Towing Module: Service and Repair

Towing Recognition Control Module (J345)

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1783)

Removal

- Switch off ignition, switch off all electrical consumers and remove ignition key.

- Remove left luggage compartment trim.

- Release the connectors - arrows - and disconnect them from the towing recognition control module.






• For removal, bracket - 1 - must not be removed.

• The number of connectors on the towing recognition control module can deviate from the illustration depending on the vehicle equipment.

- Remove the mounting bolts - 2 - (2 Nm) and remove towing recognition control module from vehicle.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

- Tighten all threaded connections to the specification. Refer to => [ Towing Recognition Control Module, Tightening Specifications ] Specifications.

• After installing a new towing recognition control module, it must be coded. Refer to => [ Towing Recognition Control Module, Coding ] Programming and Relearning.