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Maximum Static Ball Load: TBM/Lug Part Number: 21342 Wiring Part Number: WLL90011 FITTING DETAILS: Towbar Installation Time: 120 min. Hayman Reese SmartCODE Solution Required: Wiring Installation Time: 60 min RPA Disable/Other: Note Total Installation Time: 180 min • Electric Brake = Brake Prep Connector.
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1. 2. Do not, drill, cut, weld or otherwise modify the towbar. FOR TOWING PURPOSES ONLY - This towbar is designed and tested by Hayman Reese to adhere to ADR 62/02 which provides only for the expected load demands of towing.
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DOOR RATING LABEL WASHER PLAIN M8x22x3 WIRING LOOM BOLT HEX HD M8x35x1.25P TRAILER BALL MOUNT HITCH BOX COLLAR COVER HAYMAN REESE LOGO STICKER "D" SHACKLE 10mm CAN MODULE LABEL 49-75 Pacific Drive Keysborough, VIC 3173 Phone: 1800 812 017 Email: info@haymanreese.com.au...
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TOWBAR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PART NUMBER 03281RW BMW X5 G05 CL4 WIRING ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM ITEM DESCRIPTION Main Harness Fuse line Trailer module –> WLE70014 CAN 3-pin housing 20amp fuse Wire Tap Brake controller 2-pin housing Brake controller plug pin - small...
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TOWBAR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PART NUMBER 03281RW BMW X5 G05 CL4 1. Open tail gate and remove the LH and RH side covers in the luggage compartment. 2. On the LH side, unclip and remove the safety triangle container. 3. Unclip and remove cover from the water channel.
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TOWBAR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PART NUMBER 03281RW BMW X5 G05 CL4 4. Remove 2 x exposed nuts securing the taillight. Repeat for opposite side 5. In the luggage compartment, remove 1 x nut securing the side of the tail light. Remove tail light rearwards and disconnect from wiring harness.
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TOWBAR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PART NUMBER 03281RW BMW X5 G05 CL4 7. Remove 2 x screws located on the bumper and in the reflector cavity. Repeat for opposite side. 8. Remove 10 x screws from the bottom edge of the bumper.
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TOWBAR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PART NUMBER 03281RW BMW X5 G05 CL4 10. Remove the LHS underside protector secured with 6 screws. Repeat for opposite side 11. Remove RHS wheel arch trim to expose 1 x screw. Remove the screw. Repeat for opposite side.
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TOWBAR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PART NUMBER 03281RW BMW X5 G05 CL4 13. Remove LHS & RHS of tailgate cover to gain access to upper fasteners securing impact beam. 14. Remove the plastic kick panel from the impact beam secured with 5 x scrivets.
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TOWBAR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PART NUMBER 03281RW BMW X5 G05 CL4 16. Remove and discard impact beam secured with 4 x M12 nuts per side. Discard fasteners. Ensure the water ingress seal behind the impact beam remains intact and on the vehicle.
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TOWBAR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PART NUMBER 03281RW BMW X5 G05 CL4 19. Fit the plug bracket to the side of the towbar dropper with M5 fasteners provided. 20. Loosely secure the 4 x kick panel brackets with 4 x tek screws (1 per tab).
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TOWBAR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PART NUMBER 03281RW BMW X5 G05 CL4 21. Refit all removed components to the vehicle following steps 12 to 1 in reverse. IMPORTANT Due to possible vehicle variations, always confirm any noted vehicle colour wires with a multi-meter to ensure the correct function is identified before soldering or scotch locking.
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TOWBAR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PART NUMBER 03281RW BMW X5 G05 CL4 24. Locate and disconnect the white CAN connector position 1 and remove the shell. 25. Unhouse using the following arrangement: Note: colour may vary based on build date Pin 13 ye/rd (Yellow/Red)
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TOWBAR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PART NUMBER 03281RW BMW X5 G05 CL4 30. Assemble white CAN connector and reconnect in position 1. 31. Locate and untape the vehicle 8-way prewire connector. 32. Cut back the tape of the pre-wire harness to reveal the following wire colours.
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TOWBAR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PART NUMBER 03281RW BMW X5 G05 CL4 36. Secure the harness Ground ring terminals to the factory Ground point. 37. Connect the trailer ECU. Peel the adhesive backing tape form and press the module against this surface.
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TOWBAR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PART NUMBER 03281RW BMW X5 G05 CL4 39. Drill it out to ∅30mm feed the tail harness (1800) blue connector through the blanking grommet, replace the blanking grommet back in the vehicle. Slide the tail grommet to desired location ensure the grommet is seated properly.
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TOWBAR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PART NUMBER 03281RW BMW X5 G05 CL4 42. Check all light functions. Before testing the lights with a tester or trailer connected, the trailer module must be activated by putting your foot on the brake. This allows the module to detect if a trailer is connected.
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TOWBAR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PART NUMBER 03281RW BMW X5 G05 CL4 49-75 Pacific Drive Keysborough, VIC 3173 Phone: 1800 812 017 Email: info@haymanreese.com.au Rev: Page Issue Date: 09-07-2021...
TOWBAR MAINTENANCE AND CARE: 1. Hayman Reese recommend that the towbar LUG or TBM (tow ball Mount) Pull Pin and R-clip are removed and stored when not in use. Removal of LUG or TBM (tow ball mount) is advisable when not in use to assist with any of the following.
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VEHICLE’S GLOVEBOX AFTER INSTALLATION HAYMAN REESE SMART PIN Your Hayman Reese towbar is equipped with Smart Pin technology to help reduce towbar tongue rattle in most driving conditions. Please ensure below instructions are understood and routine maintenance is carried out to ensure best towing experience.
