sides.
2) Locate the inner bumper skin
upper retaining clips and
reinstall them on the LH and RH
sides. LH Side Shown
RH Side Shown

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Replace Tail Light Cover
Securing (White) Clips. (2)
per panel.
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2019MY Ascent (TR8) Trailer Hitch Installation Concern. Cause the “white” clips with sealing washers that retain the tail light
#1) Water Leak Found Under Tool Tray Area, Cause tail light cover panels on the LH & RH sides of the vehicle do not adequately seal
access panel clips not fully sealed allowing water entry. the clip gasket to the body hole.
Countermeasure Replace the “white” clips with sealing washers on both tail light cover panels.

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Reinstall the Tail Light Inner RH Side Shown
Covers
1) Locate previously saved LH and RH
inner tail light access covers.
2) Ensure the (2) new cover clips and
fiber washers are in place on both
LH and RH sides.
3) Reinstall the LH and RH inner tail
light access covers by aligning the
lower panel tab (hook) and seating
the middle clip then the upper in
place.
4) Ensure the (2) inner tail light
panels are securely in place.
5) Gently tug on the LH and RH side
panels to ensure the clips are
properly seated in place.
Ensure the (2) clips are securely 2 Clips

seated in place. Lower panel hook

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Raise Spare Tire

1. Using a 19mm deep well
socket and ratchet, raise
the spare tire until it is
secured into place.
1) Place the grommet back
into place.
2) Caution: Ensure the trailer
hitch harness is not
pinched between the hitch Grommet
bar and spare tire once the
tire is secured.
Ensure trailer hitch harness is

not pinched between hitch bar
and spare tire.

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Rear Cargo Area Reassembly
1) Carefully reinstall the rear
compartment tray by aligning the
tabs on the rear edge trim and
sides into place. Once aligned,
seat the (5) clips that hold the
rear compartment tray in place, .
2) Ensure the plastic tray is securely
in place.
3) Place tonneau cover back into
place (when applicable).
Carefully align the clips that hold
the rear compartment tray in place
and reinstall the plastic tray.

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1) Reconnect the (7) blue clips
that secure the third row seat
close out trim in place.
2) Ensure the (2) rear seat close
out sections are securely in
place.
Carefully reconnect the (7) blue clips

that secure the third row seat back
trim in place.

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Rear Cargo Area Reassembly 1

1) Reinstall the rear sub-floor
cover including the side cover
on the right rear side.
1 2

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Re-connect the negative cable by reinstalling

the saved 10mm nut on the stud. Use a ¼” drive
torque wrench and a 10mm socket, tighten the
cable nut to 66 In. Lbs. while holding the sensor
to prevent damage and prevent the assembly
from rotating on the battery post.
.
Carefully reinstall the negative battery cable
to the battery stud only. Do not allow the
negative cable accidentally ground during the
installation.
While connecting the negative battery cable to the stud, hold the battery
sensor in place with one hand while torqueing the 10mm hex nut that Torque mark the
secures the cable to the sensor. This will help support the sensor to
prevent damage and also prevent the assembly from rotating on the battery stud
battery post causing a poor connection.

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1) Using the third row seat Pull
Straps place the third row rear
seats in the upright position.
2) Close the rear gate door.
3) Ensure the rear gate door fully
closes.

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Customer Information Document and Brake Harness

Ensure customer information document and brake pigtail harness is placed in the glove box

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Work Validation

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Check the Power Window Up & Down Operation
Initialization of Power Windows
If the power window automatic function does not
operate properly, operate each window according
to the following procedure in order to initialize the
power window system.
1. Close the door.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
3. Open the window completely and then press
and hold down the power window switch for
approximately (1) second.
4. Close the window completely and then pull and
hold the power window switch for
approximately (1) second.
5. Confirm the power window automatic functions
operate properly.

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Check Your Work Validation
- Ensure no gaps in the rear bumper skin between the rear quarters, under the tail lights, under the rear gate area.
- Ensure the tail light bolt covers (2) per side are in place.
- Ensure the rear bumper skin is properly reinstalled with all (6) large clips and (2) rear quarter clips are securely in place.
- Ensure the rear bumper skin trailer hitch access panel is installed correctly with the (2) quick access clips locked in place.
- Ensure the Customer Caution Document is located in the glove box.
- Ensure the brake controller pigtail connector in the clear bag is located in the glove box.
- All torque marks are present.
- Rear Gate opens and closes properly. Note: if the Smart Antenna is not properly reconnected the gate will not open using the Smart
Key Transponders.
- Rear cargo area cover is properly re-installed along with the right side cover.
- Ensure the close-out material and (7) clips behind the 3rd row seats is properly snapped back in place.
- Spare Tire is tightly in place in the storage position under the rear of the vehicle.
- All Spare tire tools and covers are in place and did not become loose.
- Ensure the battery negative terminal stud is tight and torque marked.
- See the additional work validation checks on the next slides.
- Ensure power windows function properly.

