Westfalia Tow Bar Installation and Operating Instructions

Supported Languages

This manual is available in the following languages: German (D), Czech (CZ), Danish (DK), Spanish (E), French (F), Finnish (FIN), English (GB), Greek (GR), Hungarian (HU), Italian (I), Dutch (NL), Polish (PL), Russian (RUS), Swedish (S).

Parts List

The following components are included for installation:

• 2x M12x70 (10.9) bolts
• 6x M10x45 (10.9) bolts
• 4x M10x40 (10.9) bolts
• 4x 13x24x2.5 washers
• 4x 10.5x30x3 washers
• 4x 10.5x25x3 washers
• 6x 8.5x24x2 washers
• 2x M12 (10) nuts
• 6x M8 (8) nuts
• 1x Tow bar main assembly
• 1x Tow ball assembly

General Instructions and Safety Warnings

Important: National guidelines concerning official approval of auxiliaries must be observed. Any modifications or alterations to the tow bar are prohibited and will void the operating license.

Before installation, remove any insulating compound or underbody coating from the vehicle's contact surfaces where the tow bar will be fitted.

The tow bar is intended for towing trailers and carrying loads. Use for any other purpose is prohibited.

Parking Sensor Interference: Vehicles equipped with an acoustic parking system may experience malfunctions after tow bar installation if parts (e.g., the ball or bar) are within the sensor's range. Adjust the sensing range or deactivate the parking system if necessary. For removable or pivoting ball tow bars, malfunctions are unlikely if the ball is not in the operating position.

The tow bar is a safety-critical component and must only be fitted by qualified companies. Improper assembly can lead to a serious accident hazard. The German text of this instruction is binding.

Subject to change.

Installation Steps

1. Step 1: Diagram shows the rear of the Ford B-Max with arrows indicating the removal of the rear bumper section.
2. Step 2: Diagram shows the rear of the vehicle with the bumper removed, exposing mounting points. Arrows indicate removal of existing components and show mounting brackets being prepared. A waste bin is shown, suggesting removal of parts.
3. Step 3: Diagram shows the main tow bar frame being positioned and attached to the vehicle's chassis mounting points. Arrows indicate the direction of attachment.
4. Step 4: Close-up diagram showing a hole being drilled with a 6mm drill bit into the vehicle's chassis at a specific location. Arrows indicate the drilling action.
5. Step 5: Diagram illustrates attaching a component (likely part of the tow bar structure) using a bolt and washer. Arrows indicate the insertion and tightening direction.
6. Step 6: Diagrams show routing of electrical wiring harnesses, possibly for trailer lights, near the vehicle's chassis and exhaust system. Arrows indicate the path of the wiring.
7. Step 7: Diagram shows the vehicle's rear with two side mounting brackets being attached to the chassis. Arrows indicate the placement and direction of attachment.
8. Step 8: Close-up diagram showing the attachment of the side brackets using M10x45 bolts and 10.5x30x3 washers. Arrows indicate the tightening direction.
9. Step 9: Diagram shows the rear of the vehicle with lower mounting brackets being attached. Arrows indicate the use of 3x 8.4x24x2 bolts and 3x M8 nuts for each bracket.
10. Step 10: Diagram shows the tow bar receiver being mounted to the chassis. Arrows indicate the use of 2x M10x40 bolts and 2x 10.5x25x3 washers on each side.
11. Step 11: Diagram shows a close-up of the mounting points. An arrow indicates tightening M10x45 bolts to a torque of 64 Nm.
12. Step 12: Diagrams show applying Loctite 241 to specific bolts labeled 'a' and 'b'. Arrows indicate tightening these bolts to a torque of 6-7 Nm. Another diagram shows electrical connections labeled 'c'.
13. Step 13: Diagram shows the rear of the vehicle with the tow bar assembly mounted. An arrow indicates tightening M10x40 bolts to a torque of 64 Nm.
14. Step 14: Diagram shows the rear of the vehicle with the tow bar assembly mounted. An arrow indicates tightening M8 bolts to a torque of 25 Nm.
15. Step 15: Diagram shows the rear of the Ford B-Max with arrows indicating the re-attachment or re-fitting of the rear bumper section.
16. Step 16: Close-up diagram showing the tow ball assembly being attached to the tow bar receiver. Arrows indicate the use of M12x70 bolts and 13x24x2.5 washers, with a torque specification of 95 Nm.

Technical Specifications and Compliance

Tow Bar Type: 307 364

Vehicle: Ford B-Max

Functional Type: JK8

Class and Hitch Type: A50-X

Homologation: E13 55R-01 3424

D-Value: 6.8 kN

Max. Vertical Load (S): 50 kg

Towing Capacity: Refer to the vehicle's registration card.

According to European Directive 94/20, the maximum towing capacity of the tow bar is determined by the 'D' value, defined as: D = (T x C) / (T + C) x 0.00981 kN, where T is the max. gross mass of the towing vehicle and C is the max. towing capacity of the towing vehicle.

Clearance Requirements (ECE-R 55): Ensure clearance according to Appendix 7, Figures 25a and 25b of the ECE-R 55 directive. This includes specific angular and distance requirements relative to the vehicle's end points and ground clearance.

Weight Considerations: Specifications are provided for the vehicle's permissible gross weight (shown in multiple languages).

Declaration of Correct Installation

The undersigned company declares that the tow bar type [Insert Type Here] has been installed correctly, respecting attachment points and specifications provided by the manufacturer, on the vehicle [Insert Vehicle Make/Model Here] with license plate [Insert License Plate Here].

The company also declares that the vehicle user has been informed about the USE and MAINTENANCE of the device.

[Space for stamp and signature]