Remove from below the vehicle any protective sealant from the points of contact between the shell and the tow bar; then paint the
uncovered parts with rust preventer.
1.
Remove the bottom of the inner cladding within the luggage compartment.
2.
Disassemble the rear bumper.
3.
Eliminate the two lower central supports "X" that fasten the bumper and remove the left bumper support "Y" as shown in
the enclosed diagram.
4.
Disassemble the plastic box fixed on the outer side of the right spar.
5.
Eliminate the tow ring from underneath the left spar.
6.
From underneath the vehicle, in correspondence to the existing holes "4","5","6" and "7" placed on the spars drill the bottom
of the luggage compartment with a bit of Ø11mm.
7.
From inside the luggage compartment, widen with a bit of Ø18mm only holes "5"and "7" previously bored and insert the
sparers.
8.
From inside the luggage compartment lay the backplates "A" in correspondence to holes "4","5","6" and "7" and then fix the
screws "5" and "7".
9.
From underneath the vehicle insert the sparers in the existing holes "4" and "6", place the tie beams "B", insert screws "4"
and "6" and then fix.
10.
Place the drawbeam "C" between the two tie beams "B" in correspondence to holes "2" and "3" and then fix.
11.
Tighten all bolts and nuts with a tightening torque as shown in the enclosed layout.
12.
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.
13.
Make a cut on the bumper as shown in the enclosed diagram.
14.
Reassemble the plastic box, being carefull in placing the tube inside the right spar.
ONLY FOR KALOS: reassemble the bumper fastening it also to the cross bar supports with reference to holes "1".
15.
16.
Reassemble the bottom of the inner cladding within the luggage compartment.
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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.
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
USE AND MAINTENANCE
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