Detachable Tow Hitch

Detachable tow hitch

USA/Canada/Australia


































INTRODUCTION
- NOTE! Read through the entire text before carrying out any work.
- The front page gives the date of this edition and the edition 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 so that the illustrations and text can be followed at the same time.
The text and illustration at point 8b have been changed since the last edition.

Kit contents:
1. Cross member (1X)
2. Screw M14x80 (2X)
3. Nut M14 (2X)
4. Upper bracket (2X)
5. Lower bracket (2X)
6. Sleeve (4X)
7. Screw M12X50 (2X)
8. Screw M12X130 (4X)
9. Reinforcement panel with sleeves (2X)
10. Protective cover, assembly (1X)
11. Belt (1X)
12. Protective bag (1X)
13. Decal (1X)
14. Detachable tow hitch (1X)
15. Blind rivet (10X)
16. Washer (2X)
17. Rubber tab (4X).
Type approval of the tow hitch is in the table on page 2.

Note! A new lining mat is required for cars manufactured up to week 13, 2000. The lining mats are ordered separately for these cars.

It is recommended that operations 6 and 12 are carried out by two people.






Detachable tow hitch

- 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.

Applies only to detachable tow bars
- Pre-install the cable harness connector for the tow hitch according to point 1 in Installation Instructions 9172576 and 9172577.

Illustration A




- Lift up and remove the floor hatch (1)
- Lift up and remove the storage cover (2)
- Remove the side panel (3) on the left-hand side.

Illustration B




- Remove the cover over the battery: Remove the two nuts from the front edge of the holder. Slacken off the screws at the rear of the holder a few turns. Remove the holder
- Remove the battery cover
- Disconnect the battery negative lead
- Move or remove the battery to facilitate access.





Applies only if the car has a lining mat with 4 perforations
- Remove the perforated sections (3) from the lining mat.

Applies only if the car has a lining mat with 1 perforation
- Remove the lining mat.

Applies to all cars
- Remove the nuts (1) in the rear cross member. This allows the bumper to be removed
- Separate the connector (2) for the antenna.

- Raise the car.

Illustration 5A only applies to cars with mudguards




- Remove the rear wheels
- Carefully drill out the rivets holding the mudguard on both sides. Use a 6 mm (13/32") diameter drill bit
- Remove the mudguards.

Illustration 5B applies to all cars




- Carefully drill out the rivet (2) at the bottom of the bumper on both sides. Use a 6 mm (13/32") diameter drill bit
- Remove the screw (1) holding the liner for the bumper cover on both sides. Do not damage any of the plastic components.





Only applies if the car has clips:
- Remove the clips (1) at the bottom of the bumper cover. First press in the centre of the clips until they click
- Remove the clips.

Note! The clips will be reused.

Applies to all models:
- Pull the bumper backwards slightly. Bend out the sides (2) so that they detach from the mounting (3). Then pull the bumper backwards until it detaches completely
- Place the bumper on a clean underlay that will not damage the paint.

Only applies if the car is equipped with mouldings:
- Carefully remove the moulding (4) from the expander clips.

Illustration A




- Remove the rivet (1) on the bracket (2) for the silencer. Use cutting nippers
- Remove the screws (3) on the bracket
- Remove the rubber mountings (4). Remove the bracket. The bracket will not be used again.

Illustration 7B




- Remove the screws (1). Remove the bracket (2). The bracket will not be used again.

Illustration A




- Install masking tape on the outside of the bumper to avoid damage from the saw
- Leave the masking tape in place throughout the installation procedure
- Cut out along inside of flange (1) on the underside of the bumper so that the flange stays in place in the bumper
- Also cut out the shaded areas on both sides of the flange following the markings on the bumper
- After cutting, smooth off the edges using a file.

Only applies if the car is equipped with mouldings:
- Also cut out the moulding following the instructions (2).

Illustration B applies to the V70-R




- Apply masking tape to the outside of the exhaust pipe cover to avoid damage from the saw. Leave the masking tape in place throughout the installation procedure
- Saw along the marked projection. Remove the cut out surface
- After cutting, smooth off the edges using a file.




- Remove the tow hitch. First turn the handle (1) to the right until a click is heard and the pin (2) is in the outer position. Pull the tow hitch straight back. Ensure that the shaft is greased.

Illustration 10A shows how the tow hitch and its components are assembled and installed on the car body





Illustration 10B shows how the brackets are assembled on the body





Illustration 10C shows the installation of the rubber mounting for the exhaust system





Illustration 10D shows how the member is assembled with the brackets





Illustration 10E displays how to bend the heat deflector plate




- Clean away any underseal and dirt from the surfaces between the tow hitch and the bodywork.

Illustration B. Carry out this procedure on both sides. The right side is displayed
- Install the screws (7, 8) from underneath the brackets (4:1, 5:1, 9:1), including the spacers (6). Tighten by hand. The arrows on the brackets (4:1, 5:1, 5:1) must point towards the centre of the car.

