Trailer Hitch Socket, Removing And Installing - Version 3: Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Audi S3, 2023 Audi RS 3, 2023 Audi A3 Quattro, and 2023 Audi A3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
-- Fold out the trailer hitch. Refer to the vehicle Service Information.
-- Switch off the ignition and remove the ignition key.
-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.
-- Remove the socket from the retaining plate.
-- Remove the rubber cover from the socket.
-- Release the clips in the direction of -arrows- and push the multi-pin connector -1- out of the socket -2-.
-- Release the retaining clips in direction of -arrows- and remove retainer -2- from multiple connector -3-.
NOTE:
Carefully remove the retainer so that contacts -2- of the multiple connector are not disconnected from the wiring harness.