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A fixed 2-inch receiver for the second-generation Q5. It is the practical lower-cost option when a permanently visible receiver is acceptable.

The receiver mounts behind the Q5’s bumper structure, so the installation requires substantially more access than the finished appearance suggests.

1. Protecting the vehicle and opening the cargo area

Rear lights, sensors, liftgate operation, and bumper alignment are documented. The cargo threshold and side trim are opened to reach the concealed bumper hardware without damaging finished panels.

2. Removing the rear fascia

Wheel-arch trim, liners, taillights, lower fasteners, and rear electrical connections are released in the correct order. The bumper cover is removed and stored on a protected surface.

3. Opening the structural mounting points

The factory reinforcement and retained brackets are removed as required. Body threads, hardware, heat shielding, and mounting surfaces are inspected before the receiver is raised.

4. Installing the receiver behind the bumper

The hitch and retained factory structure are aligned at the body mounting points. New structural hardware is started by hand, tightened evenly, and torqued to specification before the fascia returns.

5. Reassembly and final clearance check

All sensors, electrical connectors, taillights, trim, liners, and cargo panels are restored. Panel gaps, lighting, parking sensors, liftgate operation, receiver alignment, exhaust clearance, and safety-chain access are verified.

Fixed receiver. The receiver remains below the bumper at all times. Choose the hidden counterpart if preserving the original appearance between uses is the priority.

Wiring is not offered with this standard receiver. The only Audi trailer wiring we install is the compatible Stealth passive tow-kit wiring supplied as part of a Stealth towing package. We do not install or program Audi's active factory-style harnesses.