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Introduction

After purchasing the towbar corresponding to the vehicle, we will carry out the assembly on it. The assembly is done by removing the spare wheel and placing cage nuts in the holes already present on the chassis.

  1. 
Remove the spare wheel by unscrewing the screw located in the trunk.

You can use a large screwdriver or the spare tire key.

You can use a large screwdriver or the spare tire key.
    • Remove the spare wheel by unscrewing the screw located in the trunk.

    • You can use a large screwdriver or the spare tire key.

  2. 
Remove the towbar from its packaging and present it to check its compatibility with the vehicle.

The two parts that make up the hitch must be assembled provisionally. Do not tighten completely in order to be able to adjust the exact position during the final tightening.

The two parts that make up the hitch must be assembled provisionally. Do not tighten completely in order to be able to adjust the exact position during the final tightening.
    • Remove the towbar from its packaging and present it to check its compatibility with the vehicle.

    • The two parts that make up the hitch must be assembled provisionally. Do not tighten completely in order to be able to adjust the exact position during the final tightening.

  3. 
The kit comes with cage nuts that fit directly into the chassis holes.

The kit comes with cage nuts that fit directly into the chassis holes.

The kit comes with cage nuts that fit directly into the chassis holes.
    • The kit comes with cage nuts that fit directly into the chassis holes.

  4. 
The hitch is fixed at 5 points under the vehicle chassis:

2 fixing points located at the rear of the vehicle under the bumper.

1 point on the right part of the chassis (still at the rear at the location of the spare wheel).
    • The hitch is fixed at 5 points under the vehicle chassis:

    • 2 fixing points located at the rear of the vehicle under the bumper.

    • 1 point on the right part of the chassis (still at the rear at the location of the spare wheel).

    • 1 point on the left side.

    • Finally 1 point located towards the front left side. (still in the spare wheel location).

  5. 
Present the hitch and engage all the screws without tightening.

Once the assembly is positioned you can carry out the final tightening

The tow ball is removable and held with 2 bolts.
    • Present the hitch and engage all the screws without tightening.

    • Once the assembly is positioned you can carry out the final tightening

    • The tow ball is removable and held with 2 bolts.

    • Remember to grease the tow ball and protect it when not in use.

  6. 
Reposition the spare wheel and tighten the retaining bracket (screw in the trunk).

Reposition the spare wheel and tighten the retaining bracket (screw in the trunk).
    • Reposition the spare wheel and tighten the retaining bracket (screw in the trunk).

Finish Line

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Romain Macor

Member since: 07/09/2017

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Good morning,

Could you give me the references of the bolts and cage nuts/washers?? Thanks!

allaisarthur28 - Resolved on Release Reply

easy to assemble with this video thank you

goblet frederic - Resolved on Release Reply

The whole part about the harness and its connection is missing. It's a shame. Otherwise, very clear tutorial.

a_bosc2000 - Resolved on Release Reply

very explicit video no difficulty to set up thank you

goblet frederic - Resolved on Release Reply

Thank you for taking the time to do this tutorial, we save time thanks to you!

Romain Catinaud - Resolved on Release Reply

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