Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual page 171

CAUTION
In the ready position, the key cannot be removed nor turned into a different
position.
Assembling the bar ball – Step 1
Fig. 189 Insert ball rod / trigger bolt in the extended state
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Read and observe and
Insert ball rod - applies to both key versions
›
Remove the cover for the mounting recess
downwards direction.
›
Adjust the ball rod to the ready position
›
Grip the tow bar from underneath
cess in arrow direction until you hear it click into place
1
The lever automatically turns upwards in the direction of arrow
A
release pin pops out (both its red and green parts are visible)
B
If lever does not turn automatically, or if the release pin
A
out, remove the ball rod from the mounting recess by turning lever
wards as far as it can go. Clean the contact surfaces on the ball rod and the
mounting recess.
WARNING
Keep your hands outside the lever's range of motion when attaching the
■
ball rod – risk of finger injuries!
Never attempt to pull the operating lever violently upwards to turn the
■
key. Doing so would mean the ball rod is not attached correctly!
on page 167 first.
» Fig. 185 on page 167 in a
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» page 168.
» Fig. 189 and insert into the mounting re-
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does not pop
B
Assembling the bar ball – Step 2
Fig. 190 Lock lock: Key Version 1 / key Version 2
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Read and observe
and the
2
To begin with, follow the first step for the ball rod assembly
.
Applies to the key version 1
›
Turn key in the direction of arrow
A
down-
A
upwards » Fig. 190.
›
Remove the key in the direction of the arrow
Applies to key version 2
›
Turn the key
B
points down » Fig.
›
Remove the key in the direction of the arrow
Applies to both key versions
›
Fit and press cap
›
Check that the ball rod is securely attached
Fig. 191
Place cap on the lock
and on page 167 first.
so that the green marking is pointing
1
.
2
in the direction of arrow so that the conclusions release
3
190.
.
4
onto the lock in the direction of arrow
C
» page
» page 169.
» Fig. 191.
5
170, Check proper fitting.
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Hitch and trailer