3.3
Safety notes on assembly
WARNING
For safety reasons, the towing bracket must only be fitted
by skilled personnel – risk of accident!
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If replacement parts are required, these must only be
installed by skilled personnel and to undamaged gen-
uine parts – risk of accident!
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Installation must be in line with AUDI AG/Volkswagen
AG guidelines – risk of accident!
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Modification of the towing bracket is prohibited. This
will invalidate the type approval – risk of accident and
legal implications!
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Use of the mounting points approved as standard by
the vehicle manufacturer is mandatory – risk of acci-
dent!
Caution
Towing mode places increased demands on the cooling
system.
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Please consult a qualified AUDI AG/Volkswagen AG
workshop should modifications to the cooling system
be required. Further notes can be found in the “towing
mode” guidebook.
– Remove underbody sealing, body cavity sealant (wax) or in-
sulation material from the area around the contact surfaces
of the towing bracket with the vehicle.
– In order to provide adequate corrosion protection to bare
metal body parts, apply the following products with a brush.
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Single-component primer surfacer LGF.008.001.42/43
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Two-component HS vario surfacer LGF.786.004.A4
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Paint to match the vehicle colour
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Body cavity preserving agent D.330.KD2.A1
Installation instructions - Audi Q5 (80A) 2017 ► Fixed/mechanically removable towing
bracket with E-set (NAR),
Edition 01
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