Mercedes E - W211
03/2002 - ....
Ref. 1346
Fitting instructions
1)
Remove the exhaust and the bumper. Remove the coverings in the trunk, also remove the plastic cup
(where the compressor is hidden).
2)
Remove the buffer beam and permanently remove the buffer beam supports.
3)
Remove the rubbers from the chassis beams in the trunk.
Shove the plastic caps over the carrying arms (j) and (k) till on points (B).
Slide the mounting pieces (j) and (k) with points (A) in the free holes at the back of the chassis beams till
points (B) come against the backplate of the vehicle with the plastic caps between the carrying arms and
the rear plate. Insert the mounting pieces (g) at point (A) and mounting pieces (f) at point (B), insert the
necessary bolts, washers and nuts, but do not tighten them.
4)
Place the tow bar in between the mounting pieces till points (C) and (C') of the tow bar fit those of the
mounting pieces. Add the mounting pieces (i) and (h) to the outside of the mounting pieces. Insert the
necessary bolts, washers and nuts but do not tighten them.
Install the buffer beam on point (D) of the mounted pieces (i) and (h) and reinsert the original bolts.
Tighten everything firmly.
5)
Put everything of point 1 back on its place.
Install the (*) and also tighten firmly.
When you want to attach a trailer to the tow bar, you must install a ventilator of 600W (A001 500 44 93
resp. A211 500 06 93), a reinforcement at the left (A211 639 01 43) and at the right (A211 639 04 43) in
the trunk (see fig.1). Because of those reinforcements it is possible that are in need of coverings A211 690
94 25 et A211 690 97 25 .for your trunk (it depends on the version of the car). If you do not install those
elements, you risk to loose all guarantee. Please so contact you Mercedes dealer to discuss this item.
Composition
1 tow bar reference 1346
1 ball 944.M006
4 bolts M12x70
4 security nuts M12
2 mounting tubes T45
2 mounting pieces T45
1 security shackle 900.053
1 removable plug
8 bolts M12x40
8 security washers M12
2 nuts M12
Note
Please consult your cardealer or owners manual for the maximal permissable towing mass.
Remove any bitumen coating on the fastening position for the tow bar.
When drilling, be carefull not to damage any brake lines, electrical wiring or fuel lines.
(*)
2 plastic caps
(*)
(GDW ref. 716.00.002)
8 bolts M10x35
(*)
8 security washers M10
(*)
8 nuts M10
(*)
4 mounting pieces (f)
(*)
2 mounting pieces (g)
(P)
1 mounting piece (h)
(A-C-C') 1 mounting piece (i)
(A-C-C') 1 mounting piece (j)
(C')
1 mounting piece (k)
All bolts and nuts : quality 8.8
(B)
(B)
(B)
(B)
(B)
(A)
(C-C'-D)
(C-C'-D)
(A-B-C-C')
(A-B-C-C')