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Green Machine



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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Tonga Green
Removing trailer socket?
Could somebody tell me how easy it is to remove a standard 7-pin black trailer socket? I'm guessing it has a multi-plug into the main wiring loom somewhere? Is it just a case of unplugging it and pulling the wiring through? It seems to run inside the O/S chassis rail.

I removed my towbar years ago because I have no need for it, but the trailer socket was left in-situ. Now doing a refurb of my rear crossmember and the socket is in the way and had the thought 'why don't I just remove it?'.

Any assistance appreciated! 2005 Td5 | 90 Station Wagon | Tonga Green
Post #826972 22nd Apr 2020 8:07am
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90 Dreamer



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if its the same as a Puma then there is a multi-plug up behind the OS rear light, accessed from the wheel arch by removing the plastic mud protector..........
Post #826973 22nd Apr 2020 8:10am
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jst



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It should go to a multi plug up behind the plastic crud guard where the light fittings are, above crossmember on os, if it's a genuine one.

On a 110 there is a multi plug by the filler.

If its aftermarket it sill be spliced in somewhere. Inside behind brake light possibly on os?

Just trace the wires back Cheers

James
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130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
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90 M57 1988 Hardtop
Post #826974 22nd Apr 2020 8:11am
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hank



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If it's spliced or the mulitplug is crudded solid you could secure it up out of harms way with cable ties > 110 XS Double Cab
Post #826981 22nd Apr 2020 8:33am
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Green Machine



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Thanks - will go investigate! 2005 Td5 | 90 Station Wagon | Tonga Green
Post #826990 22nd Apr 2020 9:23am
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jst



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Its here

90 in today so took the opportunity to get a photo.



Click image to enlarge Cheers

James
110 2010 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop
Post #827022 22nd Apr 2020 2:12pm
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Green Machine



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Many thanks JST - much appreciated Thumbs Up 2005 Td5 | 90 Station Wagon | Tonga Green
Post #827258 23rd Apr 2020 6:06pm
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