EBA 4M0092115A en 210412

Service
Installation instructions
AUDI Q7 2015 ►
AUDI Q7 e-tron 2016 ►
AUDI Q7 (PU) 2020 ►
Towing bracket with electrics set (NAR)
for package number 4M0.092.115.*
Audi Genuine Accessories
Edition 01
Service Department. Technical Information

Service
Contents
1 General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Safety precautions for vehicles with high-voltage components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1 Safety precautions when working on a high-voltage system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.2 Safety precautions when working in the vicinity of high-voltage components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.3 Danger classification of the high-voltage system and qualifications required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3 Safety instructions for pyrotechnical, electrical and mechanical components of the re-
straint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.1 General safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.2 Storing, transporting and disposing of airbag, belt tensioner and battery disconnector units (py-
rotechnic components) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4 Safety notes on the towing bracket – Fitting and operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.1 Notes on the towing vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.2 Notes on the towing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.3 Sensitivity to side winds: safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5 Overview of components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.1 Overview of mechanical components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.2 Additional components required. Applies to the Q7 before product upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.3 Overview of mechanical components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5.4 Overview of electrical system components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5.5 Additional required parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
6 Assembly overview and tightening torques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
6.1 Towing bracket with cross member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
6.2 Luggage compartment electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
7 Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
7.1 Disconnecting the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
7.2 Removing the rear bumper cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
7.3 Removing the rear impact bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
7.4 Removing the rear impact bar, Q7 e-tron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7.5 Removing the luggage compartment floor cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7.6 Removing the rear cross panel trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7.7 Remove the left-hand luggage compartment side trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7.8 Removing the retaining plate with the digital sound package -J525- control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7.9 Detaching the relay and fuse holder -F- on the left-hand side of the luggage compartment . . . . . . 18
7.10 Release the convenience system central control unit -J393- holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
8 Installing the towing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
8.1 Fitting the towing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
8.2 Installing the socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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Installation instructions - AUDI Q7 2015 ► AUDI Q7 e-tron 2016 ► AUDI Q7 (PU) 2020 ►
Edition 01
9 Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
9.1 Installing the control unit bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
9.2 Fitting trailer detector control unit -J345- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
9.3 Routing the retrofit wiring harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
9.3.1 "Socket/swing motor" retrofit wiring harness routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
9.3.2 Routing of onboard supply retrofit wiring harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
9.3.3 Routing the onboard supply retrofit wiring harness for Q7 e-tron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
9.4 Connecting the onboard supply retrofit wiring harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
9.4.1 Integrating the CAN bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
9.4.2 Connecting the brake light signal/terminal 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
9.5 Installing the holder and convenience system central control unit -J393- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
9.6 Establishing a power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
9.7 Connecting the fuses for the power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
9.8 Connecting the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
9.9 Adapting the trailer detector control unit -J345- coding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
9.10 Functional check on the socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
10 Concluding operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
10.1 Creating the opening required for the ball coupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
10.2 Creating the opening required for the ball coupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
10.3 Diffuser adjustment with the bracket for rear lid power opening control unit -J938- when a score
line is available. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
10.4 Diffuser adjustment with bracket for rear lid power opening control unit -J938- without a
score line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
10.5 Reassembling the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
10.6 Finishing the assembly work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
10.7 Adjusting the cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Contents 3
Service
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No reproduction without prior agreement from publisher.
Copyright © 2021 Audi AG, Ingolstadt Printed in Germany

Edition 01
1 General notes
Please read and take note of these WARNING, Caution and
Note descriptions before carrying out maintenance or repair
work.
WARNING
Text with this symbol contains information concerning
your safety and indicates potential accident and injury
risks.
Caution
Text with this symbol indicates the risk of damage to your
vehicle.
Note
Text with this symbol contains additional information.
Caution
Towing mode places increased demands on the cooling
system.
◆ The cooling system ⇒ Page 43must be adapted to the

vehicle operating conditions .
Special tools are required for assembly. Improper installa-
tion can cause damage to the vehicle or the add-on parts.
AUDI AG shall not accept responsibility in the event of fail-

ure to comply with these installation instructions.
1 General notes 1
Edition 01
2 Safety precautions for vehicles with high-voltage compo-

nents
2.1 Safety precautions when working on a high-voltage system
Danger to life due to high voltage
The high-voltage system carries a high voltage. Death or severe bodily injuries due to electric shock.
– People with electronic/medical lifesaving and health-promoting devices in or on the body are not permit-
ted to carry out work on a high-voltage system. Lifesaving and health-promoting devices include, for ex-
ample, internal analgesic pumps, implanted defibrillators, pacemakers, insulin pumps and hearing aids.
– Have a high-voltage system de-energised by a correspondingly qualified person.
Risk of injury due to unexpected engine start

With regard to electric and hybrid vehicles, it is difficult to detect an activated vehicle traction standby sys-
tem. It is possible for body parts to be pinched and pulled in.
– Switch off the ignition.
– Place the ignition key outside of the vehicle interior.
Risk of damage due to high-voltage lines

Incorrect handling can damage the insulation of high-voltage lines or high-voltage connectors.
– Never lean on high-voltage lines or high-voltage connectors.
– Never rest a tool on high-voltage lines or high-voltage connectors.
– Never bend or kink high-voltage lines by a significant amount.
– When connecting high-voltage connectors, observe the coding.
Risk of injury due to an activated independent air-conditioning system

