Overview - Impact Member

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Impact Member

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1. Filler Piece
2. Impact Member
   • For vehicles with a trailer hitch
   • Removing and Installing. Refer to IMPACT MEMBER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, Q5 WITHOUT HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM WITH TRAILER HITCH .
3. Bolt
   • Replace after removing
   • Quantity: 4
   • Tightening specifications and sequence
     • Q5 without high-voltage system. Refer to Fig 3.
     • Q5 with high-voltage system. Refer to Fig 4.
4. Crossmember
   • Equipped on some models
5. Bolt
   • Replace after removing
   • Quantity: 4
   • Tightening specification Fig 2.
6. Foam Seal
7. Impact Member
   • For vehicles without a trailer hitch
   • Removing and Installing. Refer to IMPACT MEMBER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, WITHOUT TRAILER HITCH .
8. Socket
   • Removing and Installing. Refer to TRAILER HITCH .
9. Bolt
   • Quantity: 2
   • 3.5 Nm

Impact Member - Tightening Specification and Sequence

Fig 2: Impact Member - Tightening Sequence

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-- Tighten the bolts and nuts gradually in the sequence shown.

Q5 without high-voltage system: impact member with trailer hitch - tightening specification and sequence.

Fig 3: Q5 Without High-Voltage System: Impact Member With Trailer Hitch - Tightening Sequence

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-- Tighten the bolts in steps in the sequence shown.

Q5 with high-voltage system: impact member with trailer hitch - tightening specification and sequence.

Fig 4: Q5 With High-Voltage System: Impact Member With Trailer Hitch - Tightening Sequence

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-- Tighten the bolts in steps in the sequence shown.