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Removing the ball coupling

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class / Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owners Manual / Driving and parking / Towing a trailer / Removing the ball coupling

X Remove the spring cotter.

■ Remove the bolt from the ball coupling recess.

■ Remove the ball coupling from the ball coupling recess.

■ Clean the ball coupling if it is dirty.

Information on cleaning and care of the trailer tow hitch can be found at  .

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