With regard to electric and hybrid vehicles with an activated independent air-conditioning system, this system
can inadvertently switch itself on. It is possible for body parts to be pinched and pulled in by self-starting radi-
ator fans.
– Deactivate the independent air-conditioning system.
2.2 Safety precautions when working in the vicinity of high-voltage compo-

nents
Danger to life due to high voltage
The high-voltage system carries a high voltage. Death or serious bodily injuries due to electric shock in the
case of high-voltage components and high-voltage lines being damaged.
– Carry out a visual inspection of the high-voltage components and high-voltage lines.
– Never use cutting, deforming or sharp-edged tools.
2 2 Safety precautions for vehicles with high-voltage components

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– Never weld or braze, carry out thermal bonding or use hot air.
2.3 Danger classification of the high-voltage system and qualifications re-

quired
The various tasks to be completed in the vicinity of or directly on high-voltage components require different
qualifications ⇒ basic information regarding high-voltage vehicles; Rep. gr. 00; qualification of internal/exter-
nal personnel.
2 Safety precautions for vehicles with high-voltage components 3

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3 Safety instructions for pyrotech-

nical, electrical and mechanical
components of the restraint
system
3.1 General safety instructions
Pyrotechnical components comprise:
◆ Airbag units
◆ Belt tensioners
◆ Belt force limiters
◆ Battery disconnecting elements
General
◆ Testing, installation and maintenance tasks must only be

carried out by trained personnel.
◆ There are no replacement intervals for airbag units.
◆ Do not check using circuit tester, voltmeter, or ohmmeter un-
der any circumstances.
◆ Pyrotechnic components may only be checked when instal-
led and using ⇒ vehicle diagnostic testers that have been
approved by the manufacturer.
◆ When working on pyrotechnic components and the airbag
control unit -J234-, the battery earth wire must be disconnec-
ted when the IGNITION is SWITCHED ON. The battery neg-
ative terminal must subsequently be covered.
◆ You must wait ten seconds after the battery -A - has been
disconnected.
◆ The battery -A - must be connected when the IGNITION is
SWITCHED ON. There must not be anybody inside the vehi-
cle during this process. Exception: vehicles with battery -A-
located inside the vehicle. Do not sit within the airbag and
seat belt deployment range.
◆ Observe the appropriate steps after connecting the battery
-A -⇒ Page 15.
◆ Before performing any work on pyrotechnic components in
the restraint system, e.g. before disconnecting the electrical
connector, the mechanic carrying out the task must dis-
charge any static electricity. Electrostatic discharging can be
performed by touching earthed metal parts, e.g. by briefly
touching the door striker plate.
◆ Wash hands after touching ignited pyrotechnical compo-
nents of the restraint system.
◆ Pyrotechnical components must neither be opened nor re-
paired. New parts must always be used (risk of injury).
◆ Pyrotechnic components that have fallen onto a hard surface
or that show any sign of damage must not be installed.
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◆ Pyrotechnic components must be installed immediately after
they are removed from the transport container.
◆ If work is interrupted, the pyrotechnic component must be re-
turned to the transport container.
◆ Pyrotechnic components must not be left unattended.
◆ When connecting the pyrotechnic components in the re-
straint system, only the person performing the work may be
inside the vehicle.
◆ Pyrotechnic components must not be treated with grease,
cleaning agents or similar products.
◆ If the fabric becomes contaminated with substances such as
oil, grease, paint, colour or solvents, the airbag unit must be
replaced.
◆ In addition, pyrotechnic components must not be exposed to
temperatures above 100°C, even for short periods.
3.2 Storing, transporting and disposing of

airbag, belt tensioner and battery dis-
connector units (pyrotechnic compo-
nents)
◆ Storage is subject to the applicable national legislation.
◆ Transportation is subject to national and international laws
governing packaging, naming, labelling and accompanying
documentation.
◆ Pyrotechnic components that have not been ignited must be
returned in the original packaging for appropriate recycling in
line with the applicable national legislation! Contact your im-
porter if you have any questions.
◆ Only pyrotechnic components that have been completely ig-
nited may be disposed of as industrial waste.
WARNING
This does not apply for belt tensioners that operate ac-
cording to the Wankel tensioner principle. Tensioners of
this kind should be handled in the same way as pyrotech-
nic components that have not been ignited (e.g. airbags).
Background: For belt tensioners that operate according
to the Wankel tensioner principle, it is not possible to
check whether all ignition stages have completed using
workshop tools.
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4 Safety notes on the towing

bracket – Fitting and operation
4.1 Notes on the towing vehicle
Manufacturer: AUDI AG
Model: Q7 2015 ►, Q7 e-tron 2016
►, Q7 (PU) 2020 ►
Offic. Type designation: 4L, 4M
Maximum trailer weight or trailer drawbar load in kg, as speci-

fied by the manufacturer for the above-named vehicle model: ⇒
Vehicle registration certificate/Owner's Manual.
4.2 Notes on the towing bracket

