QTAtlasTrlHtch

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Version 1.1
Date: January 31, 2020
Title: Atlas trailer hitch
Part numbers 3CN092135A/B, 3CN055203
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“Always install the product according to the manufacturer's instructions. Modifications to the vehicle or accessory,
or improper installation of the accessory can result in damage or failure.“
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Step 1) Refer to Elsa Pro and remove rear
bumper cover.
Step 3) Pull harness down and connect to
module, Install speed nuts and thread bolts ¾
of the way. Mount the module to the inside of
the fender well. (See reference image below
for inside view)
Step 2) Remove left rear body vent.
Step 4) Connect white ground wire to
chassis ground stud.
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“Always install the product according to the manufacturer's instructions. Modifications to the vehicle or accessory,
or improper installation of the accessory can result in damage or failure.“
© 2020 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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property rights of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this
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Step 5) Remove body plug and pass the 4 pin trailer harness through. Using cable ties
secure excess harness to the body.
( Inside view reference image)
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“Always install the product according to the manufacturer's instructions. Modifications to the vehicle or accessory,
or improper installation of the accessory can result in damage or failure.“
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property rights of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this
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Step 6) lower the close out panel on the bottom
of the right side of the dash, locate the can bus
splice and make the connection if it is not
already done.
X
Y
Step 7) Use painters tape and cover the area to
be cut out to prevent damage and to provide an
area to draw out cutting area.
Z
Step 8) Locate center of lower portion of
diffusor.
Area X = 15mm down from the style line.
Area Y = 158mm in both directions from center
line.
Area Z = 200mm down from the style line.
Carefully cut out the section using suitable tools.
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“Always install the product according to the manufacturer's instructions. Modifications to the vehicle or accessory,
or improper installation of the accessory can result in damage or failure.“
© 2020 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual
property rights of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this
document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these
materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher.
Step 9) Using a deburring tool clean the edges
of the cut out area.
Step 10) Remove rear bumper support and install Trailer hitch receiver. Tighten the 4 mounting
bolts. Route trailer harness and mount to hitch receiver bracket.
Note: clean excess wax and sealer from bolt contact surface to ensure proper torque.
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“Always install the product according to the manufacturer's instructions. Modifications to the vehicle or accessory,
or improper installation of the accessory can result in damage or failure.“
© 2020 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual
property rights of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this
document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these
materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher.
Step 11) Reinstall rear bumper cover and other parts removed for installation.
Step 12) Connect scan tool, scan vehicle, Select special functions, Adaption, selection option 4 (perform
conversion retrofit with protection license).
Step 13) Perform function test of trailer electrics.
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“Always install the product according to the manufacturer's instructions. Modifications to the vehicle or accessory,
or improper installation of the accessory can result in damage or failure.“
© 2020 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual
property rights of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this
document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these
materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher.