Towbar, Fixed [4 of 4]

Finishing work






















- Apply tape to the outside of the bumper cover, opposite the markings on the inside and right up to the first joint line on the lower section of the bumper cover. This is in order to protect the paintwork from the base of the saw when sawing out the cut-out for the towbar.
- Saw out the slot according to the raised marking.

Note! Do not damage the painted surface of the bumper cover. Cut so that the raised edge on the inside remains. The raised edge marks the cut-out.

- Smooth off the sawn edges with a fine toothed file.
- Remove the masking tape.
This step also applies to cars equipped with body kit.

Applies to DRIVe start/stop









- Cut out and position the supplied template as illustrated.
- Saw out according to the template.





- Cut out and position the supplied template as illustrated.
- Saw out according to the template.

Applies to all models


















Illustration A




- Replace broken clips.
- Press the panel into place and ensure that all clips engage.

Note! There are eleven clips on the rear of the panel that secure to the body. Take care not to snap the clips when aligning.

- Tighten the panel using existing screws.

Illustration A




- The image shows the location of the clips on the rear of the panel.





- Detach the black plastic clip on the inside at the front edge using a screwdriver. Replace the clip with a new one and reinstall the B post panel. In the event of a new installation, the new clip is in the tow hitch cabling kit.










- Reinstall the backrest. Check that it is securely in its mountings.





- Secure the backrest in the right-hand mounting with the screw and lock pin.
- Tighten the backrest and check that it is securely in its mountings. Torque tighten the screw to 15 Nm (11 lbf.ft.).














- Reinstall the central arm rest by grasping each end, moving it up towards the backrest lugs (1) and aligning the holders (2) in the backrest's sides in the central arm rest's cut-out (3).
- Then press the central arm rest down at the rear edge so that the lugs (1) engage in the cut-out (4). A click should be heard when the central arm rest is secured.