Removing and installing socket for towing bracket - version 1 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q5 (8R, 2008–2017), Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F), Audi A1 (8X, 2010–2018), Audi A8 D4 (4H, 2010–2017), Audi A2 (8Z), Audi A4 B6/B7 (8E), Audi A6 C5 (4B), Audi A8 D3 (4E, 2002–2010), Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012), Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018), Audi Q7 (4M, 2015–), Audi R8 (4S, 2015–), Audi A4 B9 (8W, 2015–), Audi A4 Cabriolet B6/B7 (8H), Audi TT Mk1 (8N), Audi A6 C6 (4F, 2004–2011), Audi TT Mk2 (8J, 2006–2014), Audi A5 (8T, 2007–2016), Audi A4 B8 (8K, 2007–2015), Audi Q7 (4L, 2005–2015), Audi A3 (8V, 2012–2020), Audi Q3 (8U, 2011–2018); platform codes 42, 83, 84, 4X, 85, FV

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• Make sure that seals (1) and (3) are not damaged.

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and take out ignition key.
2. Unscrew bolts (arrows).
3. Detach socket from retaining plate.
4. Unplug connector (2) for rear fog light cut-out contact switch F216 and press connector (1) out of trailer socket U10.
5. Press multi-pin connector (1) out of socket (2) in direction of (arrow).

6. Release retaining tabs (arrows) and then release the clips (1) and (3 ... 5).
7. Remove frame from connectors (2).
8. Release retaining tabs (arrows) and then release clips (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7).
9. Remove frame from multi-pin connector (5). [Note: Make sure that seals (1) and (3) are not damaged.]
10. Insert connectors (4) into frame (2) until they audibly engage.

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