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(980-2589) Alternative towbar installation

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Bulletin Nbr: 980-2589
Date: ........... Oktober 2005
Market: SE, NO, NL, GB, FI, DK, BE, CH, FR, US, CA
Alternative towbar installation

Cars affected

9-5 4D M98-

Background

When fitting the towbar it may be difficult to fit the press nut at right angles to the reinforcements. This may result in unsuccessful installation to the car.

A normal nut can be used instead of a press nut. In which case, use the following alternative method.

Parts required

11 900 430 nut M10 (x 2), applies for the following kits: 400133609, 400133617, 400133625, 400133658.

Nuts are included in the other kits

Procedure


1. Detachable towbar : Follow the installation instructions up to step 19 inclusive.

Fixed towbar : Follow the installation instructions up to step 17 inclusive.

2. Remove the bumper, deburr the holes and clean away all swarf from the luggage compartment and bumper.

3. Detachable towbar EU : Follow the installation instructions, step 26 - 30.

Detachable towbar US : Follow the installation instructions, step 26 - 29

Fixed towbar : Follow the installation instructions, step 24 - 28.

4. Tighten the four nuts to the bumper.

M02- : Washers must be fitted under the top nuts.

5. Tighten the two screws from inside the luggage compartment through the sleeves and the reinforcements.


6. -M01 : Remove the corner spacer panels under the rear lamp clusters. Then tighten the nuts.

M02-M05 : Detach the corner sections of the bumper moulding and remove the centre section. Then tighten the nuts.

M06- : Carefully bend the bumper cover out at the side under the lamp. Then tighten the nuts on the screws under the lamp.

7. Tighten the screws and nuts.

Tightening torque 40 Nm (29 lbf ft)

8. Detachable towbar EU : Follow the installation instructions from step 33 inclusive.

Detachable towbar US : Follow the installation instructions from step 32 inclusive.

Fixed towbar : Follow the installation instructions from step 31 inclusive.


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