Installation and Conversion Instructions

Macan (95B)
4/22

ENU

6690

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Trailer Hitch – Mechanical (1D6)

Revision:

This bulletin replaces bulletin Group 6 4/22, dated February 10, 2022.

Model Year:

As of 2022

Information:

Retrofitting

Restrictions:

Approved for: USA and Canada (C36).

Figure 1 (USA version)
Note:

The Macan can be retrofitted with a trailer hitch ( Figure 1 (USA version)). Note the following special
features:
•
•
•
•

Permissible tongue weight of 200 kg/ 440 lbs
Plug socket preparation for USA version
Payload following installation, restricted by higher vehicle curb weight!
Permissible total weight and axle load must not be exceeded!

The trailer hitch is also available ex works for new vehicles by requesting optional equipment "1D6 =
Mechanical trailer hitch".

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Information
Further information/technical values, instructions for using the trailer hitch and "Driving with a trailer" can
be found in the:

Parts Info:

•

Macan Owner's Manual, topics: "Trailer Hitch", "More Safety and More Driving Pleasure" and
"Weights"

•

Vehicle registration documents

95B.044.861

 Towbar system – mechanical – USA (1D6), set

Parts list:

Figure 2
8R0.800.491.A

1x

Trailer hitch  Figure 2 -1-

N.907.721.02

4x

Screw, M10 x 105 x 45  Figure 2 -2-

4H0.907.383.M

1x

Control unit for mechanical trailer hitch  Figure 2 -3-

95B.044.802.35

1x

Wire harness ( Figure 2 -4-) consisting of:

———

1x

Ground line for trailer hitch  Figure 2 -4a-

———

1x

Wire harness for control unit  Figure 2 -4b-

PAF.038.501

2x

Expansion rivet, 6 x 12  Figure 2 -5-

95B.807.883.B

1x

Underbody cover reinforcement  Figure 2 -6-

N .910.742.01

4x

Screw, M5 x 16  Figure 2 -7-

7L0.803.593

1x

Stopper for cover, square (not shown)

7L5.971.8851

1x

Cap (USA)  Figure 2 -8-

95B.971.1241

1x

Wire harness (USA, not shown)

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Only contained in set 95B.044.861.

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Installation and Conversion Instructions
Materials:

Tools:

Macan (95B)
4/22

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1x

30 amp fuse (commercially available)

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3x

20 amp fuse (commercially available)

———

1x

Isopropanol (commercially available)

———

1x

Cloth

ENU

Nr.88 - Torque angle torque wrench

VAS 6933 Disassembly tool

9900 - PIWIS Tester 3
Saw or vibrating knife

Steel drill bit, Ø up to 8.0 mm
Drill

Plastic wedge

Round/flat file

Flashlight

Flat scraper

6690

6

Knife
Installing

1

2

Preparatory work
1.1

Drive the vehicle onto a lifting platform.

1.2

Disconnect the battery.  Workshop Manual '2X00IN Work instructions after disconnecting
the battery'

1.3

Remove rear apron.  Workshop Manual '635519 Removing and installing rear apron'

1.4

Removing the center luggage compartment trim (load compartment cover).  Workshop
Manual '700619 Removing and installing centre luggage compartment trim (luggage
compartment cover)'

1.5

Remove side luggage compartment trim panel (luggage compartment cover) .  Workshop
Manual '700619 Removing and installing side luggage compartment trim (luggage
compartment cover)'

1.6

Removing cover for rear lock carrier.  Workshop Manual '703919 Removing and installing
cover for rear lock carrier'

1.7

Removing side trim panel for right luggage compartment.  Workshop Manual '700319
Removing and installing side trim panel for rear luggage compartment'

1.8

Remove rear bumper (  Workshop Manual '635019 Removing and installing rear bumper)'

Electrical work in passenger compartment
2.1

Route and connect ground line

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2.1.1

Disconnect pin connector socket,
green (towbar system preparation)
from the holder from the rear
( Figure 3).
1

2
3

– Pin connector socket,
green (towbar system
preparation)
– Bracket
– Plug (socket) towbar
system plug socket

2.1.2

Unlock pin connector socket (preparation) and push line BL 2.5² out of
pin 6.

2.1.3

Unlock a new green pin connector
socket (ground line) and push line
BL 2.5² into chamber 6.
Lock the new green pin connector
housing (ground line).

2.1.4

Install green pin connector socket
(ground line) into the holder from the
rear ( Figure 4 -Arrow-).
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Figure 3

– Ground line
– Cap nut for ground pin 42

2.1.5

Route ground line to ground pin 42
(rear, right) ( Figure 4).

2.1.6

Install cable ring eyelets onto
ground pin 42 and fasten loosely
with cap nut ( Figure 4 -2-).
Another cable ring eyelet will be
installed on the ground pin 42 later.

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Figure 4

Installation and Conversion Instructions
2.2

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Clip trailer hitch control unit into
bracket ( Figure 5)
1
2
3
4

– Trailer hitch control unit
– Towbar system preparation
– Main wire harness
– Bracket

Information
Wire harness for trailer hitch
preparation is secured to the
main wire harness in the luggage
compartment at the right  Figure 4 -3-.

Figure 5

2.2.2

Disconnect towbar system preparation connector from main wiring harness.

2.2.3

Connect plug connection for trailer hitch preparation to the control unit ( Figure 5
-a-).

Prepare control unit wire harness for installation
A
B
1

2.4

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Install trailer hitch control unit and close it
2.2.1

2.3

Macan (95B)

– Wire harness for control unit (RdW
version)
– Wire harness for control unit
(USA/Australia version)
– Branch for electric towbar system
button

2.3.1

Remove branch for button for
electric towbar system ( Figure 6
-1-) and other branch from the RdW