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Vehicross99 Veteran Date registered: May 2009 Location: So Texas/SW Colorado Vehicle(s): 2006 G500 Posts: 161 | DIY MB Hitch and MB wiring harness install Photo DIY trailer hitch install with light wiring harness & brake controller wiring harness installation. Caution: This post is for entertainment only. Do not try this at home unless you take responsibility for your own work. Nor do I take responsibility for the lack of entertainment value….. Many thanks to G-AMG for all his help and use of his specialized tools. (And lift!!) The better photo shots are all his! Also thanks to everyone else that has posted earlier on various parts of the hitch installation. It helped me along the way on my install. Parts list MB Trailer Hitch kit B6 685 0036 (includes light wiring harness) MB Brake Controller wiring harness B6 685 0051 Draw-Tite harness Part #20127 Here are the install sheets to follow: You will want to download these because they have more detail than I am presenting. Trailer Hitch install http://www.fourbyfourclub.com/Manuals/W463TrailerHitchInstallation.... Brake controller wiring harness install http://www.fourbyfourclub.com/Manuals/Brakes-Electric-Install[1].pd... Thanks to fourbyfourclub.com. You will want to pay attention to all the general safety notes & warnings in these 2 documents. My install was done in 2 steps. We installed the trailer hitch on one day and installed the wiring for the lights & brake controller on another day. Hitch install This is Step #8 thru #12 in the Hitch Install sheet. We found that the hitch could be positioned in place easily and the bolts reached with out removing the bumper so we proceeded with the bumper in place. In retrospect, if you do not have the specialized tools available (wobble sockets, socket universal joints & extensions), you would be well advised to go ahead and remove the bumper. It gets very hard to correctly torque down the bolts with the bumper in place. You will want to install all the bolts loose. The side tie bars were the hardest bolts to start. My threaded holes were rusty & needed to be cleaned out with a tap. Once all the bolts are started tighten the side tie bar bolts and then the 4 center bolts. You will need to tighten them to the required torque. Edited by Vehicross99 11/21/2019 3:09 PM (IMG_6955a.jpg) (IMG_6954a.jpg) (IMG_6957a.jpg) (IMG_6956a.jpg) (IMG_6959a.jpg) (IMG_6960a.jpg) (IMG_6958a.jpg) (IMG_6962a.jpg) Attachments ---------------- IMG_6955a.jpg (51KB - 10 downloads) IMG_6954a.jpg (55KB - 11 downloads) IMG_6957a.jpg (46KB - 10 downloads) IMG_6956a.jpg (39KB - 10 downloads) IMG_6959a.jpg (47KB - 11 downloads) IMG_6960a.jpg (51KB - 10 downloads) IMG_6958a.jpg (46KB - 11 downloads) IMG_6962a.jpg (58KB - 9 downloads) | ||
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Vehicross99 Veteran Date registered: May 2009 Location: So Texas/SW Colorado Vehicle(s): 2006 G500 Posts: 161 | RE: Photo DIY Hitch and wiring install Wiring installation Both the light harness & Brake Controller was done at the same time. There were 2 items different from the instruction sheets: 1. I had a Bosch unit where the instructions said to mount the relay bracket so I mounted the bracket in the front of the compartment and then mounted the 2 relay assemblies to it. 2. My license plate lights already had full insulators on the connectors. (IMG_7013a.jpg) (IMG_7014a.jpg) (IMG_7016a.jpg) (IMG_7017a.jpg) (IMG_7019a.jpg) (IMG_7020a.jpg) (IMG_7022a.jpg) (IMG_7023a.jpg) (IMG_7024a.jpg) (IMG_7025a.jpg) Attachments ---------------- IMG_7013a.jpg (68KB - 11 downloads) IMG_7014a.jpg (49KB - 10 downloads) IMG_7016a.jpg (44KB - 10 downloads) IMG_7017a.jpg (50KB - 10 downloads) IMG_7019a.jpg (70KB - 9 downloads) IMG_7020a.jpg (71KB - 10 downloads) IMG_7022a.jpg (54KB - 9 downloads) IMG_7023a.jpg (51KB - 12 downloads) IMG_7024a.jpg (47KB - 12 downloads) IMG_7025a.jpg (48KB - 8 downloads) | ||