Technical data
Westfalia: 305 419
Maximum trailer weight: 3500 kg
Permitted trailer drawbar 350 kg
load:
Please see your vehicle documents for your maximum trailer

weight.
WARNING
Do not exceed the maximum trailer weight and the per-
mitted trailer drawbar load – risk of accident!
The towing bracket is intended for towing trailers fitted with a

tow ball and for operating carriers suitable for mounting to the
coupling ball.
Nationally applicable regulations must be adhered to in EU and
non-EU countries.
Improper use is prohibited.
Use is only permitted under favourable road conditions and
must be adapted to road conditions.
Refer to the vehicle Owner's Manual and observe the possibly
increased tyre inflation pressures for vehicles with towing brack-
ets or vehicles towing a trailer.
Assembly
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WARNING
For safety reasons, the towing bracket must only be fitted
by skilled personnel – risk of accident!
◆ If replacement parts are required, these must only be

installed by skilled personnel and to undamaged gen-
uine parts – risk of accident!
◆ Installation must be in line with AUDI AG/Volkswagen
AG guidelines – risk of accident!
◆ Additional modifications to the towing bracket may be
required – risk of accident. Detailed information can
be found in the installation instructions.
◆ Use of the mounting points approved as standard by
the vehicle manufacturer is mandatory – risk of acci-
dent!
Operation
WARNING
Vehicle handling is affected by the use of towing mode;
increased driver awareness is required – risk of accident!
◆ Read the notes in the “Towing mode” chapter of the

⇒ Owner's Manual – risk of accident!
◆ If you are using trailer stabilisers, the coupling ball
must be free from grease. Read and observe the
notes in the relevant Owner's Manuals – risk of acci-
dent!
The diameter of the ball coupling must be checked at reg-
ular intervals.
◆ For safety reasons, use of the towing bracket must be

discontinued if the diameter reaches 49 mm at any
point. If this situation occurs, contact a qualified
workshop – risk of accident!
For safety reasons, you are advised to swivel the ball rod
inwards when not in use – risk of accident!
Caution
The ball coupling must always be kept clean.
Note
◆ The towing bracket including all assembly parts weighs ap-
prox. 26 kg.
◆ Please note that the kerb weight of your vehicle will increase
by this amount once the towing bracket is fitted.
◆ Please make sure that you do not exceed the gross vehicle
weight rating for your vehicle.
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4.3 Sensitivity to side winds: safety instruc-

tions
WARNING
The load affects driving and braking behaviour and the
vehicle's sensitivity to side winds. Adapt your driving
style accordingly – risk of accident!
When driving in strong side winds, make sure that you
take extra care:
◆ When moving into and out of the slipstreams of lor-

ries,
◆ When driving past hedgerows, trees, walls and build-
ings as well as any other wind barriers,
◆ When driving over bridges.
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5 Overview of components
5.1 Overview of mechanical components
Applies to the Q7 before product upgrade.
1 - Electrical connection
q Retrofit wiring har-
ness, “socket”
2 - Towing bracket with
cross member includ-
ing "socket" wiring
harness
3 - Bolts
q 8 unit
q M12 x 1.5 x 100
Note
The frames contained in package 4M0.092.115.B must not be
used.
5.2 Additional components required. Applies to the Q7 before product up-

grade.
Depending on the drive and equipment variant, the diffuser 4M0.807.434.J or 4M0.807.434.N for basic mod-
els includingbracket -2- must also be ordered ⇒ Electronic spare parts catalogue "ETKA".
Depending on the drive and equipment variant, the diffuser 4M0.807.434.K for S line and SQ models includ-
ing bracket -2- must also be ordered ⇒ Electronic spare parts catalogue "ETKA".
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5.3 Overview of mechanical components

Applies to the Q7 PU.
1 - Electrical connection
q Retrofit wiring har-
ness, “socket”
cross member includ-
ing "socket" wiring
harness
3 - Bolts
q 8 unit
q M12 x 1.5 x 90
Depending on the bumper or equipment variant, bracket -2- Ba-

sic 4M0.807.941.K or bracket -2- S line 4M0.807.941.M is inclu-
ded in the scope of delivery.
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5.4 Overview of electrical system components
1 - Fitting trailer detector

control unit -J345-
2 - Socket
q 7-pin
3 - Activation document
4 - Safety instructions
5 - "Electric brake for
trailer not connected"
sticker
5.5 Additional required parts

Only for vehicles without preparation "1D0", if necessary,
use with:
Holder -1-⇒ Electronic parts catalogue ETKA
5 Overview of components 11
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6 Assembly overview and tightening torques

6.1 Towing bracket with cross member

cross member
2 - Securing bolt
q 8 unit
q M12 x 1.5 x 100
(applies before PU)
q Or M12 x 1.5 x 90
(applies to PU)
q 110 Nm
q Replace after re-
moval
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6.2 Luggage compartment electrical system

control unit -J345-
2 - Earth stud on left in
luggage compartment
q 9 Nm
3 - Onboard supply ret-
rofit wiring harness
4 - Relay and fuse holder
F in the rear left of
the luggage compart-
ment
5 - Retrofit electrical
socket wiring har-
ness
6 - Bracket for trailer de-
tector control unit
-J345-
7 - Foam section
Only applies to Q7 e-tron

The wiring connection for the power supply to the fuse carrier
-6- is located above the rear left-hand wheel housing in the Q7
e-tron.
Note
◆ Fuse carrier -6- in the Q7 e-tron has a different design, but
its functionality is identical.
◆ The other components -1–9- are the same and can be seen
in the figure ⇒ Page 13.
Next steps for all vehicles
6 Assembly overview and tightening torques 13

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7 Preparations
Required special tools, testing instruments, measuring in-
struments and auxiliary devices
◆ Torque wrench -V.A.G 1410-
◆ Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
◆ Removal lever -80 - 200-
◆ Wedge -3409-
14 7 Preparations
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7.1 Disconnecting the battery

