Assembly overview - towing bracket

1. - Bolt.
   • 4 off
   • 50 Nm + 90º
   • Always renew bolt after loosening
2. - Towing bracket
   • Tow hitch with removable ball head
3. - Sealing plug
   • Insert into the opening after removing the tow hitch.
4. - Towing bracket
5. - Cap
6. - Retaining plate
7. - Wiring harness
8. - Electric socket
9. - Bolt.
   • 3 off
   • 2.5 Nm
10. - Bolt.
    • 4 off
    • 20 Nm
    • Gas-tight threaded connections

DANGER! The gas tight threaded connections prevent exhaust gas from penetrating the passenger compartment.

These must always be mounted.

11. - Cavity wax - AKR.308.SP5-

Note To prevent water penetration

Removing and installing towing bracket

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Torque wrench - VAG 1332-

Removing

• Remove rear bumper cover.
• Remove screws -1-.
• Remove the contact box -2-.
• Undo the wiring harness from the fastenings -arrows-.
• Detach wiring harness -5-.

• Remove bolts -arrows-.
• Remove the towing bracket -1-.

Fit in reverse order from removal, remembering the following:

Specified torques