![]() Use the spring-loaded outlet cover to secure your trailer cord into the socket. Reinsert the reassembled socket into your truck bed or bumper bracket, and secure with provided screws.ġ0. Attach plug assembly to the socket housing with two small screws on side and secure wires at bottom with threaded plug.ĩ. Important! Align notch in plug assembly with tab in socket housing and firmly join the two together. Note the position of the notch on the side.ħ. Insert plug assembly with wires attached into the socket housing. (Optional: I prefer to make small loops with each wire to guarantee a secure fit and maximize surface area of each connection.)Ħ. Securely attach center wire first to the new plug, followed by all other colors in their corresponding positions. NOTE: Slide all wires through the new socket housing from the bottom before proceeding!ĥ. Remove all wires and twist the ends to create firm connections to the new plug assembly. (Note: If the plug poles are not clearly marked, or different colored wires are used, be sure to mark them carefully or take a photo for reference.)Ĥ. The plug assembly should be clearly marked to indicate what color wire attaches to which post. Remove two small screws from side of socket, and screw plug securing wires at the bottom to release the wiring harness.ģ. Fifth wheel owners should always consider adding a socket inside the bed of the truck to avoid having the cord drape over tailgate.)Ģ. (Travel Trailer Owners: Follow the same procedure for bumper-attached sockets. Gently pull the socket and cord out far enough to comfortably work on it. Remove the four screws securing the socket to the truck bed. *Make careful note of your specific trailer cord socket model.ġ. Replacement 7 pin trailer cord socket *.If you are even the slightest bit handy with a screwdriver, you can replace the socket for your trailer tow lights/brake wiring harness by following these simple steps. Steps to Replace 7-pin Trailer Cord Socket I finally decided to replace the 7-pin trailer cord socket in the bed of our Dodge Ram 2500 pickup after finding one amongst the many bargain bins at Quartzsite. We first wrote about the broken retention cap for our fifth wheel trailer umbilical cord—and how we fixed it on the cheap—back in 2008. Complete with photos, detailed steps, and a little history… Not hard, but I had been hoping for just a plug in.Need to to replace 7-pin trailer cord socket? Here’s another quick RV maintenance tutorial for those who like to save a few bucks on simple repair projects. I was able to just cut the end off this item and hard wire it to me vehicle. One end plugged in no problem, the other had to be hard wired because it was the same connection, female not male end, as my vehicle. I had checked to make sure that I was getting the correct part for my vehicle, 2006 Lexus GX470, and checked my connections like it said to do. Product was as advertised, once I got the right product (I was sent the wrong one initially). Not hard, but I had been hoping for just a plug in. ![]() ![]() ![]()
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