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Removing and installing the control unit for trailer detection > < Trailer coupling
Summary of components trailer coupling
Summary of components trailer coupling
  Note
The removal and installation of the trailer coupling occurs in the same way on Octavia II and Octavia Combi II.
   
1 - Blind plug
2 - Cap
3 - Trailer arm
Removing:
–  Open lock on control lever.
–  Fold back control lever about 90°.
–  Remove trailer arm.
Installing:
–  Installation is carried out in the reverse order.
4 - Blind plug
q   Insert in trailer arm hole.
5 - 2.5 Nm
6 - Power socket
Removing:
–  Remove screws (Pos. 5).
–  Remove power socket housing.
Installing:
–  Installation is carried out in the reverse order.
  Note
Use the type of power socket and the electric installation according to the relevant national legislation.
7 - Gasket
8 - Support
9 - Electrical cable with gasket
10 - Trailer coupling frame
Removing:
–  Remove trailer arm (Pos. 3).
–  Position blind plug (Pos. 4).
–  Remove the rear bumper → Chapter.
–  Remove socket (Pos. 6).
–  Remove seal (Pos. 7) and bracket (Pos. 8).
–  Pull the electrical wiring (Pos. 9) through the trailer coupling frame.
–  Remove the shield partially and unhook the rear muffler → Fig.
–  Remove screws (Pos. 11).
–  Remove trailer coupling frame from vehicle.
Installing:
–  Installation is carried out in the reverse order.
11 - 70 Nm
12 - Control unit for trailer detection
q   Removing and installing → Chapter.

   
Remove the shield partially and unhook the rear muffler
–  Remove the plate nuts -2- and bend the shield -3- to the bottom
–  Unhook the rear muffler -1- from the retaining strap -4-.
  S66-0144

Removing and installing the control unit for trailer detection > < Trailer coupling