Audi A6 Typ 4G: Trailer Hitch
Overview - Outlet, Towing Recognition Control Module

1 - LED Indicator Lamp
- Trailer Hitch -Locked- Indicator Lamp -K226-, Trailer Hitch
-Unlocked- Indicator Lamp -K227-
- Make sure the trailer hitch is locked correctly
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "LED Indicator Lamp, Removing and Installing".
2 - Mount
- For the cable
- For unlocking the trailer hitch
3 - Upper Frame
- For Towing Recognition Control Module -J345-
4 - Towing Recognition Control Module -J345-
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Towing Recognition Control Module -J345-, Removing and
Installing".
5 - Connectors
6 - Trailer Socket -U10-
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Electrical Equipment General Information; Rep. Gr.96; Trailer Hitch.
- For the connector assignment. Refer to
→ Electrical Equipment General Information; Rep. Gr.96; Trailer Hitch.
LED Indicator Lamp, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the luggage compartment left side trim panel cover.
- Remove the LED indicator lamp -4-
from the cable mount -1- and free
up the electric wire -3-.
- Remove the connector -2- from
the mount and disconnect it.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

Towing Recognition Control Module -J345-, Removing and Installing
- If the control module was replaced, select the "Replace"
function for the respective control module in "Guided Fault
Finding" or "Guided Functions" using the Vehicle Diagnostic
Tester.
Removing
- Remove the luggage compartment right side trim panel cover.
- Disconnect the connectors -2, 3 and 4-.
- Release the tab in direction of
-arrow- and remove the towing recognition control module
-1- from the upper retaining frame.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

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- Remove the center console storage compartment. Refer to
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Overview - Relay Carriers, Fuse Panels and E-Boxes
1 - Nut
3 Nm
Quantity: 2
2 - Screw
3 Nm
Quantity: 4
3 - Engine Control Module
4 - Nut
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Radio -R-, Removing and Installing, RMC, 8DN, 8DP
The Radio -R- is integrated in the Information Electronics Control Module 1
-J794-. Refer to
→ Chapter "Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794-, Removing and
Installing".
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General Information
Perform a road test to determine if a vehicle pulls to one
side and if so, when and to which side. If the vehicle pulls to
one side, see procedure
→ Chapter "Corrective Action when Vehicle Pulls to One Side".
If the vehicle alignment is measured, submit the measurement