Ford SKBM5J 19D520 FA Notice De Montage page 2

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS –
TOW BAR RETRACTABLE
Type:
D-value:
Bearing load:
Manufacturer:
EEC type approval no.:
Area of application:
Off. type designation:
Note:
Fitting is to be executed in accordance with these
instructions.
When using the trailer hitch, always observe the
manufacturer's data regarding trailer load and vertical
load. The figures stated for the trailer hitch must not
be exceeded.
Formula for ascertainment of D-value:
Trailer mass [kg] x gross vehicle mass [kg]
Trailer mass [kg] + gross vehicle mass [kg]
The maximum permissible combined weight of vehicle and
trailer must not be exceeded. The maximum permissible
weight for the car-trailer combination is stated on the
vehicle's identification plate. Your Ford dealer will be
pleased to help you if required.
Before using the coupling device, the correct trailer
electrical kit must be installed.
It is recommended to install the electrical kit before fitting
the trailer coupling.
In the area of the contact surfaces, undersealing, anti-
corrosion wax and noise-deadening material must be
removed. If necessary, apply corrosion protection according
to Ford Service guidelines.
Note: For motor vehicles with keyless entry function the
following delivered equipment must also be fitted (aerial
fastening kit: your Ford dealer would be pleased to help
you):
AM3M5J-10K015-A*
Disconnect earth lead from battery. Jack the vehicle.
Remove rear bumper (X1) and impact strip as per manual.
The impact strip is no longer required.
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SKBM5J 19D520 FA
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10,0 kN
75 kg
Westfalia Automotive GmbH
Am Sandberg 45, D-33378
Rheda-Wiedenbrück
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Ford FOCUS 03/2011
DYB
9,81
x
1000
XXXX kg
HM02 E 12392050 007
Screw the nuts of the impact strip (4 x X2) back onto the
threads on the rear wall panel and tighten to the
prescribed torque.
Push the side members (B + C) of the tow bar (A) into the
side rails and screw up handtight with braces (2 x D) and
bolts (4 x E).
Note: The bolts and screw threads used to bolt
the tow bar to the bodywork must be free from oil
!
and grease!
Align cross member (A) of the tow bar with the side
members (B + C) and screw up bolts with washers
(4 x F + 4 x G) hand-tight.
First tighten the screws (4 x E) on the side members to the
specified torque.
Then tighten the screws (4 x F) on the cross member to the
specified torque.
Fasten aerial (X3), if fitted, to the top side of the tow bar's
cross member with the foam part and cable ties
(AM3M5J-10K015-A*) as illustrated.
Fasten the holder (I) as illustrated with nuts and washers
(2x R + 2x S) to the rear wall of the vehicle at the specified
torque.
= D [kN]
Align the end of the Bowden cable with the slit in the geared
motor (Z1) and push it in as far as it will go. Lock Bowden
cable to the geared motor (Z1) by inserting the clip (K). Slide
the Bowden cable onto the holder (I) by the groove. Using
the bolt, washer and nut (L,M,N), fasten geared motor (Z1)
tightly to the holder (I). Fit plug (Z2) and cable tie (O) as
illustrated.
Using the template (P), cut out the middle section of the
bumper, as illustrated.
At this point finish installing the electrical kit.
Replace dismantled or loosened parts as described in the
workshop manual.
Reconnect aerial (X3), if fitted, and connect the earth lead to
the battery.
Operating notes:
The coupling ball must be kept clean and well greased (*).
(*) Exception:
When stabilisers are in use which act on the coupling ball,
pro-ceed according to the instructions of the manufacturer
of the stabilisers. When stabilisers are in use, the coupling
ball must be inspected for wear at regular intervals.
As soon as a coupling ball diameter of 49.0 mm or smaller
has been reached at any point, the towing device
must no longer be used in trailer operation; if necessary,
the towing device must be renewed.
The unladen weight of the vehicle will increase by appr.
25 kg following mounting of the towing device.
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