Audi Q3: Trailer Hitch
Overview - Trailer Hitch Socket and 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 - Towing Recognition Control Module -J345-
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Towing Recognition Control Module -J345-, Removing and
Installing".
4 - Frame
- For Towing Recognition Control Module -J345-
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.
- Disconnect the connector -2-.
- Remove the LED indicator lamp -3-
from the cable mount -1- and free
up the electric wire -4-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

Towing Recognition Control Module -J345-, Removing and Installing
- If replacing the control module, select the "Replace Control
Module" function see Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
Removing
- Remove the luggage compartment right side trim panel cover.
- Open the clip -arrow-.
- Remove the control module -4-
from the frame.
- Disconnect the connectors -1, 2 and 3-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

- Remove the illumination ring -1-
with the Socket Illumination Bulb -L42- from the center console
rear cover -2-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- The illumination ring can only be inserted into the mount in
one position.
- Install the 12 V socket. Refer to
→ Chapter "12 V Socket 2 -U18-, Removing and Installing".

Special Tools
Locking Pin -T40011-

Calibration Tool -VAS6350-

Trim Removal Wedge -3409-

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Overview - E-box, Wire Junction, Fuse Panel, Suppressor
1 - Nut
9 Nm
2 - Wiring Harness
3 - Nut
4.5 Nm
4 - Suppressor -C24-
Removing and i
Removing
- Remove the relay and fuse panel and move them to the side
with the wires still connected. Refer to
→ Chapter "Relay and Fuse Panel B -SB- in the E-Box, Removing
and Insta
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Additional function buttons
Fig. 19 Right side of the multifunction steering wheel
Fig. 20 Volume knob with joystick function
Adjusting the volume
You can adjust the volume of an audio source or a
system message (for example, from the voice
recognition system) when the sound is playing.
To raise
Manual dimming rearview mirror
Pull the lever on the bottom of the mirror back.
Automatic dimming rearview mirror
The interior and exterior mirrors dim automatically
when light shines on them, for example
from headlights on a vehicle behind you.
WARNING
Applies to: vehicles with automatic di