Maximum Static Ball Load: TBM/Lug Part Number: 21342 Wiring Part Number: WLL90011 FITTING DETAILS: Towbar Installation Time: 120 Mins. Hayman Reese SmartCODE Solution Required: Wiring Installation Time: 60 Mins. RPA Disable/Other: Total Installation Time: 180 Mins. Note: • Electric Brake = Brake Prep Connector.
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1. 2. Do not, drill, cut, weld or otherwise modify the towbar. FOR TOWING PURPOSES ONLY - This towbar is designed and tested by Hayman Reese to adhere to ADR 62/02 which provides only for the expected load demands of towing.
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DOOR RATING LABEL WASHER PLAIN M8x22x3 WIRING LOOM BOLT HEX HD M8x35x1.25P TRAILER BALL MOUNT HITCH BOX COLLAR COVER HAYMAN REESE LOGO STICKER "D" SHACKLE 10mm CAN MODULE LABEL 49-75 Pacific Drive Keysborough, VIC 3173 Phone: 1800 812 017 Email: info@haymanreese.com.au...
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TOWBAR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PART NUMBER 03281RW BMW X7 G07 CL4 WIRING ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM ITEM DESCRIPTION Main Harness Fuse line –> Trailer module WLE70014 CAN 3-pin housing 20amp fuse Wire Tap Brake controller 2-pin housing Brake controller plug pin - small...
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TOWBAR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PART NUMBER 03281RW BMW X7 G07 CL4 1. Open tail gate and remove the LH and RH side covers in the luggage compartment. the luggage compartment floor cover. Open 3. Release the spare wheel cover by releasing the 2x retainers.
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TOWBAR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PART NUMBER 03281RW BMW X7 G07 CL4 5. Un clip and remove cover from the water channel. Repeat for opposite side. move 3 x exposed nuts securing the taillight. Repeat for opposite side 7. In the luggage compartment, remove 3 x nut securing the side of the tail light.
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TOWBAR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PART NUMBER 03281RW BMW X7 G07 CL4 8. Re move reflector from bumper (push plastic tool from the side to release clip in direction shown). Ensure to disconnect any plug connections on RHS. Repeat for opposite side.
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TOWBAR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PART NUMBER 03281RW BMW X7 G07 CL4 11. Remove and discard the centre underside protector secured with 6 x screws. 12. Remove the LHS underside protector secured with 6 screws. Repeat for opposite side. 13. Remove RHS wheel arch trim to expose 1 x screw.
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TOWBAR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PART NUMBER 03281RW BMW X7 G07 CL4 14. Peel the bumper away from the sides and remove. Ensure to disconnect any plug connections located on the RH side. 15. Remove LHS & RHS of tailgate cover to gain access to upper fasteners securing impact beam.
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TOWBAR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PART NUMBER 03281RW BMW X7 G07 CL4 17. Remove the exhaust hanger bracket from the impact beam secured with 1 x nut. Repeat for opposite side. 18. Remove and discard impact beam secured with 4 x M12 nuts per side. Discard fasteners.
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TOWBAR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PART NUMBER 03281RW BMW X7 G07 CL4 20. Position the exhaust bracket onto the lower 2 mounting studs and loosely secure with 1 x M12 nut complete with 1 x M12 washer. Secure exhaust hanger to exhaust bracket with 1 x M8 bolt complete with 2 x washers and 1 x nut.
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TOWBAR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PART NUMBER 03281RW BMW X7 G07 CL4 23. Secure the kick panel onto the 4 kick panel brackets with 4 x scrivets (retained from step 16). Adjust position of kick panel brackets where necessary then tighten tek screws.
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TOWBAR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PART NUMBER 03281RW BMW X7 G07 CL4 IMPORTANT Due to possible vehicle variations, always confirm any noted vehicle colour wires with a multi-meter to ensure the correct function is identified before soldering or scotch locking. For vehicle wires denoted with two colours (example;...
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TOWBAR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PART NUMBER 03281RW BMW X7 G07 CL4 32. Locate the CAN wires on the harness and insert the wires into the vehicle connector in the following arrangement: Pin 13 YL/RD (Yellow/Red) Pin 14 YL (Yellow) 33. Connect the 3-way female connector with the counterpart.
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TOWBAR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PART NUMBER 03281RW BMW X7 G07 CL4 36. Locate and untape the vehicle 8-way prewire connector. 37. Cut back the tape of the pre-wire harness to reveal the following wire colours. Supplied wire taps can be used for brake and R.
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TOWBAR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PART NUMBER 03281RW BMW X7 G07 CL4 42. Locate the 8-way tail harness connector and connect it to the 8-way female connector on the trailer patch. 43. Refit all removed components to the vehicle following steps 1 to 14 in reverse.
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TOWBAR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PART NUMBER 03281RW BMW X7 G07 CL4 49-75 Pacific Drive Keysborough, VIC 3173 Phone: 1800 812 017 Email: info@haymanreese.com.au Rev: Page Issue Date: 09-07-2021...
TOWBAR MAINTENANCE AND CARE: 1. Hayman Reese recommend that the towbar LUG or TBM (tow ball Mount) Pull Pin and R-clip are removed and stored when not in use. Removal of LUG or TBM (tow ball mount) is advisable when not in use to assist with any of the following.
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VEHICLE’S GLOVEBOX AFTER INSTALLATION HAYMAN REESE SMART PIN Your Hayman Reese towbar is equipped with Smart Pin technology to help reduce towbar tongue rattle in most driving conditions. Please ensure below instructions are understood and routine maintenance is carried out to ensure best towing experience.
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