Ford Escort IV 3/5 Doors Towing Hitch Fitting Instructions
This towing hitch is designed to assembly in following cars: FORD ESCORT IV 3/5 doors, produced since 01.1996 till 1998, catalogue no. C10 and is prepared to tow trailers max total weight 1250 kg and max vertical load 50 kg.
1. It is not necessary to reassemble the bumepr.
2. Find original signed places inside the boot on the left and right side, then drill ø24mm.
3. Slide the sleeves L=50mm (pos. 5) and position the element (pos. 4).
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1997-2003 Alfa Romeo 156 Towing Hitch Installation
This towing hitch is designed according to rules of safety traffic regulations. The towing hitch is a safety component and can be install only by qualified personnel. Any alteration or conversion of the towing hitch is prohibited and would lead to cancellation of design certification. Remove insulating compound and underseal from vehicle (if present) in the area of the matting surfaces of the towing hitch. The vehicle manufacturer’s specifications regarding trailer load and max. vertical cup load are decisive for driving whereat values for the towing hitch cannot be exceeded.
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Audi A4/B7 RHD Electrical System for Towing Hitch
Read the installation manual prior to starting work.
The electrical kit should only be installed by qualified personnel.
Follow guidance in the current repair manual when carrying out installation work on the vehicle.
Caution – Disconnect the battery!
Danger of damage to the vehicle’s electronic system. Data which are stored electronically may get lost.
Read out the fault storage prior to starting work.
Note
During installation special attention has to be paid to the following points:
• Cables must not be pinched or damaged.
• All sealing elements have to be installed properly.
• The socket gasket has to be positioned on the insulating sleeve and not on the individual wires.
• Lay the cables such that they do not rub on the vehicle and are not bent.
• Do not lay any cables near the exhaust system.
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90-97 Mazda Miata Curt Manufacturing Part Number 11746 Installation
INSTALLATION STEPS
1. This hitch mounts to the driver and passenger side frame rail extensions under the tow loop brackets.
2. Under the rear of the vehicle, locate the passenger side tow loop bracket attached to the frame rail extensions. Remove the tow loop bracket by removing (2) nuts from the bumper mounting bolts and (2) 8mm bolts in the frame rail extensions. Replace the (2) nuts removed from the bumper mounting bolts. Repeat the same procedure for the driver’s side tow loop bracket. Return brackets to the vehicle’s owner for reinstallation if the hitch is ever removed.
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Audi A4 Avant CM 11195 Installation
Installation Steps:
1. Removing fasteners from the exhaust brackets to lower exhaust, support as needed to prevent damage.
2. Raise hitch into position. Using a center punch, punch through the center hole of the hitch and into the heat shield.
3. Lower hitch and cut out the area of the heat shield covering the access hole. See heat shield trim detail.
4. Fishwire 1/2-13 X 1 1/2″ carriage bolt and SP6 spacer through the access hole and out the forward most hole in frame, both sides. (SEE FISHWIRE TECHNIQUES)
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TOYOTA GUIDE TO TOWING
Towing Trailers Carrying ATVs, Snowmobiles and Motorcycles Trail-riding, be it on snowmobiles, ATVs or motorcycles, is a group sport. In determining your towing needs, you might want to make room to accommodate friends and their toys. That means planning to carry more weight than the sum of all your toys and gear—and maybe getting the Sequoia or CrewMax Tundra rather than the DoubleCab.
You have to get the truck and trailer hooked up. Backing the truck and aligning the ball with the hitch coupler takes two people, ideally, but with enough practice or with Toyota’s optional back-up camera and video display, you can do it by yourself.
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Audi A3 Sport Back 5 Door Hatch Installation
Installation Steps:
1) To remove the rear bumper, remove 3 torx screws from inside each wheel well. Remove both tail lights by using a socket through the port on the inside of trunk. Rotate light out of place carefully, so the tabs on the back side stay intact (rotate then pull straight out from the side to remove lens). Remove 2 torx screws from beneath each tail light (one short black, one long silver). Remove the 2 torx screws from the underside of the bumper. Remove (2) 10mm hex nut from the inside of the trunk using a deep socket, be sure to us a magnetic arm to catch the nuts ( remove the (2) round covers on the trim, then use a socket and extension to loosen bolts, then remove from rod with magnetic arm). Dettach the bumper cover from the side of the car, then pull straight backwards to remove.
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Toyota 4Runner, Highlander Trailer Wire Harness Service Bulletin
Beginning in 2000, the accessory trailer wire harness supplier was changed and a new design was adopted which incorporated in–line fuses in the tow wire harness in addition to the vehicle fuse. This bulletin identifies the fuse location to supplement dealer diagnostics troubleshooting. In the future please reference the accessory trailer wire harness Owner’s Guide for the vehicle specific diagnostic procedures. As a general note please place the towing wire harness Owner’s Guide in glove box after every DIO installation.
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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD & 3500HD
Chevrolet Silverado introduced all-new heavy-duty pickups during the ’07 model year. They were highlighted by all-new and differentiated exterior designs, two unique interiors and class-leading power and efficiency. They roll into 2008 ready for work or leisure, with minor refinements and enhancements, while still loaded with include segment-leading and segment-exclusive features.
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2010 Ford Mustang Towing Guide
Towing the FRONTAL AREA CONSIDERATIONS Frontal area is the total area in square feet that a moving vehicle and trailer exposes to air resistance. The chart shows the limitations that must be considered in selecting a vehicle/trailer combination. Exceeding these limitations may significantly reduce the performance of your towing vehicle. Selecting a trailer with a low-drag, rounded front design will help optimize performance and fuel economy.
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