Audi Q3: Trailer Hitch
Overview - Trailer Hitch Socket and 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 - Towing Recognition Control Module -J345-
- Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Towing Recognition Control Module -J345-, Removing and Installing".
4 - Frame
- For Towing Recognition Control Module -J345-
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.
- Disconnect the connector -2-.
- Remove the LED indicator lamp -3- from the cable mount -1- and free up the electric wire -4-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Towing Recognition Control Module -J345-, Removing and Installing
- If replacing the control module, select the "Replace Control Module" function see Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
Removing
- Remove the luggage compartment right side trim panel cover.
- Open the clip -arrow-.
- Remove the control module -4- from the frame.
- Disconnect the connectors -1, 2 and 3-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
- Remove the illumination ring -1- with the Socket Illumination Bulb -L42- from the center console rear cover -2-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- The illumination ring can only be inserted into the mount in one position.
- Install the 12 V socket. Refer to → Chapter "12 V Socket 2 -U18-, Removing and Installing".
Special Tools
Locking Pin -T40011-
Calibration Tool -VAS6350-
Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
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Overview - E-box, Wire Junction, Fuse Panel, Suppressor
1 - Nut
9 Nm
2 - Wiring Harness
3 - Nut
4.5 Nm
4 - Suppressor -C24-
Removing and i
E-Box, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the relay and fuse panel and move them to the side
with the wires still connected. Refer to
→ Chapter "Relay and Fuse Panel B -SB- in the E-Box, Removing
and Insta
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Head restraints
General information
Applies to: vehicles with adjustable head restraints
Fig. 55 Correctly-adjusted head restraint
Make sure that:
The upper edge of the head restraint is as even
as possible with the top of your head.
The head restraint is as close as possible to the
back of the head.
The hea
Component Location Overview - Seat Belts and Attaching Points
1 - Front Seat Belt Latch
Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Front Seat Belt Latch".
2 - Front Passenger Seat Belt Tensioner Igniter 2 -N298-
Only USA and Canada market
Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Front Three-Point Seat Belt, US
