Overview - Impact Member, Audi A7/S7

Fig 1: Overview Of Impact Member, Audi A7/S7

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1. Bolt
   • 3.5 Nm
   • Quantity: 3
2. Grommet
   • For the cable
3. LED Indicator Lamp
   • Make sure the trailer hitch is locked correctly
4. Mount
   • For the cable
   • Removing and installing. Refer to CABLE MOUNT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
5. Bolt
   • 2 Nm
   • Quantity: 3
6. Bolt
   • Quantity: 3
   • Tightening sequence. Refer to Fig 2
7. Foam Seal
   • Replace if damaged
8. Nut
   • 23 Nm + 90°
   • Replace after removing
9. Impact Member
   • For vehicles without a trailer hitch
   • Removing and installing. Refer to IMPACT MEMBER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, VEHICLES WITHOUT TRAILER HITCH, AUDI A7/S7 .
10. Pull Knob
    • For unlocking the trailer hitch
    • Removing and installing. Refer to CABLE MOUNT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
11. Lock Clamp
    • For the pull knob
12. Spring Nut
    • Quantity: 3
13. Bolt
    • Replace after removing
    • Quantity: 2
    • Tightening sequence. Refer to Fig 3
14. Impact Member
    • For vehicles with a trailer hitch
    • Removing and installing. Refer to IMPACT MEMBER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, VEHICLES WITH TRAILER HITCH .
15. Socket
    • Removing and installing. Refer to TRAILER HITCH .
    • Connector assignment. Refer to TRAILER HITCH .

Fig 2: Impact Member Without Trailer Hitch - Tightening Specification And Sequence

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-- Tighten the bolts in a -1 to 6- sequence to 30 Nm.

Fig 3: Impact Member With Trailer Hitch - Tightening Specification And Sequence

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-- Tighten the bolts to 50 Nm +90° in the following sequence: -1 through 4-.