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Remove from below the vehicle any protective sealant from the points of contact between the shell and the tow bar; then paint the
parts with rust preventer. The holes for the tow bar fixing are available.
1.
Disassemble the rear lights and remove the bumper.
2.
Unfasten the exhaust pipe from the rubber support placed on the reinforcement cross bar.
3.
Disassemble the reinforcement cross bar from the rear frame.
FOR VERSION 335i and 335D ONLY: eliminate the two muffler supports from the reinforcement cross bar and the central
4.
bracket that retains the bumper.
5.
Make a cut on the lower plastic cladding placed under the bumper, as shown in the enclosed layout.
6.
Place the drawbeam "A" on the rear frame of the bumper in correspondence to the original screws "1".
7.
Put on top of drawbeam "A" the reiforcement cross bar.
8.
Fix the all lot by using original nuts.
FOR VERSION 320I ONLY: in the event that the muffler central support interferes with the towbar, fold it slightly
towards the side engine.
9.
Tighten all bolts and nuts with a tightening torque as shown in the enclosed layout.
10.
Connect the wiring to the socket (usually given apart), following the car booklet's instructions "use and maintenance" as
shown in the enclosed wiring kit layout.
11.
Make a small cut on the lower side of the rear bumper, as shown in the enclosed layout.
12.
Fasten the exhaust pipe, reassemble the bumper and the lights.
ONLY FOR VERSION 335i and 335D: fit the Kit 06026/3 with reference to holes "4", insert the screws and then fix.
13.
Reassemble the exhaust pipe to the new supports and then fix the bumper with the screws to hole "5".
INVISIBLE AND SWIVELING SOCKETHOLDER FOR MODELS "C" "E" "VM"
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Make sure that the tow bar is suitable for the vehicle before starting the installation. Verify also that the vehicle's towing
disposal quoted on the car registration is mentioned on the tow bar document. Otherwise ask for the appropriate office
(umbrarimorchi@umbrarimorchi.it) for explanations or updated documents.
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For safety, all work involving tow bar installation must be undertaken by skilled technicians.
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Damaged components must be replaced with manufacturer's spares parts by qualified staff.
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It is forbidden to make any modification or structural repair to the tow bar.
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The tow ball must be kept clean and lubricated. For added safety, his diameter (50 mm) must be checked at regular
intervals. If the tow ball measures less than 49 mm after selected readings across the diameter, the tow ball must be
replaced with a new one.
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After 1000 km of towing, check torque settings for nuts and bolts, in accordance with the table.
BMW 3 SERIES [2005-2011]
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
USE AND MAINTENANCE
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