Audi A6 Sedan - Avant
05/2004 - ....
Ref. 1471
Fitting instructions
1)
Disassemble the bumper, let down the exhaust in the rear and remove the heat shield. Remove the inner
coating in the trunk. Permanently remove the aluminium buffer beam.
2)
Shove the tow bar with the supporting arms in the back in the chassis beam through the openings of the
removed buffer beam. Points (A) and (B) match the provided drillings in the chassis beams. The
drillings by points (A) can be sealed with tape which has to be removed. Insert the bolts and the washers
but do not tighten yet (see tension).
3)
Make an incision in the underside of the bumper as on drawing. Refix the heat shield and the exhaust.
Re-assemble the bumper on the vehicle.
4)
Assemble the ball T43 or the pedestal of the escamotable system T35 together with the security shackle.
Disassemblage bumper
- 2x3 screws on the splashboard
- 2 screws at the bottom of the bumper
- 2x2 small nuts in the trunk in the extreme corners
- 2 small nuts against the rear panel behind the inner coating
- the sides click out to the outside
Composition
Tow bar reference 1471
1 ball T43M006
4 bolts M12x40 - DIN933
4 security washers M12 - DIN128A
1 security shackle (-s) (800000)
4 bolts M10x110 - DIN931
2 nuts M10 - DIN 934
4 security washers M10 - DIN128A
6 washers 40x35x12x4mm
All bolts and nuts : quality 8.8
Note
Please consult your cardealer or owners manual for the maximal permissable towing mass.
Remove any bitumen coating on the fastening position for the tow bar.
When drilling, be carefull not to damage any brake lines, electrical wiring or fuel lines.
- 05/2005 - ....
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