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Vehicross99 Veteran Date registered: May 2009 Location: So Texas/SW Colorado Vehicle(s): 2006 G500 Posts: 161 | RE: Photo DIY Hitch and wiring install Wiring continued part 2: Edited by Vehicross99 4/6/2010 11:51 PM (IMG_7026a.jpg) (IMG_7027a.jpg) (IMG_7028a.jpg) (IMG_7029a.jpg) (IMG_7030a.jpg) (IMG_7031a.jpg) (IMG_7032a.jpg) (IMG_7032b.jpg) (IMG_7033a.jpg) Attachments ---------------- IMG_7026a.jpg (48KB - 10 downloads) IMG_7027a.jpg (43KB - 11 downloads) IMG_7028a.jpg (48KB - 10 downloads) IMG_7029a.jpg (47KB - 11 downloads) IMG_7030a.jpg (59KB - 10 downloads) IMG_7031a.jpg (36KB - 9 downloads) IMG_7032a.jpg (52KB - 8 downloads) IMG_7032b.jpg (59KB - 11 downloads) IMG_7033a.jpg (47KB - 10 downloads) | ||
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Vehicross99 Veteran Date registered: May 2009 Location: So Texas/SW Colorado Vehicle(s): 2006 G500 Posts: 161 | RE: Photo DIY Hitch and wiring install Wiring continued part 3: (IMG_7034a.jpg) (IMG_7035a.jpg) (IMG_7037a.jpg) (IMG_7038a.jpg) (IMG_7039a.jpg) (IMG_7040a.jpg) (IMG_7042a.jpg) (IMG_7043a.jpg) (IMG_7044a.jpg) (IMG_7046a.jpg) (IMG_7047a.jpg) (IMG_7049a.jpg) Attachments ---------------- IMG_7034a.jpg (52KB - 10 downloads) IMG_7035a.jpg (44KB - 11 downloads) IMG_7037a.jpg (59KB - 10 downloads) IMG_7038a.jpg (56KB - 9 downloads) IMG_7039a.jpg (33KB - 9 downloads) IMG_7040a.jpg (51KB - 9 downloads) IMG_7042a.jpg (43KB - 10 downloads) IMG_7043a.jpg (61KB - 10 downloads) IMG_7044a.jpg (71KB - 10 downloads) IMG_7046a.jpg (74KB - 9 downloads) IMG_7047a.jpg (66KB - 10 downloads) IMG_7049a.jpg (43KB - 10 downloads) | ||
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Vehicross99 Veteran Date registered: May 2009 Location: So Texas/SW Colorado Vehicle(s): 2006 G500 Posts: 161 | RE: Photo DIY Hitch and wiring install Next you add the Brake controller wiring harness Cut the metal CD cover plate for harness exit. 20mm x15mm. Install plug (2 wires) #4 into #15. (See the install sheets) Route wiring harness out & to the front under the left trim panel after folding the left rear seat to its upright position. Be careful not to damage the wiring harness. Pay attention to harness cable shield position. (IMG_7050a.jpg) (IMG_7050aa.jpg) (IMG_7052a.jpg) (IMG_7053a.jpg) (IMG_7054a.jpg) (IMG_7055a.jpg) (IMG_7056a.jpg) (IMG_7058a.jpg) (IMG_7060a.jpg) (IMG_7061a.jpg) Attachments ---------------- IMG_7050a.jpg (30KB - 9 downloads) IMG_7050aa.jpg (25KB - 8 downloads) IMG_7052a.jpg (59KB - 10 downloads) IMG_7053a.jpg (41KB - 8 downloads) IMG_7054a.jpg (44KB - 9 downloads) IMG_7055a.jpg (40KB - 9 downloads) IMG_7056a.jpg (42KB - 10 downloads) IMG_7058a.jpg (38KB - 9 downloads) IMG_7060a.jpg (50KB - 8 downloads) IMG_7061a.jpg (50KB - 8 downloads) | ||
