Audi A4: Trailer Hitch
Overview - Trailer Hitch

1 -
Information Label
- On the left side of the body at the rear
2 -
Towing Recognition Control Module -J345-
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Towing Recognition Control Module -J345-, Removing and
Installing".
3 -
Trailer Hitch Release Button -E754-
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.96; Controls; Component Location
Overview - Luggage Compartment Controls.
4 -
Trailer Socket -U10-
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Electrical Equipment General Information; Rep. Gr.96; Trailer Hitch.
5 -
Trailer Hitch
- Only removable with the impact member
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Impact Member".
Towing Recognition Control Module -J345-, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Open the left service cover. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Luggage Compartment Trim Panels;
Overview - Luggage Compartment Side Trim Panel.
- Disconnect the connectors -4 through 7-.
- Release the retainers -1- in the
direction of -arrows- and remove
the Towing Recognition Control Module -J345--2-
from the bracket -3-.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Special Tools
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
- Engine/Gearbox Jack - Gearbox Support -T10337-

- Wedge Set -T10383-
- Wedge 1 -T10383/1-

- Socket - Torx T50 -T10470-


- Double Suction Lifter -VAG1344-

- Wiring Harness Repair Set - Hot Air Blower -VAS1978/14A-

- Angled Screwdriver -VAS6416-

- Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-


- Trim Removal Wedge -3409-

Revision History
DRUCK NUMBER: A005A014621

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Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque Wrench 1783 - 2-10Nm -VAG1783-
Removing
- Remove the steering column from the instrument panel central
tube and place in the driver footwell with the steering
intermediate shaft attached. Refer to
→ Chapter "Steering Column, Remo
Fig. 27 Door handle: sensor for locking
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you may
have various options for unlocking and locking
your vehicle. The settings in the MMI specify
which doors will unlock.
Unlocking or locking using the vehicle key
buttons
To unlock the vehicle, press the
button, f