– Disconnecting the battery⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27;
Battery; Disconnecting and connecting the battery
WARNING
◆ Always make sure that the vehicle's electrical system
is protected by disconnecting the battery before per-
forming work on the electrical system.
◆ Only unscrew the battery negative terminal (-) of the
battery.
◆ The battery positive terminal (+) of the battery must
only be unscrewed once the battery has been re-
moved from the vehicle.
7.2 Removing the rear bumper cover
1 - Bumper cover
2 - Spoiler
q Clipped into the
bumper cover
3 - Diffuser
q Clipped into the
spoiler
q Make an opening
for the ball coupling
4 - Screw
q 4 units
q 2.5 Nm
5 - Screw
q 4 units
q 2 each for left and
right
q 2.5 Nm
6 - Screw
q 4 units
right
q 2.5 Nm
7 - Screw
q 4 units
right
q 2.5 Nm
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WARNING
The following information must be observed when work-
ing with the lane change assist (Audi side assist):
◆ If the rear bumper cover is removed and then reinstal-

led, or if any modifications are made to the rear
bumper cover, the lane change assist system (Au-
di side assist) must be recalibrated ⇒ Electrical sys-
tem; Rep. gr. 96; Risk of accident due to malfunction!
– Workshop Manual ⇒ Rear bumper; Rep. gr. 63; Removing

and installing the rear bumper
7.3 Removing the rear impact bar
1 - Impact bar
q Rear bumper cover
removed
q No longer required
once the towing
bracket is fitted
2 - Screw
q 8 unit
q M 12 x 50
after removal
– Workshop Manual ⇒ Rear bumper; Rep. gr. 63; Removing

and installing the rear bumper
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7.4 Removing the rear impact bar, Q7 e-tron
1 - Impact bar
q Rear bumper cover
removed
once the towing
bracket is fitted
2 - Screw
q 8 unit
q M 12 x 50
after removal
3 - Strut
7.5 Removing the luggage compartment

floor cover
– Workshop Manual ⇒ Trims, insulation; Rep. gr. 70; Luggage
compartment floor cover
7.6 Removing the rear cross panel trim

– Workshop Manual ⇒ Trims, insulation; Rep. gr. 70; Rear
cross panel trim
7.7 Remove the left-hand luggage compart-

ment side trim .
– Workshop Manual ⇒ Trims, insulation; Rep. gr. 70; Luggage
compartment side trim
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7.8 Removing the retaining plate with the

digital sound package -J525- control
unit
Only on vehicles with digital sound packages
Only for vehicles without preparation "1D0".
– Workshop Manual ⇒ Communication; Rep. gr. 91; Removing
and installing the digital sound package control unit
7.9 Detaching the relay and fuse holder -F-

on the left-hand side of the luggage
compartment
– Unlock retaining clips -3- and slightly detach the relay and
fuse holder -F- -1-.
– Pull the relay and fuse holder -F- -1- from the guides -2- and
put them to one side. The electrical wiring remains connec-
ted.
Notes on installation
Installation is carried out in reverse order. Please note the fol-
lowing points:
– Route electrical wiring in such a way that the original wiring
routing is restored.
– Remove the screw -2-.
– Unlock the retaining clips -3- in -the direction of arrow A- and
remove the relay and fuse holder -F- -1- in the
-direction of arrow B-.
– Put the relay and fuse holder -F- -1- to the side – the electri-
cal wiring remains connected.
Notes on installation
Installation is carried out in reverse order. Please note the fol-
lowing points:
– Route electrical wiring in such a way that the original wiring
18 7 Preparations
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7.10 Release the convenience system cen-

tral control unit -J393- holder
– Loosen and remove securing nuts -3-.
– Remove holder -1- together with the convenience system
central control unit -J393- upwards out of guides -2-.
– Put the convenience system central control unit -J393- and

holder -1- to one side. The electrical wiring remains connec-
ted.
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8 Installing the towing bracket

8.1 Fitting the towing bracket
Installing the towing bracket
Note
◆ When positioning the towing bracket, make sure that the ca-
ble -2- is routed over the cross member -1-.
◆ The contact surface areas between the towing bracket and
vehicle must be cleaned. If necessary, remove drilling chips
and treat bare metal body parts with anti-rust paint.
– Position the cross member -1- on the ends of the frame with
the help of a second technician.
Caution
Make sure that the towing bracket with cross member is
handled and transported correctly. Only transport the tow-
ing bracket on cross member -1-. The -2-ball coupling must
not be placed under load in the resting position.
– Insert the left and right bolts -3- for securing the cross mem-
ber -1- and tighten the bolts by hand.
– Align the towing bracket retaining plate -2- over the bolt
holes (centrally) -arrows-.
– Tighten the bolts -3- for towing brackets with cross members
⇒ Page 12
WARNING
Securing bolts must only be used once.
– Remove sealing cap -1- from the opening in the body.
Note
The cap -1- is no longer required once the towing bracket has
been mounted.
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– Guide the "socket/swing motor" retrofit wiring harness

through the opening in the body and insert grommet -2-.
Note
When guiding the wiring through the body, make sure that the
electrical connector retaining clip is in the -unlocked- position.
– Secure the retrofit wiring harness using the retaining clips
-1-.
8.2 Installing the socket

– Loosen and remove the securing bolts -1- on the cover -2-
for the electrical connector.
– Gently pull the cover -2- together with the electrical connec-
tor -1- from the bracket
– Lift the latch -3- and pull out the locking element -4- for the
electrical connector -1- in -the direction of the arrow-.
– Remove the cover -2- from the electrical connector -1-.
Note
The cover for the electrical connector -1- is no longer required
once the towing bracket has been installed.
– Connect the trailer socket -2- to the electrical connector -1-.
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– Press in the locking element -1- for the electrical connector

in -the direction of the arrow-.
– Insert the trailer socket -2- in the bracket -1-.

