Mercedes C (W202)
1993 - 2000
Ref. 0581
Fitting instructions
1) Remove the floorcovering in the trunk. Remove the spare wheel and battery. Loosen the exhaust in the rear
and remove the heat shield.
2) The mounting pieces (B) are visible in the underside of the chassis through imprints. In the case where a
protective layer (bitumen) is present, remove this layer. This is also valid for point (D) further on. Drill
through at the position of these imprints to ø13mm. At the left side, the points (A'-D) are also made
noticeable via imprints. At the bottom at (D) and at (A') they are very visible in the trunk. Drill out points
(A'-D) to ø11mm.
3) Position the mounting pieces (-g) and (-h) via the trunk on the drilled holes (B) and affix the bolts. At the
right side, the holes (A) match the provided holes. On the outside of the chassis, fit these holes with the
mounting piece (-i). The drilled hole at point (F) matches the hole in the underside of the chassis. Place bolt
with washer and tighten in place. At the left side of the mounting piece (-j) underneath, position over the
holes (A'-D). Place mounting piece (-k) into the chassis via the trunk, matching over point (D) and with (E)
matching over the provided hole in the side of the chassis. Affix bolts with washers.
4) Fit the tow bar on the bolts via the mounting points (B). Assemble type of ball (*) and tighten everything
firmly.
5) Re-install everything from point 1.
Composition
1 tow bar reference 0581
1 ball T43K000
4 bolts M12x40
8 bolts + nuts M12x35
1 bolt with nut M10x30
2 bolt M10x30
1 mounting piece (-g)
1 mounting piece (-h)
1 mounting piece (-j)
1 mounting piece (-k)
1 mounting piece (-i)
2 washers 40x12x2
3 security washers 10mm
12 security washers 12mm
(*)
(*)
(A-A'-B)
(F)
(D-E)
(B)
(A)
(A')
(D)
(A)
(E-F)
(D-E-F)
(A-A'-B-*)
All bolts and nuts: quality 8.8