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INTRODUCTION
•NOTE! Read through the entire text before carrying
out any work.
•The front page gives the date of this editionandtheedition
it replaces
•The second page shows the tools needed for the
installation and the contents of the installation kit
•The illustrations display the procedure in order of operation.
The order of operation is repeated in the text section
•Cut out the text page in order to follow the illustrations and
text at the same time.
Towbar, detachable
NOTE! Kit contents:
1 Crossmember
2 Screw M14x80 (x2)
3NutM14(x2)
4 Upper bracket (x2)
5 Lower bracket (x2)
6Sleeve(x4)
7 Screw M12x50 (x2)
8 Screw M12x130 (x4)
9 Reinforcement panel with sleeves (x2)
10 Protective plug
11 Strap
12 Protective bag
13 Decal
14 Detachable towbar
15 Blind rivet (x12)
16 Washer (x2)
17 Rubber tab (x4)
18 Screw 4.8 X 9.5
Type approval of the towbar is in the table on the
second page.
It is recommended that the work at steps 7, 8, 22 and
24 is carried out by two people.
1– Turn the ignition key to position 0.
– Remove the ignition key.
NOTE! Wait at least five minutes before
disassembling the connectors or removing other
electrical equipment.
2– Pre-install the cable harness connector for the towbar
accordingtostep1intheInstallatio
n Instructions for
the appropriate cable harness.
3Illustration A
– Liftupandremovethefloorhatch(1).
– Lift up and remove the storage cover (2).
– Remove the side panel (3) on the left-hand side.
Illustration B
– Remove the holder for the cover over the battery by
removing the two nuts from the front edge of the
battery holder. Unscrew the screw in the rear edge a
few turns. Remove the holder.
– Remove the battery cover.
– Disconnect the battery negative lead.
– Move or remove the battery to facilitate access.
4Illustration A
– Remove the perforated sections (3) in the lining mat.
– Remove the nuts (1) in the rear crossmember. This
allows the bumper to be removed.
– Separate the connector (2) for the antenna.
Illustration B
Applies to cars with parking assistance
– Detach the parking assistance module (PAM) from its
location on the member on the left-hand side of the
cargo compartment.
– Detach the smaller connector from the control module.
5–Raisethecar.
Applies to cars with rear mudflaps
– Remove the rear wheels.
– Carefully drill out the rivets holding the mudflap on
both sides. Use a Ø6 mm (1/4") diameter drill bit.
– Remove the mudflaps.
6Applies to cars up to and including model year –2004
(CH -458999)
– Carefully drill out the rivets (2) underneath the bumper
on both sides. Use a Ø6mm(1/4")diameter drill bit.
– Remove the screw (1) holding the wheel arch liner for
thebumpercoveronbothsides.
Do not damage any of the plastic components.
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