Installation and Conversion Instructions

Macan (95B)
4/22

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6690

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Trailer Hitch – Mechanical (1D6)
Change overview:
Version

Date

Change

1

02/10/2022

•

First publication

2

06/09/2022

•

Update of order types

3

11/04/2024

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•
•

Update of MY
Update of Parts Info
Update of PIWIS Tester version

4

01/08/2026

•

Update of MY

Information:

Retrofitting

Model Year:

As of 2022 up to 2026

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!

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

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

Always order at the same time:
95B.807.883.B

Þ Figure 2 --6-⇒ Trailer hitch reinforcement (1D6)⇒

Parts list:

Figure 2

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8R0.800.491.A

1x

Þ Figure 2 -1Trailer hitch ⇒

N.907.721.02

4x

Þ Figure 2 -2Screw, M10 x 105 x 45 ⇒

4H0.907.383.M

1x

Þ Figure 2 -3Control unit for mechanical trailer hitch ⇒

95B.044.802.35

1x

Þ Figure 2 -4-) consisting of:
Wire harness (⇒

———

1x

Þ Figure 2 -4aGround line for trailer hitch ⇒

———

1x

Þ Figure 2 -4bWire harness for control unit ⇒

PAF.038.501
N .910.742.01

2x
4x

Þ Figure 2 -5Expansion rivet, 6 x 12 ⇒
Þ Figure 2 -7Screw, M5 x 16 ⇒

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Macan (95B)

Installation and Conversion Instructions
7L0.803.593
7L5.971.8851

95B.971.1241
1

Materials:

Tools:

4/22

1x
1x

Stopper for cover, square (not shown)
Þ Figure 2 -8Cap (USA) ⇒

1x

Wire harness (USA, not shown)

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Only contained in set 95B.044.861.

———

1x

30 amp fuse (commercially available)

———

3x

20 amp fuse (commercially available)

———

1x

Isopropanol (commercially available)

———

1x

Cloth

Nr.88 - Torque angle torque wrench

VAS 6933 Disassembly tool

P90999 - PIWIS Tester 4

Steel drill bit, Ø up to 8.0 mm

Saw or vibrating knife

Drill

Plastic wedge
Flashlight

Round/flat file
Flat scraper

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
Þ Figure 4 -Arrow-).
rear (⇒
1
2

2.2

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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
Þ Figure 4 -2-).
nut (⇒
Another cable ring eyelet will be
installed on the ground pin 42 later.

Install trailer hitch control unit and close it

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Figure 4

Installation and Conversion Instructions
2.2.1

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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

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

Prepare control unit wire harness for installation
A
B
1

2.4

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