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Check Your Work
Validation Cont’d Correct Incorrect
- With Ignition ”ON” and

Engine “OFF”, observe and
verify the “RAB” indicator
illuminates on the
combination meter
screen.
Confirm this dash indicator for the RAB is RAB connection at the rear bumper
illuminated was not properly re-connected.

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Check Your Work Validation Cont’d Hitch Harness verification using a Class 1 & Class 3 Trailer Hitch wiring harness light testers
- With Ignition ”ON” and Engine “OFF”
perform the following checks:
- Connect a 4-pin class 1 tester to Class 3 Class 3 Trailer
7-pin tester. Insert 7-pin connector into Hitch Tester
housing on trailer hitch bar.
- Open the hitch connector cover and
install a (4) pin class 1 trailer hitch
wiring harness light tester in the
harness connector at the hitch receiver.
- Observe the lights on the light tester to
verify the following harness
connections;
- Tail lights
- Brake lights
- Left Turn Signal
- Right Turn Signal
Tail Lights LH Turn Signal RH Turn Signal Brake Lights
Class 1 & 3 Trailer
Hitch Tester examples

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Check Your Work Models equipped with Power Rear Gate (PRG)
Validation Cont’d
- Models equipped with
Power Rear Gate (PRG).
- With Ignition ”ON” and
Engine “OFF”, verify that
Keys near tailgate
the power gate lock switch Verify light flashes
is operating by holding the
keys next to tailgate and Press lock button
pressing button to the
right of tail gate switch.
- Verify the vehicle beeps
and vehicle light flashes to
confirm operation.
- With keys still in hand,
open the power gate by
pressing switch. Verify the Verify Function of tailgate
Press power gate button
gate opens and closes
properly.

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Note: The split washers are no longer required so the quick
release fasteners are no longer held onto the rear bumper
Install the Trailer Hitch Rear Bumper trailer hitch access panel. If the quick release fasteners are
not properly installed to hold the access panel in place they
Access Panel will fall out on the ground.
1. Carefully align the (4) upper tabs on the
Trailer Hitch Access Panel and push up to Push up and
seat the tabs and the top of the panel in turn clockwise
place. to lock the
2. Push in on the bottom of the access panel clip in place.
so the panel seats the panel flush against
the rear bumper skin.
3. Locate the (2) quick release clips and insert Under side inside view
them into the holes located at the bottom
of the access panel on the LH and RH sides.
4. Push up on the clip and turn clockwise to
lock the clip in place.
5. Repeat the process on the clip located on Clip locked
the opposite side. in place.
6. Ensure the access panel is securely in place
and the quick release clips are securely in
place. Under side inside view

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Document History
Revision Date Slide# Description Author
Updated all slide headers and slide information.
G 4/13/2020 All CR
8, 68 Updated Battery disconnect and reconnect information. CR
H 4/13/2020
Updated harness description and photo. Updated tool list to include #2 Philips
05/25/2022 screwdriver. Added new slides 12-15 for cargo side panel disassembly. Added new slides
I 4,5, 12-15, 56-62 CR
56-62 for grounding wire installation and cargo panel reassembly.

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Customer Information Document

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Trailer Hitch Installation

Rear Cargo Area Preparation

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Open the hood and use the prop rod to hold

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Carefully disconnect the (7) blue clips

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Rear Cargo Area Preparation

Note: the outer clips are “green”

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LH Rear Cargo Hook Location

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LH Side Rear Cargo Panel Preparation

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LH Side Rear Cargo Panel Preparation

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Lower Spare Tire

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Remove Rear Bumper Skin

LH Side Shown RH Side Shown

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Under Side Shown to enhance

(6) large clips

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Bolt locations in “red” and the nut &

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Trailer Hitch Installation

Bolt locations in “red” and the nut &

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Disconnect RAB & SMART Antenna

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Remove the RH lower

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Install the Trailer Hitch LH & RH Frame LH Side Shown

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Install the Trailer Hitch LH & RH Frame

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Position (4) wire tie mounting pads as

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Trailer Hitch Bar Installation

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Install the Trailer Hitch Bar to the

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Trailer Hitch Wiring Harness

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1) Remove the grommet in rear LH blow-

Trailer hitch harness grommet

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Pull the harness to the left side direction so it is tight when