Volvo 31265663 User manual

Instruction No Version Part. No.
31265459 1.4 31265663, 31265673, 31265668
Tow hitch, fixed
J8903199
Instruction No Version Part. No.
31265459 1.4 31265663, 31265673, 31265668
Tow hitch, fixed
J8903199
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Equipment
A0000162 IMG-281883 IMG-239664 IMG-240693
IMG-261183
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IMG-262084
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INTRODUCTION
Read through all of the instructions before starting installation.
Notifications and warning texts are for your safety and to
minimise the risk of something breaking during installation.
Ensure that all tools stated in the instructions are available
before starting installation.
Certain steps in the instructions are only presented in the form
of images. Explanatory text is also given for more complicated
steps.
In the event of any problems with the instructions or the
accessory, contact your local Volvo dealer.
Preparations
1
J8601089
Preparations
Remove the four screws (1) for the bumper cover. The screws
are underneath/on the sides of the tailgate opening and in the
lower edge of the bumper.
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2
IMG-280924
Carry out on both the left and right-hand sides:
Remove the six screws (1) holding the bumper cover at the rear
edge of the wing liner in the rear wheel arch.
3
J8504526
Carry out on both the left and right-hand sides:
Detach the end of the bumper cover by grasping it inside the
wing liner and carefully pulling until the catches at the top edge
release.
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4
J8504527
Remove the bumper cover by pulling it straight backwards.
Disconnect any parking assistance connectors.
5
IMG-227760
Clean any underseal and dirt from the inner member of the
bumper where the L-profile for the tow hitch is to be located.
Clean the metal flange on the inside and outside where the
reinforcement stay is to be located.
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6
J8903194
Install the L profile on the inner member of the bumper with four
M10x25 flange screws and corresponding flanged nuts. Do not
tighten yet.
7
IMG-261184
Fit the tow hitch retainer on the L profile using two M14x110
flanged screws and corresponding flanged nuts. Do not tighten
yet.
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8
IMG-241888
Applies to cars with 5-cylinder engines
Place a support under the silencer.
Detach the silencer's rubber mounting from its brackets on the
right-hand and left-hand side.
9
IMG-242363
Applies to cars with 5-cylinder engines
Remove the screws and brackets of the silencer mounting on
the right and left side.
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10
J8903549
Applies to cars with 4-cylinder engines
Detach the rubber mounting for the end pipes from the bracket
on the underside of the left-hand side member.
Remove the screw and the bracket.
Installation
11
IMG-241900
Installation
Insert the reinforcement stay from the back over the silencer.
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12
IMG-280925
Install three M8x30 screws with washers on each side of the
reinforcement stay. Do not tighten yet. Install in the order
illustrated.
13
IMG-280926
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14
IMG-261185
Install four M10x25 flange screws, which are screwed through
the tow hitch cradle and reinforcement stay in the mounting
plate. Do not tighten yet.
15
IMG-280927
Tighten the L profile's four M10 screws (1) alternatingly so that
the L profile and the inner member of the bumper lie against
each other correctly. Tightening torque: 47 Nm (35 lbf.ft).
Tighten the four M10 screws (2) of the towbar retainer and
reinforcement stay alternatingly. Tightening torque: 47 Nm (35
lbf.ft).
Tighten the two M14 screws (3). Tightening torque: 200 Nm (147
lbf.ft).
Tighten the six screws (4) for the reinforcement stay's front
mountings alternately. Torque tighten to 20 Nm (15 lbf.ft), angle
tighten to 90°. There is not much space for torque tightening the
middle screw, use special tool, 9814102 with a 3/8" socket
extension.
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16
IMG-260372
Refit the rubber mounting.
Remove the support from under the silencer.
Install the tow hitch wiring following separate installation
instructions.
17
IMG-261188
Applies to cars without body kit
Apply tape to the outside of the bumper cover, opposite the
marking (1) on the inside. This is done to protect the paint from
the saw when cutting out the cut-out for the towbar.
Cut out the cut-out following the existing marking. The marking
on the bumper cover is only a thin line.
Note!
Do not damage the painted surface of the bumper cover.
Smooth off the sawn edges with a fine toothed file or knife.
Remove the tape.
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18
J8601268
Applies to cars with body kit
Apply tape to the outside of the spoiler, opposite the markings
on the inside. This is done to protect the paint from the saw
when cutting out the cut-out for the towbar wiring connector.
Cut out the cut-out following the existing markings.
Note!
Do not damage the painted surface of the spoiler.
Note!
Saw out so that the raised edge on the inside that marks the
cut-out remains.
Smooth off the sawn edges using a fine toothed file. Remove the
tape.
19
IMG-280689
Reinstall the bumper cover to the body.
Connect any parking assistance connectors.
Press the bumper cover ends so that they engage in the body
mountings.
Reinstall the screws in the wheel arches, on the top and at the
lower edge of the bumper cover.
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