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Installing the towing bracket
7.1
Fitting the towing bracket
Special tools and workshop equipment required
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Hot air blower
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Cartridge gun for bodywork sealant
Preparatory work
Caution
The body fold and threaded holes must be sealed using a
suitable bodywork sealant to prevent any moisture from
entering them.
Seal the holes of the detached damper
Note
The area of the bonding surfaces on the rear of the vehicle
must be cleaned. Treat bare metal body parts with anti-rust
paint.
– Stick the adhesive spots -A- onto the holes and heat using a
hot air blower.
Note
Applying heat to the adhesive spots increases their elasticity
and bonds them with the body.
Seal the longitudinal member body fold
Note
The area of the bonding surfaces around the body folds must
be cleaned. Treat bare metal body parts with anti-rust paint.
– Seal the body fold of longitudinal member -B- on the right,
left and in the upper area using bodywork sealant.
7.2
Installing the towing bracket
– Position the towing bracket on the ends of the frame with the
help of a second technician.
Caution
Make sure that the towing bracket with cross member is
handled and transported correctly. Only transport the tow-
ing bracket on the cross member -1-.
Installation instructions - Audi Q5 (80A) 2017 ► Fixed/mechanically removable towing
bracket with E-set (NAR),
Edition 01
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