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Towbar Fitting Instructions TO SUIT FORD FIESTA 3 AND 5 DOOR HATCH 01-2006 Part Number FD125 Rating 900Kg Page 1 of 3 Issue Date 04-07-06 THE WORKHORSE OF AUSTRALIA’S TOWBARS FOR TOWING PURPOSES ONLY For towing capacity details please refer to vehicle owner’s manual or to the manufacturer. Overloading can void your warranties. WARNING : 1. Do not, drill, cut, weld or otherwise modify the tow bar. 2. If you are using electric welding on a motor vehicle, always check that the vehicle is not equipped with electronic engine or instrument management equipment. Failure to do so could destroy any onboard computers. If in doubt, check with the vehicle's manufacturer. 1. Ensure all hardware has been included 2. Remove rear bumper via a) Remove trim buttons from inside wheel arches (2 per side) b) Remove 8mm hex screw from inside wheel arch, in behind arch trim (1 per side) c) Remove trim buttons from bottom of bumper d) Drill out rivets from top of bumper e) Flex bumper out from the sides and pull rearward 3. Remove rear wheel liner clips to gain access to side rails and discard clips 4. Locate towbar into the chassis rails and fasten with 4 x M12 flat washers, spring washers and bolts 5. Tighten all bolts to torque listing below. 6. Cut bumper as per drawing as shown in Figure 1 7. Refit bumper bar in reverse of step 2 with the exception of step d), where in this case, the bumper is riveted with the supplied rivets. 8. Towbar rating sticker to be conspicuously located on inside rear end of the driver’s door. ( See diagram below) RECOMMENDED ASSEMBLY TORQUE LISTING Diameter Grade 8.8 Bolt Nm M6 9.5 M8 21.7 M10 43.4 M12 77.3 M16 189.8

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Towbar Fitting InstructionsTO SUIT FORD FIESTA 3 AND 5 DOOR HATCH 01-2006

Part Number FD125Rating 900Kg

Page 1 of 3 Issue Date 04-07-06 THE WORKHORSE OF AUSTRALIA’S TOWBARS

FOR TOWING PURPOSES ONLYFor towing capacity details please refer to vehicle owner’s manual or to the manufacturer. Overloading can void your warranties.

WARNING:1. Do not, drill, cut, weld or otherwise modify the tow bar.2. If you are using electric welding on a motor vehicle, always check that the vehicle is not equipped with

electronic engine or instrument management equipment. Failure to do so could destroy any onboard computers. If in doubt, check with the vehicle's manufacturer.

1. Ensure all hardware has been included 2. Remove rear bumper via

a) Remove trim buttons from inside wheel arches (2 per side)b) Remove 8mm hex screw from inside wheel arch, in behind arch trim (1 per side)c) Remove trim buttons from bottom of bumperd) Drill out rivets from top of bumpere) Flex bumper out from the sides and pull rearward

3. Remove rear wheel liner clips to gain access to side rails and discard clips4. Locate towbar into the chassis rails and fasten with 4 x M12 flat washers, spring washers and bolts5. Tighten all bolts to torque listing below.6. Cut bumper as per drawing as shown in Figure 17. Refit bumper bar in reverse of step 2 with the exception of step d), where in this case, the bumper

is riveted with the supplied rivets.8. Towbar rating sticker to be conspicuously located on inside rear end of the driver’s door. (See

diagram below)

RECOMMENDED ASSEMBLY TORQUE LISTINGDiameter Grade 8.8 Bolt

NmM6 9.5M8 21.7M10 43.4M12 77.3M16 189.8

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Towbar Fitting InstructionsTO SUIT FORD FIESTA 3 AND 5 DOOR HATCH 01-2006

Part Number FD125Rating 900Kg

Page 2 of 3 Issue Date 04-07-06 THE WORKHORSE OF AUSTRALIA’S TOWBARS

Figure-1 Location of bumper cut

Place masking tape over area to be cut to avoid

damage to bumper

Underside of bumper shown

Area of bumper bar to be removed

Establish centre line of the bumper bar then measure

equal distance from centre line out as shown

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Towbar Fitting InstructionsTO SUIT FORD FIESTA 3 AND 5 DOOR HATCH 01-2006

Part Number FD125Rating 900Kg

Page 3 of 3 Issue Date 04-07-06 THE WORKHORSE OF AUSTRALIA’S TOWBARS

PLEASE NOTE: You must remove the lug unless you are actually towing if it obscures your number plate. Failureto do so may result in a fine.