Fixed tow hitch (2000, 2001)

• Turn the ignition key to position 0
• Remove the ignition key.

Примечание: Wait at least 5 minutes before disassembling the connectors or removing other electrical equipment.

Illustration 2A

Illustration 2B

• Lift up and remove the floor hatch (1)
• Lift up and remove the storage cover (2)

• Remove the side panel (3) on the left-hand side.

• Remove the cover over the battery: Remove the two nuts from the front edge of the holder. Slacken off the screws at the rear of the holder a few turns. Remove the holder

• Remove the battery cover
• Disconnect the battery negative lead
• Move or remove the battery to facilitate access.

Applies only if the car has a lining mat with 4 perforations

• Remove the perforated sections (3) from the lining mat.

Applies only if the car has a lining mat with 1 perforation

• Remove the lining mat.

Applies to all cars

• Remove the nuts (1) in the rear crossmember. This allows the bumper to be removed
• Separate the connector (2) for the antenna.

Illustration 4A only applies to cars with mudguards

• Remove the rear wheels
• Carefully drill out the rivets holding the mudguard on both sides. Use a6 mm (13/32”)diameter drill bit
• Remove the mudguards.

Illustration 4B applies to all cars

• Carefully drill out the rivet (2) at the bottom of the bumper on both sides. Use a6 mm (13/32”)diameter drill bit
• Remove the screw (1) holding the liner for the bumper cover on both sides.

Do not damage any of the plastic components.

• Raise the car.

Only applies if the car has clips

• Remove the clips (1) at the bottom of the bumper cover: Press in the centre of the clip until it clicks. Remove the clips. The clips will be reused.

• Pull the bumper backwards slightly. Bend out the sides (2) so that they detach from the mounting (3). Then pull the bumper backwards until it detaches completely

• Place the bumper on a clean underlay that will not damage the paint.

Only applies if the car is equipped with mouldings

• Carefully remove the moulding (4) from the expander clips.

Illustration 6A

• Remove the rivet (1) on the bracket (2) for the silencer. Use cutting nippers
• Remove the screws (3) on the bracket
• Remove the rubber mountings (4). Remove the bracket.

The bracket will not be used again.

Illustration 6B

• Remove the screws (1). Remove the bracket (2).

The bracket will not be used again.

Illustration A

• Install masking tape on the outside of the bumper to avoid damage from the saw
• Leave the masking tape in place throughout the installation procedure
• Saw along the inside of the flange (1), on the underside of the bumper so that the flange stays in place in the bumper
• After cutting, smooth off the edges using a file.

Only applies if the car is equipped with mouldings

• Also cut out the moulding as marked (2).

Illustration B applies to the V70-R

• Apply masking tape to the outside of the exhaust pipe cover to avoid damage from the saw. Leave the masking tape in place throughout the installation procedure
• Saw along the marked projection. Remove the cut out surface
• After cutting, smooth off the edges using a file.

Illustration 8B is carried out on both sides. The right side is displayed

• Install the screws (7, 8) from underneath the brackets (4:1, 5:1, 9:1), including the sleeves (6). Tighten by hand. The arrows on the brackets (4:1, 5:1, 9:1) must point towards the centre of the car.

Illustration 8C

• Install the heat deflector plate (14) with the screw (12). See point 8E.

Illustration 8E

• Loosely screw the heat deflector plate into place on the member (2) using the screw (1)
• Bend the heat deflector plate using a screwdriver
• Fully screw in the screw.

Illustration 8C

• Reinstall the rubber mounting (13) for the silencer. Use soap to facilitate installation.

Illustration 8D

• Insert the member (1) between the brackets (4, 5). Centre it around the holes
• Install the screws (2) and the washers (16) from the underside of the bracket (5). Install the nuts (3) from above the bracket. Do not tighten.

Illustration 8A

• Check that the distance between the member (1) and the spare wheel well is 10 mm. Centre the tow hitch to the car.

Illustration 8B applies to both sides. The right-hand side is shown (the holes are then on the left-hand side)

• Tighten the screws (7). Tighten to79 Nm (58 lbf.ft.)
• Tighten the screws (8). Tighten to120 Nm (88 lbf.ft.).

Illustration 8D

• Tighten the screws (2) and nut (3). Tighten to136 Nm (100 lbf.ft)
• Wait at least five minutes, so that the joint has time to set. Then tighten the screws (8) on both sides, a quarter turn (angle tighten 90°).

Примечание: Torque tightened screws that have been removed must not be reused.

Illustration 8A shows how the tow bar and its components are assembled and installed on the car body.

Illustration 8B shows how the brackets installed onto the body.

Illustration 8C shows the installation of the rubber mounting for the exhaust system.

Illustration 8D shows how the member is installed into the brackets.

Illustration 8E shows how to bend the heat deflector plate.

• Clean away any underseal and dirt from the surfaces between the tow hitch and the bodywork.

• Underseal.

Applies to Sweden only

• Carry out this operation only after the state road worthiness inspection.

Only applies if the car is equipped with mouldings

• Reinstall the mouldings (3) on the expander clips. Press the mouldings into place.

Applies to all models

• Reinstall the guide lugs (3) and the clips (4) if they have been removed
• Reinstall the bumper by pressing it forwards. Ensure that the four screws that are protruding from the bumper align with the holes in the car
• Before the bumper is completely installed slide in the top edge (1) in its grooves. Then slide in the bumper fully
• Check that the guide lug (4) and clip (5) are centred with the hole in the wheel arch lining.

• Tighten the screw (1) on both sides
• Rivet (2) the bumper into place as illustrated.

Only applies if the car is equipped with clips and mouldings

• Reinstall the clips at the bottom edge of the bumper. This is to secure the bumper at the mouldings, see point 5. Ensure that the locks in the clips are in the normal position.

Applies to all models

• Reinstall the nuts. Tighten the nuts. Tighten to18 Nm (13 lbf.ft.). See point 3
• Connect the antenna connector.

Applies to cars with mudguards

• Rivet the mudguard into place. See point 4A
• Reinstall the wheels. Tighten the screws crosswise. Tighten to110 Nm (81 lbf.ft.).

Applies only if the car has a lining mat with 4 perforations. See point 3

Install the rubber tabs (from the kit) over the four installed screws as follows:

• Align the rubber tabs (1) edge to edge with the lining mat
• Press the rubber tab (2) together slightly to align in the cut out
• Align the rubber tab (3) so that the lower edge is edge to edge with the lining mat. Cut off the section protruding from the lining mat - do not cut too much off.

Applies only if the car has a lining mat with 1 perforation. See point 3

• Install a new lining mat.

• If necessary, cut away the area (1) around the screw heads so that the screws are accessible.

• Connect the cable harness connector for the tow hitch according to point 1 in the Installation Instructions for the appropriate cable harness.

• Install the cable harness for the tow hitch according to point 2 and onwards in the Installation Instructions for the appropriate cable harness.

• Turn the ignition key to position (II)
• Reconnect the battery negative lead. Reinstall the covers
• Reinstall the right side panel. Install the clips
• Reinstall the storage cover and the floor hatch
• Reinstall the panel for the rear crossmember
• Fold back the carpet.

• Install the trailer connector according to the Installation Instructions for the appropriate cable harness.

• Remove the masking tape from the bumper.