Suzuki Swift
04/2005 - ....
Ref. 1518
Fitting instructions
1)
Disassemble the bumper and permanently remove the metal buffer beam. Disassemble the hindmost exhaust
damper and heat shield. Remove the floor-covering and de side-wall covering in the trunk.
2)
On the left side of the trunk are 2 indentations provided in the base plate, drill these points through with ø10,5mm
and enlarge these drillings till ø25mm. Insert the tubes (1) in the chassis beams and place the plate (2) with points
(A) on the tubes, insert the bolts. Drill points (B) through with ø10,5mm, place plate (3) at the bottom of the
vehicle but do not tighten the bolts.
3)
On the right side of the trunk are also 2 indentations provided which have to be drilled through with ø10,5mm,
those marks can be under the anti-vibration plate, remove this plate where the mounting plate comes. Place the
mounting plate (4) with points (C) on the drilled holes and insert the bolts. Drill points (D) and (E) through with
ø10,5mm. Insert the bolts by (D) and (E) and place the plates (5 and 6) at the bottom of the vehicle. Insert the nuts
and the security washers but do not tighten.
4)
Place the towbar wit (A) against the underside of the chassis beam and with (C) against the base plate of the trunk,
insert the nuts and the security washers and screw everything firmly (see tension).
5)
Make an incision in the heat shield (see photo) as also in the bumper according to drawing. Re-assemble the
bumper on the vehicle.
6)
Assemble the ball together with the socket holder and the security shackle.
Disassembling the bumper
- 4 plastic push-buttons at the bottom of the bumper
- 2 small screws on the entrance of the trunk on top of the bumper
- 2x3 push-buttons and 2x1 screw on the splashboard in the wheel cases
- loosen the sides with a click
Composition
Towbar reference 1518
1 ball T43J106
4 security washers M12 - DIN128A
1 security shackle
4 bolts M12x35 - DIN933
4 nuts M12 - DIN934
2 bolts M10x80 - DIN931
10 nuts M10 - DIN934
10 security washers M10 - DIN128A
6 bolts M10x30 - DIN933
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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2 bolts M10x35 - DIN933
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2 tubes ø24x4x51mm (1)
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1 small plates left (2)
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1 plates left 230mm (3)
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1 plates right (4)
(A)
1 plates right 210mm (5)
(A-B-C-D-E)
1 plates right 130mm (6)
(A-B-C-D-E)
1 socket holder P03
(B-D-E)
All bolts and nuts : quality 8.8
(C)
(A)
(A-B)
(B)
(C-D-E)
(D)
(E)
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