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-

• Body Socket -T40078-

• Double Suction Lifter -VAG1344-

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

• Angled Screwdriver -VAS6416-

• Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-

• Roller -3356-

• Trim Removal Wedge -3409-

Revision History

DRUCK NUMBER: A005A014621

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