– Insert bolts -3- and tighten to a tightening torque of 2 Nm.
22 8 Installing the towing bracket

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9 Electrical connection
9.1 Installing the control unit bracket
Bracket -2- must also be installed in vehicles without a control
unit bracket in the left-hand side of the luggage compartment.
Additional required parts ⇒ Page 11
– Insert bracket -2- into foam section -1-.
9.2 Fitting trailer detector control unit

-J345-
Only on vehicles with PR number "1D8" (preparation for
towing bracket)
– Connect electrical connectors -2- and -3- of the onboard sup-
ply retrofit wiring harness to the trailer detector control unit
-J345- -1-

– Disconnect the electrical connectors -1, 2 and 3-of the vehi-
cle's onboard supply wiring harness from the control unit
bracket -4-.
9 Electrical connection 23
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– Connect electrical connectors -2- and -3- of the onboard sup-

ply retrofit wiring harness to the trailer detector control unit
-J345- -1-
Continue for all vehicles
– Connect electrical connector -5- of the "socket" retrofit wiring
harness to the trailer detector control unit -J345- -1-.
– Insert the trailer detector control unit -J345- -1- with connec-
ted connectors in the control unit bracket -4- and engage.
Note
The electrical connectors can only be attached when the trailer
detector control unit -J345- -1- has been removed
9.3 Routing the retrofit wiring harness


control unit -J345-
2 - Earth stud
q Luggage compart-
ment, left
3 - Routing of onboard
supply retrofit wiring
harness
4 - Wiring connection,
convenience system
central control unit
-J393-
q CAN bus connec-
tion
q Brake light/terminal
15 connection
5 - Wiring connection,
power supply to fuse
carrier
q Fuse 5: 25 A
q Fuse 7: 15 A
q Fuse 8: 25 A
q Fuse 9: 15 A
6 - Routing of socket ret-
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The wiring connection for the power supply to the fuse carrier --
-5- is located above the rear left-hand wheel housing in the Q7
e-tron.
Note
◆ In the Q7 e-tron, the fuse carrier -SF 3- -5- has a different
position and design, but its functionality is identical.
◆ The other components -1–6- are the same and can be seen
in the figure.
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Only on vehicles with PR number "1D8" (preparation for towing bracket)

control unit -J345-
2 - Earth stud
q Luggage compart-
ment, left
3 - Onboard supply wir-
ing harness
q On the vehicle
4 - Routing of socket ret-
9.3.1 "Socket/swing motor" retrofit wiring har-

ness routing
– Fix the "socket" retrofit wiring harness -4- in position using
retaining clips -arrows-.
– Clip the electrical connector -3- for the brake booster onto
the trailer detector control unit -J345-.
– Establish the earth connection for the "socket" retrofit wiring
harness on earth stud -2-.
Note
The nut on earth stud -2- is only screwed in once the onboard
supply retrofit wiring harness has been routed.
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9.3.2 Routing of onboard supply retrofit wiring
harness

– Route the onboard supply retrofit wiring harness -3- along
the vehicle's wiring harness and secure to the vehicle's wir-
ing harness using cable ties -arrows-.
The wires must be secured with cable ties in a manner that pre-
vents slipping or abrasion.
– Establish the earth connection for the onboard supply retrofit
wiring harness on earth stud -2-.
9.3.3 Routing the onboard supply retrofit wiring

harness for Q7 e-tron
The onboard supply retrofit wiring harness is only installed

on vehicles without preparation for towing brackets.
– Connect electrical connectors -5 and 6- of the onboard sup-
ply retrofit wiring harness -3- to the trailer detector control
unit -J345- -1-.
– Route the onboard supply retrofit wiring harness -3- along
the vehicle wiring harness and secure to the vehicle wiring
harness using cable ties.
The wires must be secured with cable ties in a manner that pre-
vents slipping or abrasion.
– Establish the earth connection for the onboard supply retrofit
wiring harness on earth stud -2-.

– Tighten the nut on earth stud -2- for the earth connection of
the "onboard supply" retrofit wiring harness using tightening
torque .
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– Connect the electrical connector -1- of the "onboard supply"

wiring harness to the corresponding connector of the "sock-
et" retrofit wiring harness -arrow-.
9.4 Connecting the onboard supply retrofit

wiring harness
9.4.1 Integrating the CAN bus

– Release the blue connector -3- from the convenience sys-
tem central control unit -J393- and disconnect.
– Release the catches on the blue connector housing -arrows-

and pull the connector block out of the connector housing.
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– Unpin contact from compartment -1- of the connector block.

