Towbar for A6

[SpinneyA6]

Blood hell, sounds like you're having a bit of a nightmare.

if you can get a photo up that would be most appreciated. I think for £30 it might be worth ordering on in as well, especially if there on back order.

[first_timer]

OK, photo attached - sorry it's taken in the dark with flash, not ideal. It shows the cut-out in my original bumper spoiler, to accommodate the Westfalia detachable swan neck and 13-pin single universal socket. The towball is inserted vertically and snaps into place, and the socket pivots down when needed. Obviously, it would be nice for the hole to be covered when not in use, if only to protect the towing kit from winter road salt.

Steve

[SpinneyA6]

That looks like quite a sizable cut, why does it need to be so big?

If it's necessary, I'll definetely order the new spoiler cover.

[first_timer]

Here's another photo, this time with the Westfalia towball attached and the 13-pin socket flipped down. It is a pretty big cut-out, and the space to the right of the towball is not actually needed, but I presume the fitter thought it would look better if the cut-out was symmetrical, rather than off-centre.

Steve

[first_timer]

For anyone interested, I'm having my rear bumper spoiler with a free-hand cut-out changed for the factory version of the spoiler with towing cut-out, but my dealer cannot locate a cover plate for it! They ordered in a cover plate for a Q7 and an earlier A6 model year hoping that one of these might fit, but neither is suitable. I'll post another photo after it has been changed on Monday.

Steve

[SpinneyA6]

I'd be interested to see how it looks.

Do you have a part number for the spoiler and cover? I've had a look round but haven't been able to find one. Was there a charge for having it sprayed, I assume it would have arrived in just primer?

[first_timer]

OK the new rear bumper spoiler, "for vehicle with towing facility", was fitted today. To me, it is an improvement, mainly because the cut out section has sides, at 90 degrees to the opening, making it more 'solid'. See attached photos with and without towbar fitted. Bear in mind that these are taken up close and from ground level. I've also included a more normal perpective of the back of the car, which looks OK.

However, I'm not happy with the lack of a cover plate. I asked the Parts Dept to look again on the system - this time they found something that might be the right part, and they will check again with Audi. Why is this so difficult?!

The part number for the spoiler is A4F0 807 521 D0 1C, cost £28.49 + VAT. BUT - this is for a 2009 A6 Avant. On my car, the bumper spoiler is not painted, it's satin black. I think they were body-coloured on earlier model years, and would require painting - this could be expensive.

Steve

[SpinneyA6]

Hi First Timer,

That looks much better. I'll call in to my local dealer this evening and give them this info, I'm sure they'll be able to locate the part nedded for my 07 saloon.
I phoned them yesterday and was quoted:

£88.59 for the spoiler
£120 to paint
£114 labour

Somehow I think they must have been looking at the wrong part!?

[SpinneyA6]

I went to the local dealer to price up this part for the saloon.

I've been quoted £82 but this will then need to be sprayed as it comes in primer.

The part number is 4F58 075 521 QG RU As far as I'm aware, this comes with the clip on cover.

Does anyone know if this is correct?

Many thanks.

[SpinneyA6]

Hi First Timer,

Did you manage to get the cover sorted out?

I've ordered the part for mine through Central Audi £79 but this will require spraying as it comes in primer