gdw 1279 Instructions De Montage page 5

Chrysler PT Cruiser
2000 - ....
Ref. 1279
Fitting instructions
1. Remove the spare wheel and disassemble the two towing rings which are fastened with bolts at the end of
the chassis. Those tow towing rings wil not be replaced.
2. Place the mounting plates (-g) against the outside of the chassis so that the points (A) of the mounting plates
are matching with the liberated screw-thread holes of the towing rings. Place the bolts and the washers but
do not tighten yet. Do this left as well right.
3. Place the mounting pieces (-e) and (-f) respecively on the right side and left side of the vehicle. The points
(A) of the mounting pieces are coming on the underisde of the chassis on the liberated screw-thread holes of
the towing rings. Place the bolts and washers but do not tighten yet. The points (B) of the mounting pieces
are matching points (B) of the mounting plates (-g). place the bolts, the washer and the nut but do not
tighten yet.
4. Make an incision in the bumper as on sketch enclosed.
5. Place the tow bar between the mounting pieces (-e) and (-f) so that points (C) and (D) of the tow bar match
those of the mounting pieces. Assemble (*). Place the bolts, the washers and the nuts and tighten
everything firmly.
Composition
Tow bar reference 1279
1 ball T43M000
4 bolts M12x40
1 security shackle (-s) (800053)
4 bolts M12x35
8 security washers M12
2 nuts M12
10 bolts M10x30
10 security washers M10
8 washers 40x35x12x2
2 nuts M10
1 mounting piece (-e)
1 mounting piece (-f)
2 mounting plates (-g)
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.
(*-*')
(*-*')
(*')
(C-D)
(C-D-*-*')
(C)
(A-B)
(A-B)
(A)
(B)
(A-B-C-D)
(A-B-C-D)
(A-B-C-D)
All bolts and nuts : quality 8.8