Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual: Removing the ball coupling
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
- Unhitch the trailer .
- Remove the cover from the lock on the handwheel.
- Insert the key ⑧ into the lock and turn it clockwise.
- Hold the ball coupling tightly in your left hand .
- Use your right hand to pull out the handwheel ⑦ in the direction of arrow 1 and keep it in this position.
- Turn the handwheel ⑦ in the direction of arrow 2 until it engages.
- Keep the handwheel in this position and guide the ball coupling downwards out of the mounting. The ball coupling is now in the ready position.
- Let go of the handwheel and stow the pre-tensioned ball coupling safely with the vehicle tools.
- Pivot the trailer socket back fully from left to right to prevent soiling and damage to the mounting.
- Insert the cover back into the bumper until it clicks into place.
WARNING
- Only unlock the ball coupling once the trailer has been unhitched.
Fitting the removable ball coupling
Fig. 106 Overview: removable
ball coupling
Fig. 107 In the rear bumper:
removing the cover of the towing bracket.
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and safety warnings̴ ...
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