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Audi A6 Typ 4G: Trailer Hitch

Overview - Outlet, Towing Recognition Control Module

Overview - Outlet, Towing Recognition Control Module

1 - LED Indicator Lamp

  • Trailer Hitch -Locked- Indicator Lamp -K226-, Trailer Hitch -Unlocked- Indicator Lamp -K227-
  • Make sure the trailer hitch is locked correctly
  • Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "LED Indicator Lamp, Removing and Installing".

2 - Mount

  • For the cable
  • For unlocking the trailer hitch

3 - Upper Frame

  • For Towing Recognition Control Module -J345-

4 - Towing Recognition Control Module -J345-

  • Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Towing Recognition Control Module -J345-, Removing and Installing".

5 - Connectors

6 - Trailer Socket -U10-

  • Removing and installing. Refer to → Electrical Equipment General Information; Rep. Gr.96; Trailer Hitch.
  • For the connector assignment. Refer to → Electrical Equipment General Information; Rep. Gr.96; Trailer Hitch.

LED Indicator Lamp, Removing and Installing

Removing

- Remove the luggage compartment left side trim panel cover.

- Remove the LED indicator lamp -4- from the cable mount -1- and free up the electric wire -3-.

- Remove the connector -2- from the mount and disconnect it.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

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Towing Recognition Control Module -J345-, Removing and Installing

- If the control module was replaced, select the "Replace" function for the respective control module in "Guided Fault Finding" or "Guided Functions" using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

Removing

- Remove the luggage compartment right side trim panel cover.

- Disconnect the connectors -2, 3 and 4-.

- Release the tab in direction of -arrow- and remove the towing recognition control module -1- from the upper retaining frame.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

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