Touareg V8-4.2L (BHX) (2004)
Trailer Hitch: Service and Repair
Rear Bumper
Electrically Swiveling Trailer Hitch
Rear Bumper
Electrically Swiveling Trailer Hitch
‹› The tightening specifications only apply to factory-installed trailer hitches.
‹› Obtain tightening specifications of other tow hitches from corresponding manufacturer.
‹› Information for the electrical system can be found under.
‹› The wiring harness can only be loosened at the socket and the connector in the carrier.
Removing
‹› The wiring harness - 9 - from control module - 8 - to carrier - 1 - should only be disconnected directly at the socket - 3 - and at the connector - 6 -
on the carrier.
‹› When removing trailer hitch, be careful of wiring harness wires.
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Remove bumper cover.
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On each side, remove three of the bolts - 2 - present.
Further removal can only be done with a second technician due to the weight of the trailer hitch - 1 -.