Service Installation instructions Audi Q5 (80A) 2017 ► Fixed/mechanically removable towing bracket with E-set (NAR), for package number 80A.092.115 Audi Genuine Accessories Edition 01 Service Department. Technical Information...
Installation instructions - Audi Q5 (80A) 2017 ► Fixed/mechanically removable towing bracket with E-set (NAR), Edition 01 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.
Installation instructions - Audi Q5 (80A) 2017 ► Fixed/mechanically removable towing bracket with E-set (NAR), Edition 01 Safety instructions for pyrotech- nical, electrical and mechanical components of the restraint system General safety instructions Pyrotechnical components comprise: ◆ Airbag units ◆ Belt tensioners ◆...
Installation instructions - Audi Q5 (80A) 2017 ► Fixed/mechanically removable towing bracket with E-set (NAR), Edition 01 ◆ 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.
Installation instructions - Audi Q5 (80A) 2017 ► Fixed/mechanically removable towing bracket with E-set (NAR), Edition 01 Safety notes on the towing bracket – Fitting and operation Notes on the towing vehicle Manufacturer: AUDI AG Model: Q5 2017 ► Offic. Type designation: Maximum trailer weight or trailer drawbar load in kg, as speci- fied by the manufacturer for the above-named vehicle model: ⇒ ...
Installation instructions - Audi Q5 (80A) 2017 ► Fixed/mechanically removable towing bracket with E-set (NAR), Edition 01 Safety notes on assembly 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 –...
Installation instructions - Audi Q5 (80A) 2017 ► Fixed/mechanically removable towing bracket with E-set (NAR), Edition 01 Safety notes on operation WARNING Vehicle handling is affected by the use of towing mode; increased driver awareness is required – risk of accident! ◆...
Installation instructions - Audi Q5 (80A) 2017 ► Fixed/mechanically removable towing bracket with E-set (NAR), Edition 01 Assembly overview and tightening torques Towing bracket with cross member 1 - Towing bracket with cross member q Assembly ⇒ P age 15 2 - Bolt with washer...
Installation instructions - Audi Q5 (80A) 2017 ► Fixed/mechanically removable towing bracket with E-set (NAR), Edition 01 Luggage compartment electrical system 1 - Bracket for trailer de- tector control unit -J345- q Additional required ⇒ P age 8 parts 2 - Fitting trailer detector control unit -J345- 3 - Earth stud on left in...
Installation instructions - Audi Q5 (80A) 2017 ► Fixed/mechanically removable towing bracket with E-set (NAR), Edition 01 Disconnecting the battery – Disconnect the battery⇒ E lectrical system; Rep. gr. 27; Bat- tery; 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.
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Installation instructions - Audi Q5 (80A) 2017 ► Fixed/mechanically removable towing bracket with E-set (NAR), Edition 01 – Assembly overview of the impact bar ⇒ G eneral body re- pairs, Exterior; Rep. gr. 63; Rear bumper; Assembly over- view of the impact bar –...
Installation instructions - Audi Q5 (80A) 2017 ► Fixed/mechanically removable towing bracket with E-set (NAR), Edition 01 Installing the towing bracket Fitting the towing bracket Special tools and workshop equipment required ◆ Hot air blower ◆ Cartridge gun for bodywork sealant...
Installation instructions - Audi Q5 (80A) 2017 ► Fixed/mechanically removable towing bracket with E-set (NAR), Edition 01 – Remove adhesive spots in the luggage compartment that are covering the mounting holes on the longitudinal member. – Insert bolts -A to D- on the left and right on the inside for se- curing the towing bracket and tighten the bolts by hand.
Installation instructions - Audi Q5 (80A) 2017 ► Fixed/mechanically removable towing bracket with E-set (NAR), Edition 01 Electrical connection Fitting the socket with retrofit wiring harness to the connector panel – Route the socket retrofit wiring harness with 7-pin contact in- sert through the opening in the connector panel.
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Installation instructions - Audi Q5 (80A) 2017 ► Fixed/mechanically removable towing bracket with E-set (NAR), Edition 01 – Remove sealing cap -1- from the bottom opening in the body -in the direction of the arrow-. Note The cap -1- is no longer required once the towing bracket has been mounted.
Installation instructions - Audi Q5 (80A) 2017 ► Fixed/mechanically removable towing bracket with E-set (NAR), Edition 01 – Press heat shield -1- towards the cross panel, insert bolts -arrows- and tighten to a torque of 2.5 Nm. Note Make sure the retrofit wiring harness moves freely.
Installation instructions - Audi Q5 (80A) 2017 ► Fixed/mechanically removable towing bracket with E-set (NAR), Edition 01 – Release the convenience system central control unit -J393- holder – Loosen the rear securing nuts -1-. – Loosen the bracket -3- on the fasteners -2- pull upwards with the convenience system central control unit -J393- -arrows-.
Installation instructions - Audi Q5 (80A) 2017 ► Fixed/mechanically removable towing bracket with E-set (NAR), Edition 01 Concluding operations Reassembling the vehicle To install the components, follow the removal steps in reverse order. Observe the “Notes on installation” for the relevant com- ponents and the corresponding tightening torques.
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Installation instructions - Audi Q5 (80A) 2017 ► Fixed/mechanically removable towing bracket with E-set (NAR), Edition 01 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.