200 Trailer towing
Fitting the ball joint (step 1)
Fig. 152 Rear bumper:
Open the cover piece
– Remove the cover piece
2
⇒ fig. 152 on the mounting fixture
1
below the bumper as far as it will go. The cover piece is held
automatically in the open position.
– Make sure the mounting fixture is clean. If not, clean it ⇒
.
Cont ⇒ page 200, Fitting the ball joint (step 2).
WARNING
It is important to keep the mounting fixture clean. Otherwise the ball
joint may fail to engage safely and securely. This could lead to an acci-
dent.
Fitting the ball joint (step 2)
Fig. 153 Removable tow-
ing bracket: Ball joint
Fig. 154 Removable tow-
ing bracket: Ball joint