Installing the ball rod
Fig. 150 Removing the cap on the rear bumper/inserting the tow bar
Fig. 151 Locking the lock and removing the the key/replacing the lock cap
Read and observe
and
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Grip the cap on the rear bumper
direction of the arrow
and remove in the direction of the arrow
1
›
Remove the cover for the mounting recess
downwards direction.
›
Put the tow bar in the ready position
›
Grip the tow bar from underneath
cess in arrow direction
until you hear it click into place
3
The handwheel
» Fig. 150
returns automatically and rests on the tow
C
bar
»
.
on page 159 first.
» Fig. 150
at the handle
, release in the
B
A
» Fig. 147
on page 159 in a
4
» page
160.
» Fig. 150
and insert into the mounting re-
»
.
›
Lock the handwheel lock by turning the key
direction of the arrow
the arrow
.
5
›
Put the cap
onto the handwheel lock in the direction of the arrow
E
›
Check that the tow bar is securely attached
WARNING
When attaching the tow bar, do not hold the handwheel by hand - risk of
■
injuring fingers!
When removing the cover for the mounting recess, watch out for your
■
hand coming into contact with the opening of the bumper - risk of injuring
hand!
After fitting the tow bar, always secure the lock and remove the key.
■
CAUTION
When removing the cover on the rear bumper, please note that there is a risk
■
of paint damage to the bumper or cover.
After removing the key, always replace the cover on the handwheel lock –
■
risk of lock getting dirty.
If the tow bar is not in the ready position, it cannot be fitted in the mounting
■
recess.
Note
Store the cover for the rear bumper and the cover for the mounting recess in a
suitable location in the boot after removal.
Check proper fitting
.
2
Read and observe
Check that the tow bar is fitted properly before each use.
» Fig. 151
D
to the stop, and remove the key in the direction of
4
» page
161.
Fig. 152
Duly fortified ball head
and
on page 159 first.
Hitch and trailer
to the left in the
»
.
6
161