– Pin contact 1 of the connector block into compartment -1- of

the included black socket housing -A- (3 chambers).
– Pin contact 2 of the connector block into compartment -3- of
the included black socket housing -A- (3 chambers).
– Pin the corresponding contacts of the onboard supply retrofit

wiring harness (Y-wires) into the compartments on the con-
nector block.
– Pin the -orange/brown- wire of the retrofit wiring harness into
compartment -1- of the connector block (CAN bus Low).
– Pin the -orange/green- wire of the retrofit wiring harness into
compartment -2- of the connector block (CAN bus High).
– Insert the connector block into the blue connector housing
and click into place.
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– Connect the socket housing (black) with the corresponding

black connector on the onboard supply retrofit wiring har-
ness -arrow-.
– Connect the blue connector to the convenience system cen-
tral control unit -J393- and lock.
9.4.2 Connecting the brake light signal/terminal

15
– Release and disconnect the black, 32-pin connector -2- from
the convenience system central control unit -J393-.
– Release the catches on the black connector housing

-arrows- and pull the connector block out of the connector
housing.
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– Pin contact 12 of the connector block into compartment -3-

of the included white socket housing -A- (3 chambers).
– Pin contact 17 of the connector block into compartment -1-
of the included white socket housing -A- (3 chambers).
– Pin the corresponding contacts of the onboard supply retrofit

wiring harness (Y-wires) into the compartments on the con-
nector block.
– Pin the -black/red- wire from the -12-retrofit wiring harness
into compartment of the connector block.
– Pin the -black- wire from the -17-retrofit wiring harness into
compartment of the connector block.
– Insert the connector block into the black connector housing
and click into place.
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– Connect the socket housing (white) with the corresponding

white connector on the onboard supply retrofit wiring har-
ness -arrow-.
– Connect the black connector to the convenience system
central control unit -J393- and lock.
– Secure the onboard supply retrofit wiring harness to the ve-

hicle's wiring harness using cable ties -arrows-.
– The wires must be secured with cable ties in a manner that
prevents slipping or abrasion.
9.5 Installing the holder and convenience

system central control unit -J393-
– Insert holder -1- along with the convenience system central
control unit -J393- into the guides -2-.
Note
Route electrical wiring in such a way that the original wiring
– Position and tighten securing nuts -3-.
– Tightening torque for securing nuts -3- 3 Nm.
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9.6 Establishing a power supply

– Release the retaining tab -arrow- and remove the fuse carri-
er from position -2- of the relay and fuse holder F -1- in a
downwards direction.
– Release the retaining clips -in the direction of the arrow- and
remove the cover from the fuse carrier.
– Pull out the retaining strip -1- for the electrical connectors
-in the direction of the arrow-.
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– Unlock the retainer from the fuse carrier -arrows- and re-
move -in the direction of the arrow-.
– Plug the onboard supply retrofit wiring harness contacts into

fuse positions -5 to 9- on the fuse carrier.
◆ Compartment 9a: red wire

◆ Compartment 8a: red/blue wire
◆ Compartment 7a: red/green wire
◆ Compartment 5a: red/black wire
WARNING
Compartment 6a must be kept empty – risk of errors in
the vehicle electronics!
– Insert the electrical connector retaining strip.

– Connect fuses 5, 7, 8 and 9.
◆ Fuse 9: 15 A
◆ Fuse 8: 25 A
◆ Fuse 7: 15 A
◆ Fuse 5: 25 A
– Install the retainer on the fuse carrier and lock.
– Install the cover for the fuse carrier and lock.
– Insert the fuse carrier into position -2- of the relay and fuse
carrier F -1- and click into place.
Note
Route electrical wiring in such a way that the original wiring
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– Secure the onboard supply retrofit wiring harness to the ve-

hicle's wiring harness using cable ties -arrow-.
– The wires must be secured with cable ties in a manner that
prevents slipping or abrasion.
– Install the relay and fuse holder -F-
9.7 Connecting the fuses for the power

supply
Only for vehicles with preparation "1D8".
– Release and remove the fuse carrier lock.
– Connect fuses 5, 7, 8 and 9.
◆ Fuse 9: 15 A
◆ Fuse 8: 25 A
◆ Fuse 7: 15 A
◆ Fuse 5: 25 A
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– Install the retainer on the fuse carrier and lock.

– Install the cover for the fuse carrier and lock.
– Insert the fuse carrier into position -2- of the relay and fuse
carrier F -1- and click into place.
9.8 Connecting the battery

– Workshop Manual⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27; Discon-
necting and connecting the battery
Note
After reconnecting the power supply, the ESP warning light can
only extinguish after a few metres have been driven.
9.9 Adapting the trailer detector control

unit -J345- coding
◆ It must be guaranteed that the open-circuit voltage of the ve-
hicle battery is at least 12.5 Volts. To maintain the vehicle
voltage during the process, connect a battery charger
-VAS 590X-.
◆ If the procedure and test operation is completed without er-
rors, the vehicle configuration is only performed once. Un-
less prompted, multiple attempts to configure the vehicle can
cause error messages and have no impact on the configura-
tion.
◆ The FM code (activation code), the license number (activa-
tion number) and the PIN (activation PIN) are required to up-
date the software. This information can be found in the en-
closed software certificate.
– Connect the vehicle diagnostic tester with ODIS service to
the diagnostic connection on the vehicle when the ignition is
switched off.
– Switch on ignition.
– Select the "Start diagnosis" (Diagnose starten) operating
mode and identify the vehicle.
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– Switch to the "Control units" (Steuergeräte) tab and call up
the "Event memory list" (Ereignisspeicherliste) to obtain an
overview of all stored entries in the event memory.
– Rectify any relevant faults and clear the event memory.
– Switch to the "Special functions" (Sonderfunktionen) tab and
select "Software Version Management (SVM)".
– Start "SVM - Enable" (SVM - Freischaltung) and observe
notes and test conditions!
– Select "-1- Enable newly acquired data/functions" (-1- neu
erworbene Daten/Funktionen freischalten) and follow the in-
structions given by the vehicle diagnostic tester.
After the code is entered, the online connection is established
and the software adaptation is carried out.
– End diagnosis.
– Switch off the ignition and disconnect the vehicle diagnostic
tester.
9.10 Functional check on the socket

