Audi A4 Owner's Manual page 240

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238 Towing a trailer
– Pull out the knob in direction
A
tion until the locking ball
b
Inserting the ball joint
– With the spring mechanism in the "ready" position,
insert the ball joint into the mounting fixture and push it
upwards ⇒ page 237, fig. 240 in the direction indicated
(arrow) ⇒
. The spring mechanism should then
engage automatically with an audible click.
– Lock the ball joint by turning the key anti-clockwise.
– Take out the key and press the cover cap provided onto
the lock.
Continued ⇒ page 238, "Fitting the ball joint (step 4)".
WARNING
If it is not possible to set the spring mechanism to the "ready"
position as described above, do not use the ball joint. Please take
your vehicle to a qualified workshop.
To avoid injury, keep your hands away from the knob and the
cover piece when inserting the ball joint into the mounting fixture.
Note
Make sure that the knob can turn freely when the ball joint is
inserted.
A
a , hold and turn in direc-
Applies to vehicles: with removable towing bracket
A engages ⇒
Fitting the ball joint (step 4)
.
5
Safety check
– Check that the green marking
is inside the green zone on the ball joint.
– Check that the knob is directly against the ball joint, so
that there is no gap
joint.
– Check that the ball joint is locked and the key is removed
(so that the knob cannot be pulled out).
Fig. 241 Removable
towing bracket: Safety
check
Fig. 242 Area below
rear bumper: Electrical
socket for trailer
A ⇒ fig. 241 on the knob
6
A
between the knob and the ball
7