Removing and installing socket for towing bracket - version 2 — 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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• Pull frame off carefully so that contacts (2) of multi-pin connector are not separated from wiring harness.

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and take out ignition key.
2. Open out towing bracket and engage.
3. Cut open cable tie (1) and remove bolts (2) and (4).
4. Press socket out of towing bracket (3) in direction of (arrow).
5. Turn cover cap (1) anti-clockwise (arrow) and detach from socket (3).

6. Detach rubber cover (2).
7. Release clips (arrows) and press multi-pin connector (2) out of socket (1).
8. Release clips (arrows) and detach frame (1) from multi-pin connector (3). [Note: Pull frame off carefully so that contacts (2) of multi-pin connector are not separated from wiring harness.]
9. Frame (1) can only be fitted onto multi-pin connector (3) in one position.
10. Slide frame into multi-pin connector until it engages audibly.

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