Part 1
Towbar, hitch
INTRODUCTION
- Read through all of the instructions before starting installation.
- Notifications and warning texts are for your safety and to minimize 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.
Towbar, hitch
Note! Some steps in these installation instructions are presented with illustration only.
Note! To facilitate access when tightening the towbar member, the exhaust system must be cut at the marking according to points 19 and 21. It is important to use this method, otherwise there is a risk of damaging the exhaust system if the silencers are forced down for example.
- Note the engine version of the car.
- Enter VIDA under Engine and suspension, Intake and exhaust system, Silencer and exhaust system, Silencer rear.
- Order exhaust clamp for joining the exhaust system.
Preparations
Applies to the V70
Illustration A
- Remove the four screws on both sides.
Illustration B
- Place the fender liner to one side. Remove the screw at the upper edge of the cover on both sides.
- Carefully pull off the ends of the bumper cover on both sides. They are secured by hooks at the top edge of the ends and at the lower edge of the rear lights.
- Pull off the bumper cover from the rear of the body, it is positioned in seven guides at the top edge of the long side.
If the car has rear parking assistance, disconnect the connector on the right-hand side of it.
Note! Request the assistance of a colleague when carrying out this procedure to prevent damaging the bumper cover.
- Place the bumper cover on a suitable surface.
Applies to the XC70
- Carefully pull off the ends of the bumper cover on both sides. They are secured by hooks at the top edge of the ends and at the lower edge of the rear lights.
- Pull off the bumper cover from the rear of the body, it is positioned in seven guides at the top edge of the long side. If the car has rear parking assistance, disconnect the connector on the right-hand side of it.
Note! Request the assistance of a colleague when carrying out this procedure to prevent damaging the bumper cover.
Applies to the V70 and the XC70
- Carefully pull off the boot lid's sill panel, it is secured by six clips.
- Remove the screws in the collision member on both sides.
- Remove the panel.
- Remove the screw for the towing eyelet's mounting on the right-hand inside of the rear crossmember. Unscrew it enough that the collision member can be removed.
Note! Do not damage the cable harness that is there.
- Remove the collision member.
Installing the cradle for the towing ball, applies to cars without a spare wheel
Note! Check that there are no cable harnesses on the inside that obstruct the hole drilling process.
- Measure and make markings for making holes for the screw for the towing ball cradle.
- Pre-drill using a small drill bit. Drill out the hole to -8 mm (5/16").
- Deburr the edges of the hole, apply rustproofing agent and remove the drill swarf.
- Install the holder on the inside of the rear crossmember, and tighten it in using a screw and nut from the kit. Torque tighten to 10 Nm (7.5 lbf.ft.).
- Take the strap and storage bag from the kit.
- Thread the strap in the holder.
Steps 19-20 apply to cars with AWD
- Cut off the exhaust pipe with the pipe cutter according to the diagram. The cutting location is marked by a small indentation on the underneath of the pipe.
- Remove the rear rubber mounting at the final drive.
