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Towing Recognition Control Module -J345-

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

Removing 

-- Turn off the ignition and all electric consumers and remove the key.

-- Remove left side panel trim in luggage compartment. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Disengage connectors -2- and disconnect them from Towing Recognition Control Module.

Fig 1: Identifying Towing Recognition Control Module J345 Connectors And Mounting Bolts
GWWN97-10165Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
NOTE:

The number of connectors on the towing recognition control module can deviate from the illustration depending on the vehicle equipment.

-- Remove mounting bolts -1- and remove towing recognition control module with bracket out of vehicle.

-- Remove mounting bolts -arrows- and remove v from bracket.

Fig 2: Identifying Towing Recognition Control Module J345 Mounting Bolts
GWWN97-10166Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Installing 

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Tighten all threaded connections to specification. Refer to TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS, TOWING RECOGNITION CONTROL MODULE -J345- .

NOTE:

After installing a new towing recognition control module, it must be coded. Refer to TOWING RECOGNITION CONTROL MODULE -J345-, CODING .