Detachable trailer hitch

Volvo recommends the use of Volvo trailer hitches that are specially designed for the vehicle.
P5-1507-XC90 USA trailer hitch
  1. P5-Icon red circle ABall holder
  2. P5-Icon red circle BCotter pin
  3. P5-Icon red circle CHitch assembly
  4. P5-Icon red circle DLocking bolt
  5. P5-Icon red circle ESafety wire attachment

Installing the ball holder

If necessary, remove the cotter pin from the locking bolt and slide the locking bolt out of the hitch assembly.
Slide the ball holder into the hitch assembly.
Align the hole in the ball holder with the one in the hitch assembly.
Slide the locking bolt through the hitch assembly/ball holder.
Insert the cotter pin in the hole at the end of the locking bolt.

Removing the ball holder

Remove the cotter pin from the locking bolt and slide the locking bolt out of the ball holder/hitch assembly.
Pull the ball holder out of the hitch assembly.

 Note

A cover for the hitch assembly is also included in the kit.

Stowing the ball holder

P5-1507-XC90-USA-detachable trailer hitch storage
Compartment for the detachable trailer hitch

 Warning

When not in use, the detachable trailer hitch should always be kept in its compartment in the foam block under the cargo compartment floor (see the illustration).