Product Details
- Brand: Draw-Tite
- Model: 75218 63153 63240
- Includes: Class 3 Trailer Tow Hitch, Rambler Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier, Trailer Tow Hitch Pin & Clip
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Description
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Trailer Tow Hitch For 13-18 Audi Q3 Basket Cargo Carrier Platform w/ Hitch Pin Install Notes
Installation Instructions for Audi Q3
Part Numbers:
- 75218
- 87687
- 44769
Applications:
- 2012-Current Audi Q3 (*Visit the manufacturer's website for the most up-to-date application years and trim levels.)
Tools Required:
- Ratchet
- Torque Wrench
- Safety Glasses
- Sockets: 13mm, 11/16"
- T20, T30 Star Drivers
- Utility Knife
- Marker
Installation Time:
- Approximately 50 minutes (for professional installers)
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Remove Lower Fascia:
- Use T20 and T30 star drivers to remove:
- (4) screws at the bottom of the fascia.
- (3) screws inside each wheel well.
- Use T20 and T30 star drivers to remove:
-
Remove Bumper:
- Use a 13mm socket to remove:
- (2) screws on the driver’s side.
- (4) screws on the passenger side.
- Return the bumper and screws to the customer.
- Use a 13mm socket to remove:
-
Position Hitch:
- Raise the hitch into position.
- Insert brackets into frame rail openings as shown in Figure 3.
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Install Fasteners:
- Use pull wires to feed carriage bolts and spacers through the frame rail openings (see Figure 4).
- Pull wires through the slots on the bracket and the holes on the frame rail.
- Remove pull wires and loosely install conical washers and hex nuts on the hitch.
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Torque Fasteners:
- Tighten all 7/16” GR5 fasteners with a torque wrench to 50 lb-ft (68 N·m).
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Trim Lower Fascia:
- Locate the center line of the lower fascia.
- Trim a 3.5” tall by 3.5” wide area starting from the slot opening in the fascia (see Figure 5).
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Reinstall Components:
- Reinstall the screws and fascia removed in Step 1.
- Double-check the trimmed area to ensure no interference between the fascia and the hitch.
- Make additional trimming if necessary.
Hardware List:
- (4) 7/16"-14 x 1.75" GR5 Carriage Bolts
- (4) 0.188 x 1 x 2 Spacers
- (4) 7/16" Conical Washers
- (4) 7/16"-14 GR2 Hex Nuts
- (4) 7/16" Pull Wires
Safety Notes:
- Check the hitch frequently to ensure all fasteners and the ball are properly tightened.
- If the hitch is removed, plug all holes in the trunk pan or other body panels to prevent water and exhaust fumes from entering.
- Replace any damaged hitch or ball immediately.
- Follow all safety precautions when working beneath the vehicle, and wear eye protection.
- Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch.
Specifications:
- Hitch Type and Weight Ratings:
- Weight Carrying: Max Trailer Weight 4,500 lbs (2,043 kg), Max Tongue Weight 450 lbs (204 kg).
- Weight Distributing: Not applicable.
- Complies with safety specifications and requirements for connecting devices and towing systems of the State of New York, V.E.S.C. Regulation V-5, and SAE J684.