Quick Tip 1.0

Quick Tip
Version 1.0
Date: June. 30, 2020
Title: Trailer hitch installation quick tip
2020 Cross Sport and 2021 Atlas
Part numbers: 3CM092135, 3CM055203A
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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 2) Refer to Elsa Pro to remove left side body vent.
Step 3) Remove inner bumper impact bar, Re-install bolts located in position 2 to seal the interior against
the ingress of exhaust gasses.
Step 4) Remove body plug and pass trailer electrics harness through
Note: The close out panel does not need to be removed but it does allow greater access to the body plug
if the panel is removed.
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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.
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Step 5) Mount the trailer electrics module to the body. Insert all 3 connectors into the module as shown
above. The white ground wire connects to the chassis ground point. ( on Atlas it will be directly below the
module, On Cross Sport is will be located up on the wheel well area.
Step 6) Install the trailer hitch assembly, torque the bolts to 70Nm + 135 degrees.
Step 7) Install GSM antenna previously removed, Refer to ESLA Pro for proper torque and positioning.
Route trailer harness along trailer hitch and mount the 4 pin connector using the provided hardware.
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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.
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Step 8) Bumper preperation
A) It is recommended to replace the lower valance with one that has the factory cut out for the trailer
hitch. For vehicles with park distance control it is also necessary to cut out the 2 sensor holes. Refer to
Elsa pro for lower valance replacement and part distance sensor installation.
B) Cutting the trailer hitch opening is also an approved method.
1) Determind center of bumper cover and mark the section according to image below.
2) X = .59in (15mm)
3) Y = 7.09in (180mm)
4) Z = 5.90in (150mm)
5) Carefully cut out the section using suitable tools and debur the cutting edges, as necessary.
Step 9) Re-install bumper cover and other parts previously removed.
Note pay special attention to wheel house moldings for damage and broken retainers and replace as
necessary.
Step 10) Connect the can buss connectors under the right side of the dash near the lower A-Pillar.
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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.
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Step 11) Connect scan tool, scan vehicle, Select special functions, Adaption, selection option 4 (perform
conversion retrofit with protection license).
Step 12) 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.