– Check that the trailer socket functions correctly using a suit-
able trailer socket tester or a trailer.
Pin assignment at the trailer socket
1 - Terminal LH (left-hand brake light/turn signal)
2 - Terminal 31 (earth)
3 - Electrical brake (brake booster)
4 - Terminal RH (right-hand brake light/turn signal)
5 - Terminal 30 (battery +)
Note
Constant current 12 V, max. current 15 A.
6 - Terminal 58 (tail lights)
7 - Terminal RVL (reversing light)
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10 Concluding operations
10.1 Creating the opening required for the
ball coupling
Applies to Q7 2015 ►, Q7 e-tron 2016 ► (before product
upgrade)
Note
◆ Depending on the equipment variant, the bracket with a wide
cut-out for the towing bracket must be replaced with a new
bracket with a narrow cut-out.
◆ Depending on the bumper variant, a cut-out must be cre-
ated.
Diffuser adjustment without opening for towing bracket
with bracket for rear lid power opening control unit -J938-.
A - Mark the position of the bracket -2- on the diffuser -1- on the
left-hand and right-hand side using a white pen
-magnifying glass-.
B - Loosen the bracket -2- from the diffuser -1- with a plastic
wedge -3- -direction of arrow-.
– Position and align the new bracket -2- on the positions -3-
and -4- of the diffuser -1-.
– With a white pen, copy the outline -5- of the bracket -2- onto
the diffuser -1-.
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– Remove the bracket and mark out the outline of the entire
circumference of the -white line- 2 mm from the line
-red line-.
– Cut out the diffuser along the -red line- and deburr the cut
edges.
– Place the bracket on the diffuser and check that the opening
is a perfect match; if necessary, rework the opening!
◆ The diffuser and bracket must be at room temperature.

– The bonding surfaces of the diffuser must be completely dry,
clean and free of wax and grease.
– Remove the protective film from the adhesive tape -6- all
over the bracket -2-.
– Insert the bracket -2- into the opening on the diffuser -1- and
press down on marks -3 and 4-.
◆ Leave the vehicle at room temperature for a minimum of 1

hour.
◆ Load-bearing after at least 24 hours.
10.2 Creating the opening required for the

ball coupling
Applies only to Q7 2015.
Diffuser adjustment without bracket for rear lid power
opening control unit -J938- and without opening for towing
bracket.
– Measure dimension A = 320 mm Measure the rear bumper
cover diffuser starting from the centre point -3- and mark the
lines -2-.
– Measure dimension B = 220 mm Measure the rear bumper
cover diffuser starting from the edge -1- and mark the lines
-4-.
– Cut out the diffuser along the edge -1- and the marked lines
-2- and -4- using a suitable tool.
– Carefully deburr the cut edges.
Genuine part diffuser with towing bracket opening

Rear bumper cover diffuser with towing bracket ⇒ Electronic
parts catalogue "ETKA"
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10.3 Diffuser adjustment with the bracket for

rear lid power opening control unit
-J938- when a score line is available.
Applies to Q7 (PU) 2020 ►
Note
bracket with an additional cut-out.
◆ Check whether a score line is available (depends on the
bumper variant). If a score line is available, use it to create
the cut-out independently.
◆ If there is no score line, use the template provided in the ap-
pendix to create the cut-out ⇒ Page 41.
Diffuser adjustment when a score line is available.
A - Position of the bracket -2- on the diffuser -1- on the left-hand
and right-hand side -magnifying glass-.
– Cut out the diffuser along the -score line 2- and deburr the
cut edges.
– Note the specified position lugs -3 and 4-.

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press down on marks -3 and 4-.

hour.
10.4 Diffuser adjustment with bracket for

rear lid power opening control unit
-J938- without a score line.
Applies to Q7 (PU) 2020 ►
Note
bracket with an additional cut-out.
◆ Check whether a score line is available (depends on the
bumper variant). If a score line is available, use it to create
the cut-out independently.
◆ If no score line is available, use the template provided in the
appendix to create the cut-out.
Diffuser adjustment without a score line.
A - Position of the bracket -2- on the diffuser -1- on the left-hand
and right-hand side -magnifying glass-.
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WARNING
The appendix to the installation instructions contains a
template for creating the additional opening in the diffus-
er.
Print out the template.
The template features a positioning mark. Using a ruler,
measure the positioning mark. This must be 10 cm.
If the dimension is too small or large, the printer options
must be changed from“ Fit” to “Actual size”.
– Cut out the template and stick it together using adhesive

tape.
– Mark the centre -3- of the diffuser cut-out and position the
template on the diffuser. Secure the template on the right-
hand and left-hand side using adhesive tape.
– Mark the outline of the -template- on the diffuser, cut along
the lines and deburr the cut edges.

press down on position lugs -3 and 4-.