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Vehicross99 Veteran Date registered: May 2009 Location: So Texas/SW Colorado Vehicle(s): 2006 G500 Posts: 161 | RE: Photo DIY Hitch and wiring install The instructions call for you to trim the sides of the left battery cover but I found there was more than enough clearance on mine. Pay attention to harness cable shield position. Attach neg connector to neg terminal pinch bolt. Attach pos terminal wire to nut on pinch bolt assy. Run wiring under left side of center console to petal cluster. (Hard to do because of limited access) (IMG_7063a.jpg) (IMG_7064a.jpg) (IMG_7065a.jpg) (IMG_7065b.JPG) (IMG_7066a.jpg) (IMG_7067a.jpg) (IMG_7068.JPG) (IMG_7069.JPG) Attachments ---------------- IMG_7063a.jpg (66KB - 8 downloads) IMG_7064a.jpg (39KB - 9 downloads) IMG_7065a.jpg (60KB - 9 downloads) IMG_7065b.JPG (60KB - 8 downloads) IMG_7066a.jpg (57KB - 8 downloads) IMG_7067a.jpg (58KB - 9 downloads) IMG_7068.JPG (45KB - 9 downloads) IMG_7069.JPG (35KB - 9 downloads) | ||
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Vehicross99 Veteran Date registered: May 2009 Location: So Texas/SW Colorado Vehicle(s): 2006 G500 Posts: 161 | RE: Photo DIY Hitch and wiring install Now you will need to make the Brake Controller universal harness and install it to the MB harness being careful to match up the correct wires. . I used a Draw-Tite harness part #20127 (IMG_7070.JPG) (IMG_7071.JPG) (IMG_7072.JPG) (IMG_7073.JPG) (IMG_7074.JPG) (IMG_7075.JPG) (IMG_7076.JPG) Attachments ---------------- IMG_7070.JPG (50KB - 9 downloads) IMG_7071.JPG (48KB - 9 downloads) IMG_7072.JPG (40KB - 9 downloads) IMG_7073.JPG (28KB - 9 downloads) IMG_7074.JPG (21KB - 8 downloads) IMG_7075.JPG (46KB - 7 downloads) IMG_7076.JPG (41KB - 8 downloads) | ||
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Vehicross99 Veteran Date registered: May 2009 Location: So Texas/SW Colorado Vehicle(s): 2006 G500 Posts: 161 | RE: Photo DIY Hitch and wiring install Decide on mounting for Brake Controller & run wiring accordingly. The following was my choice. (IMG_7077.JPG) (IMG_7078.JPG) (IMG_7079.JPG) (IMG_7080.JPG) (IMG_7081.JPG) (IMG_7082.JPG) (IMG_7083.JPG) (IMG_7084.JPG) (IMG_7085.JPG) Attachments ---------------- IMG_7077.JPG (31KB - 8 downloads) IMG_7078.JPG (52KB - 9 downloads) IMG_7079.JPG (18KB - 8 downloads) IMG_7080.JPG (17KB - 10 downloads) IMG_7081.JPG (20KB - 8 downloads) IMG_7082.JPG (36KB - 8 downloads) IMG_7083.JPG (32KB - 9 downloads) IMG_7084.JPG (26KB - 10 downloads) IMG_7085.JPG (30KB - 9 downloads) | ||
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Vehicross99 Veteran Date registered: May 2009 Location: So Texas/SW Colorado Vehicle(s): 2006 G500 Posts: 161 | RE: Photo DIY Hitch and wiring install Reassemble everything in the reverse order. (Instruction sheets have that description.) Connect neg battery terminal Disconnect Trickle charger. I did not want to have the electrical connector plate hanging down below the hitch (standard mounting) so I followed Karl’s lead in installing the connector on the bumper. (MBHI 026a.jpg) (MBHI 027a.jpg) (MBHI 028a.jpg) (MBHI 033a.jpg) (MBHI 034a.jpg) (MBHI 040a.jpg) (MBHI 042a.jpg) (MBHI 041a.jpg) (IMG_7049b.JPG) Attachments ---------------- MBHI 026a.jpg (39KB - 8 downloads) MBHI 027a.jpg (33KB - 9 downloads) MBHI 028a.jpg (44KB - 8 downloads) MBHI 033a.jpg (32KB - 8 downloads) MBHI 034a.jpg (33KB - 9 downloads) MBHI 040a.jpg (21KB - 9 downloads) MBHI 042a.jpg (44KB - 12 downloads) MBHI 041a.jpg (36KB - 11 downloads) IMG_7049b.JPG (33KB - 10 downloads) | ||
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Vehicross99 Veteran Date registered: May 2009 Location: So Texas/SW Colorado Vehicle(s): 2006 G500 Posts: 161 | RE: Photo DIY Hitch and wiring install That's it! | ||
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koly Elite Veteran Date registered: Jul 2006 Location: Scottsdale, AZ USA Vehicle(s): 2000 G500 Posts: 823 | RE: Photo DIY Hitch and wiring install That's quite the DIY - great write-up! | ||
