Overview - Trailer Hitch

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Depending on the version, slight deviations must be considered.

The tightening specifications only apply to factory-installed trailer hitches.

If a different trailer hitch is installed, ask the manufacturer for the tightening specifications.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Trailer Hitch

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Trailer Hitch
- Swiveling trailer hitch
Bolt
NOTE:
The sealing threaded connections seal off the vehicle interior from exhaust gas. They must always be installed.
- Quantity: 3
- 20 Nm + 90°
Connector
- From the trailer hitch to the control module
Bolt
- Quantity: 1
- 2.5 Nm
Trailer Hitch Control Module
-- Removing: remove the bolt and remove the control module from the retainer.

-- Installing: slide the control module into the retainer -arrow a- and tighten the bolt -4-.
Expanding Nut
- Quantity: 1
Connector
- From the control module to the vehicle
Bolt
- Quantity: 2 on each side
- 50 Nm + 180°
- Always replace bolts after loosening them