BMW 3 sedan(E90) touring(E91)
03/2005 - .... + 09/2005 - ....
Ref. 1540
Fitting instructions
1)
Disassemble the bumper and the plastic protection plate at the bottom of the vehicle. Loosen the rubber of the
hindmost exhaust suspension from the metal buffer beam, permanently remove the metal buffer beam.
2)
Place mounting pieces (1) at the left and (2) at the right with points (A) on the end of the screw-thread where the
buffer beam was fixed, insert the original nuts but do not tighten.
3)
Assemblage for the Sedan execution E90 :
Place the tow bar with points (B) between the mounting pieces (1) and (2) matching on points (D), insert the bolts
and screw everything firmly on (see tension).
Assemblage for the Touring execution E91 :
Place the tow bar with points (C) between the mounting pieces (1) and (2) matching on points (D), insert the
bolts and screw everything firmly on (see tension).
4)
Refasten the rubber on the provided support on the tow bar.
5)
Excision for the Sedan execution E90 :
Make an incision in the underside of the plastic protection plate according to drawing (1) and in the underside of
the bumper according to drawing (2). Re-assemble the bumper and the protection plate.
Excision for the Touring execution E91 :
Make an incision in the underside of the plastic protection plate according to drawing (3) and in the underside of
the bumper according to drawing (4). Re-assemble the bumper and the protection plate.
6)
Assemble the ball together with the socket holder (assemble the socket holder on the right side of the towbar.
Disassemblage of the bumper
- disassemble the rear-light units
- 2 small screws at the entrance of the trunk behind the plastic clip
- 11 small screws at the bottomof the bumper
- loosen the sides and the back side
Composition
Towbar reference 1540
1 ball T45M002
4 security nuts M12 - DIN985
4 bolts M12x70 - DIN931
2 pieces T45
2 tubes T45
1 socket holder P47
6 nuts M12 - DIN6923
6 bolts M10x35 - DIN933
6 nuts M10 - DIN934
6 security washers M10 - DIN128A
1 mounting piece (1)
1 mounting piece (2)
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.
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(A)
(D)
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All bolts and nuts : quality 8.8