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nadd Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: UAE, Dubai Vehicle(s): G500 2016 LHD, numerous Chevys Posts: 1285 | Re: Photo DIY Hitch and wiring install Great photos and work - must've taken a few hours. Only thing I would recommend revising is the location of the brake controller. In a crash, that location is often a prime contact area for knees and/or hands. There's a reason why the key hole is recessed like that - to avoid any possible interaction with knees in a crash. I'd hate to have that metal bracket "interact" with any body part in the event of a rollover. | ||
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bram_r Expert Date registered: Apr 2007 Location: the Netherlands Vehicle(s): 1984 MB 280GE, 1982 MB 300GD, 1986 Subaru XT 4WD Posts: 1659 | Re: Photo DIY Hitch and wiring install Is this hitch for 463 models or will it also fit the 460/461 range? Bram | ||
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Vehicross99 Veteran Date registered: May 2009 Location: So Texas/SW Colorado Vehicle(s): 2006 G500 Posts: 161 | Re: Photo DIY Hitch and wiring install nadd, Brake controller positioning is always a problem since it is an add-on. I have used the lever in mountain driving, while towing, so its position was important to me. It would be interesting to see other controller installations. Bram, I suspect only 463 but one of the experts should be able to answer that. | ||
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sharkmobil Member Date registered: Feb 2010 Location: Nor*Cal Vehicle(s): 1970 Camaro SS, 1989 Colt GT :12 sec 1/4 mile easy Posts: 8 | Re: Photo DIY Hitch and wiring install You got to be kidding me. | ||
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DUTCH Administrator Doppelgänger Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: US, GA, Atlanta Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter Posts: 9963 | Re: Photo DIY Hitch and wiring install sharkmobil - 7/25/2010 3:15 AM You got to be kidding me. Oh really? How so? | ||
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G-AMG G-Class DIY Host Date registered: May 2006 Location: South Texas Vehicle(s): '04 G55, '80 280GE, '99 S420, '98 E320, 2011 E350 | Re: Photo DIY Hitch and wiring install sharkmobil - 7/25/2010 3:15 AM You got to be kidding me. Actually, it's not as bad as it looks... there are just alot of steps to it. The only "difficult" part is the hitch install. I think if we did it over again, we would have simply removed the bumper, and made a much easier job of it. | ||
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Vehicross99 Veteran Date registered: May 2009 Location: So Texas/SW Colorado Vehicle(s): 2006 G500 Posts: 161 | Re: Photo DIY Hitch and wiring install Yes indeed....I was kidding you! On top of all this, a while back I had changed out all my lights on the trailer to LEDs. Much better visibility than the old 1959 light units. BUT....If you have followed any of the towing threads you know that presents unique conditions also. When hooked up, the trailer lights do work however the brake controller does not. It seems that the G is looking for resistance in the trailer light curcuit proving that there is a trailer back there to use the brakes on. Long story short is the availability of cheap adapters to correct this condition for MB, Volkswagen Touareg, Audi Q7, and Porsche Cayenne. They provide in-line resisters to bypass the factory trailer monitoring system. I used a Valley Wiring 7-Way to 7-Way Trailer Adapter part #V39010. They also have 4 & 5 wire adapters for the same purpose. | ||
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