A6 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (BVJ) (2007)
‹› Removal:
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Remove the rear cross panel trim. Refer to
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Remove the rail for the tie downs.
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Loosen both side trim panels and push them to the side.
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Remove bumper. Refer to => [ Bumper Cover ].
‹› If the vehicle has air suspension, then remove the heat shields on the muffler as well as the 4 bolts underneath.
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Remove the power outlet.
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Remove the trailer hitch control module inside the luggage compartment.
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Remove the bolts - 6 - on both side through the longitudinal member.
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Remove the bolts on the bracket for the release=> [ (Item 2) Hex head bolt ].
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Before removing the trailer hitch, disconnect the release cable on the hand wheel. Refer to => [ Trailer Hitch Cable ]
‹› Remove the trailer hitch from the longitudinal members.
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Cable grommet
‹› Press grommet onto rear cross panel - arrow - as shown.
4
Trailer hitch removal cable.
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Disconnect from removal hand wheel before removing trailer hitch.
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Hand wheel must be in basic position before installing cable.
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Insert cable in hand wheel; hand wheel goes from basic position to operating position.
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Insert locking clamp in hand wheel
5
Washer
6
Bolt
‹› 60 Nm
‹› Quantity: 4