Illustration 10C
- Install the heat deflector plate (14) with the screw (12). See point 10E.

Illustration 10E
- Loosely screw the heat deflector plate into place on the member (2) using the screw (1)
- Bend the heat deflector plate using a screwdriver
- Fully screw in the screw.

Illustration 10C
- Reinstall the rubber mounting (13) for the silencer. Use soap to facilitate installation.

Illustration 10D
- Insert the member (1) between the brackets (4, 5). Centre it around the holes
- Install the screws (2) and the washers (16) from the underside of the bracket (5). Install the nuts (3) from above the bracket. Do not tighten.

Illustration 10A
- Check that the distance between the member (1) and the spare wheel well is 10 mm. Centre the tow hitch to the car.

Illustration B. Carry out this procedure on both sides. The right side is displayed
- Tighten the screws (7). Tighten to 79 Nm (58 lbf.ft.)
- Tighten the screws (8). Tighten to 120 Nm (88 lbf.ft.).

Illustration 10D
- Tighten the screw (2) and nut (3). Tighten to 136 Nm (100 lbf.ft). Tighten on the right and left-hand side.

Illustration A and B
- Wait at least five minutes, so that the joint has time to set. Then tighten the screws (8) on both sides, a quarter turn (angle tighten 90°).

Note! Torque tightened screws that have been removed must not be reused.

- Underseal.

Applies to Sweden only
- Carry out this operation only after the state road worthiness inspection.





Only applies if the car is equipped with mouldings:
- Reinstall the mouldings (3) on the expander clips. Press the mouldings into place.

Applies to all models:
- Reinstall the guide lugs (4) and the clips (5) if they have been removed
- Reinstall the bumper by pressing it forwards. Ensure that the four screws that are protruding from the bumper align with the holes in the car
- Before the bumper is completely installed slide in the top edge (1) in its grooves. Then slide in the bumper fully
- Check that the guide lug (4) and clip (5) are centred with the hole in the wheel arch lining.




- Tighten the screw (1) on both sides
- Rivet (2) the bumper into place as illustrated.

Only applies if the car is equipped with clips and mouldings:
- Reinstall the clips at the bottom edge of the bumper. This is to secure the bumper at the mouldings, according to point 6. Ensure that the locks in the clips are in the normal position.

Applies to all models:
- Reinstall the nuts. Tighten the nuts. Tighten to 18 Nm (13 lbf.ft.). See point 3
- Connect the antenna connector.

Applies to cars with rear mudguards:
- Rivet the mudguard into place. See point 4A
- Reinstall the wheels. Tighten the screws crosswise. Tighten to 110 Nm (81 lbf.ft.).





Applies only if the car has a lining mat with four perforations. See point 4. Install the rubber tabs (from the kit) over the four installed screws as follows:
- Align the rubber tabs (1) edge to edge with the lining mat
- Press the rubber tab (2) together slightly to align in the cut out
- Align the rubber tab (3) so that the lower edge is edge to edge with the lining mat. Cut off the section protruding from the lining mat - do not cut too much off.

Applies only if the car has a lining mat with 1 perforation. See point 4
- Install a new lining mat.




- If necessary, cut away the area (1) around the screw heads so that the screws are accessible.

Illustration A




- Check the function of the detachable tow hitch.

Illustration 16A displays installation of the tow hitch
- Turn the handle (1) clockwise until a click is heard and the indicator pin (2) is in the outer position
- Install the tow hitch by pressing the tow hitch onto the connection stud (3).

Illustration B





Illustration 16B shows how to lock the tow hitch
- Check that the indicator pin (2) is in the inner position and that the handle (1) is horizontal
- Turn the lock cylinder (3) to the position illustrated. The plastic cover (4) protects the lock cylinder.




- Remove the tow hitch. Place the tow hitch in the protective bag
- Place the protective bag in the spare wheel as illustrated
- Lower the tow hitch so that the handle aligns with one of the holes in the rim
- Insert the strap into the two closest holes in the rim. Route the strap around the tow hitch, between the handle and the tow hitch itself
- Insert the strap into the tensioner and tighten until the tow hitch is secured.




- Install the inner section (2) on the connection stud (3). Align the protective cover (1) with the inner section (2) towards the bumper. The hole (4) is for the safety cable.




- Apply the supplied decal (1) underneath the floor hatch.

- Install the cable harness for the tow hitch according to point 2 and onwards in Installation Instructions 9172576 or 9172577.




- Turn the ignition key to position (II)
- Reconnect the battery negative lead. Reinstall the covers
- Reinstall the right side panel. Install the clips
- Reinstall the storage cover and the floor hatch
- Reinstall the panel for the rear crossmember
- Fold back the carpet.

- Remove the backing from the bumper and the exhaust pipe cover.