Impact Member, Removing And Installing, With Trailer Hitch: Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Audi SQ8, 2024 Audi Q8, 2023 Audi SQ8, and 2023 Audi Q8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
-- Remove the bumper cover. Refer to BUMPER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the outer left and right filler piece OVERVIEW - IMPACT MEMBER.
-- If equipped, remove the bolts -5 and 6- and remove the trailer hitch socket -4-.
-- Remove the left and right bolts -1 and 2-.
-- Remove the impact member -3- with a second technician.
Market-Specific for North America:
-- Release and disconnect the connectors -2-.
-- Free up the wiring harness -1- -arrows-.
Continuation:
-- Release and disconnect the connectors -1 and 3-.
-- Free up the connector -2-.
-- Free up the wiring harness -4- -arrows-.