Towbar, Detachable [4 of 4]
- Smooth off the sawn edges with a fine toothed file.- Remove the masking tape.
This step also applies to cars equipped with body kit.
- Take the label from the kit and affix it firmly to the underside of the cargo compartment carpet as illustrated.
- In addition, use staples in the four corners of the labels.
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 B
- 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.
- Take the holder for the protective casing from the kit and press it into the hole for the towbar. Make sure that the catch (1) snapped shut and that the holder is fitted securely.
- Press the protective casing into the holder until it is in contact with the bumper cover. A number of clicks should be heard when the protective casing is pressed in.
- Check that the protective casing is fitted securely.
- When removing the protective cover, first pull the lock arm back until the catch is released. Then pull the protective cover away rearwards.