hour.
10.5 Reassembling the vehicle

The vehicle is assembled in the reverse order. Read and ob-
serve the notes on installation for the relevant components and
the corresponding tightening torques.
On vehicles with lane change assist, this must be recalibrated.
Edition 01
WARNING
The following information must be observed when work-
ing with the lane change assist (Audi side assist):

bumper cover, the lane change assist system (Au-
di side assist) must be recalibrated ⇒ Electrical sys-
tem; Rep. gr. 96; Risk of accident due to malfunction!
With regard to vehicles fitted with a rear view camera, ob-
serve the following:

bumper cover, the rear view camera system must be
calibrated ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 91; Calibrate
the rear view camera system!
10.6 Finishing the assembly work

– Attach the enclosed sticker with the warning message "Elec-
tric brake for trailer not connected" to a clean surface in an
easily visible position near the decal (ball position) or on the
dash panel.
Note
Bonding surfaces must be dry and free of dust and grease!
– Once assembled, check the towing bracket functions cor-
rectly ⇒ Owner's Manual.
– Keep these assembly instructions with the vehicle docu-
ments so that they can be presented to authorised persons
upon request.
10.7 Adjusting the cooling system

As trailer operation puts greater demands on the engine cooling
system, the cooling system is upgraded, where technically pos-
sible, when the towing bracket is installed in the factory. This is
achieved by installing a more powerful or second cooling fan
and/or a larger cooler. Hot country versions of vehicles and/or
those with air conditioning systems have a more powerful en-
gine cooling system, but this system may not be sufficient for
towing.
When a towing bracket is retrofitted, the cooling unit should be
upgraded unless this has already been done at the factory. Oth-
erwise, a high engine load (e.g. mountains, high ambient tem-
peratures, high trailer load) could cause the cooling system to
overheat. In the event of an alteration, the parts in the Genuine
Parts catalogue must be used in the engine cooling system dur-
ing trailer operation. The work instructions in the relevant work-
shop manuals must also be observed.
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The cooling system does not need to be upgraded if it is possi-
ble to guarantee that the engine is only exposed to moderate
stress, e.g.:
◆ The permissible gross combination weight is significantly un-

derrun
◆ No high ambient temperatures
◆ No long, steep inclines
◆ No high altitude journeys
In any case, the coolant temperature display must be carefully
monitored. If the needle in the display moves into the hot area,
the speed must be reduced immediately. A cool-down time must
also be allowed for if necessary. This involves the allowing the
engine to idle for approx. 2 minutes to prevent a build-up of
heat.
Note
◆ In vehicles with air-conditioning, the engine cooling system
can be relieved by switching off the air-conditioning. This al-
so improves the vehicle's start-up behaviour and makes it
safer to overtake.
◆ If, in exceptional cases, the cooling system does not need to
be upgraded, the seller must advise the buyer accordingly if
the vehicle is sold.
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Service Department. Technical Information

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Copyright © 2021 Audi AG, Ingolstadt Printed in Germany

◆ The cooling system ⇒ Page 43must be adapted to the

AUDI AG shall not accept responsibility in the event of fail-

2 Safety precautions for vehicles with high-voltage compo-

Risk of injury due to unexpected engine start

Risk of damage due to high-voltage lines

Risk of injury due to an activated independent air-conditioning system

2.2 Safety precautions when working in the vicinity of high-voltage compo-

2 2 Safety precautions for vehicles with high-voltage components

2.3 Danger classification of the high-voltage system and qualifications re-

2 Safety precautions for vehicles with high-voltage components 3

3 Safety instructions for pyrotech-

◆ Testing, installation and maintenance tasks must only be

3.2 Storing, transporting and disposing of

4 Safety notes on the towing

Maximum trailer weight or trailer drawbar load in kg, as speci-

4.2 Notes on the towing bracket

Please see your vehicle documents for your maximum trailer

The towing bracket is intended for towing trailers fitted with a

6 4 Safety notes on the towing bracket – Fitting and operation

◆ If replacement parts are required, these must only be

◆ Read the notes in the “Towing mode” chapter of the

◆ For safety reasons, use of the towing bracket must be

4 Safety notes on the towing bracket – Fitting and operation 7

4.3 Sensitivity to side winds: safety instruc-

◆ When moving into and out of the slipstreams of lor-

8 4 Safety notes on the towing bracket – Fitting and operation

5.2 Additional components required. Applies to the Q7 before product up-

5.3 Overview of mechanical components

Depending on the bumper or equipment variant, bracket -2- Ba-

5.4 Overview of electrical system components

1 - Fitting trailer detector

5.5 Additional required parts

6 Assembly overview and tightening torques

1 - Towing bracket with

12 6 Assembly overview and tightening torques

6.2 Luggage compartment electrical system

1 - Fitting trailer detector

Only applies to Q7 e-tron

Next steps for all vehicles

6 Assembly overview and tightening torques 13

◆ Torque wrench -V.A.G 1410-

◆ Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-

◆ Removal lever -80 - 200-

7.1 Disconnecting the battery

7.2 Removing the rear bumper cover

◆ If the rear bumper cover is removed and then reinstal-

– Workshop Manual ⇒ Rear bumper; Rep. gr. 63; Removing

7.3 Removing the rear impact bar

– Workshop Manual ⇒ Rear bumper; Rep. gr. 63; Removing

7.4 Removing the rear impact bar, Q7 e-tron

Next steps for all vehicles

7.5 Removing the luggage compartment

7.6 Removing the rear cross panel trim