Mitsubishi Outlander
2003 - ....
Ref. 1446
Fitting instructions
1)
Permanently remove both towing rings which are bolted on the chassis beams at the bottom of the
vehicle. Loosen the exhaust out of the suspension rubbers and disassemble the heat shield, make an
incision in the heat shield (see photo 1). Cut the fixation lip on the right side at the bottom of the bumper
till against the metal support on the vehicle (see photo 2).
2)
Place the mounting pieces (1) and (2) with the points (A) against the outside and points (B) against the
underside of the chassis beam on the provided screw-thread holes. Insert the bolts and washers but do not
tighten yet. Place mounting pieces (3) and (4) with point (C) against the inner side of the chassis beam on
the provided screw-thread hole. Points (D) and (E) match points (D) and (E) of mounting plates (1) and
(2). Insert the bolts by points (C) but do not screw tight yet.
3)
Place the tow bar with points (D) and (E) between the already mounted plates (1), (2), (3) and (4) till
these match each other. Insert all bolts and screw everything firmly on (see tension).
4)
Assemble the ball with the socket plate and the security shackle, place the sheet thickness (5) between the
ball and the tube of the tow bar. Place the plate (6) on top of the tube, insert the bolts and screw
everything tight (see tension).
Composition
Tow bar reference 1446
1 ball T43L006
2 bolts M12x45 - DIN931
2 bolts M12x90 - DIN931
10 security washers M12 - DIN128A
1 security shackle (-s) (800.053)
12 bolts M10x35-1,25 - DIN961
12 security washers M10 - DIN128A
6 bolts M12x40 - DIN933
4 nuts M12 - DIN934
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 washers 40x35x12x4mm
(G)
10 washers 10,5x20x2mm
(F)
1 mounting piece left (1)
(D-E-F-G)
1 mounting piece right (2)
(F-G)
1 mounting plate left (3)
(A-B-C)
1 mounting plate right (4)
(A-B-C)
1 filling plate (5)
(D-E)
1 plate (6)
(E)
1 socket plate holder P03
All bolts and nuts : quality 8.8
(C)
(A-B)
(D)
(D)
(D)
(D)
(G-F)
(F)
(G)