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How to Replace Trailer Hitch Plug 2000-14 Chevy Suburban 1500

Created on: 2014-05-01

Easily replace the trailer hitch plug on your 00-14 Chevy Suburban 1500 using the helpful instructions in this video.

  1. step 1 :Removing the Trailer Harness Plug
    • Push the tab and disconnect the trailer harness with a flat blade screwdriver
    • Push in the tab on the side of the trailer harness plug
    • Using pliers, twist the plug counterclockwise
    • Line up the tabs and pull the plug out
  2. step 2 :Installing the New Trailer Harness Plug
    • Push the trailer hitch plug into place
    • Twist the trailer hitch clockwise until it lines up
    • Reconnect the trailer harness

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In this video, we're going to show you how to replace the trailer hitch plug on this 2002 Chevy Suburban. It's the same part and similar process on these Suburbans from 2000 to 2013. The items you'll need for this is a new trailer hitch plug from 1AAuto.com, a flat blade screwdriver, and some pliers.

On the back of your trailer hitch plug you'll see this harness. Using a flat blade screwdriver, push the tab and disconnect the harness. Push in this tab on the side, and, using pliers, just twist the plug counterclockwise. When the tabs line up you'll be able to pull the plug out.

On the left is the old trailer hitch plug; on the right is the new one from 1A Auto. You can see they're identical, and they'll fit exactly the same. Take your new trailer hitch plug, push it into place, and then twist it clockwise until it's lined up. Now reconnect your harness and you're all set.

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