Driving tips / Trailer hitch 8-17
When towing a trailer , refer to “ Trailer towing ” F8-18 .
& Connecting a SUBARU genuine trailer hitch
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1 . Insert the ball mount into the hitch receiver tube .
2 . Insert the hitch pin into the hole located on the hitch receiver tube so that the pin passes through the ball mount .
3 . Insert the safety pin through the hole located on the hitch pin securely .
4 . Check the ball mount assembly by pulling on it to make sure it does not come off the hitch receiver .
1 ) |
Ball mount |
2 ) |
Hitch pin |
3 ) |
Safety pin |
A ) |
Hitch receiver tube |
1 ) |
Hitch ball installation point |
2 ) |
Hooks for safety chains |
5 . Attach a hitch ball . Use only a hitch ball that is appropriate for the ball mount and your trailer . The hitch ball must be securely installed on the ball mount .
6 . Connect your trailer to the hitch ball . 7 . Connect the trailer and the hitch with
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