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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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