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13 Towing bracket
Observe notes on contact corrosion ⇒ page 264 .
13.1 Socket for towing bracket
⇒ Electrical system; General information; Rep. gr. 96 ; Towing
bracket
13.2 Removing and installing trailer detector
control unit - J345-
Trailer detector control unit - J345- is located on right side of lug‐
gage compartment beneath battery.
Removing
– If control unit is to be renewed, select the “Replace control unit”
function for appropriate control unit in ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
tester.
– Continue to follow the instructions on the display of the vehicle
diagnostic tester.
– Remove battery ⇒ page 3 .
– Unplug electrical connectors -1- and -2-.
– Unscrew bolts -3- and take out trailer detector control unit -
J345- .
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
– Install battery ⇒ page 4 .
Tightening torque
Component Nm
Trailer detector control unit - J345- to body 3
Audi A8 2003 ➤
Electrical system - Edition 08.2014
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