Tow-Trust Towbars
Important: Please read General Notes overleaf before fitting
Issue 3: TV6 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer 2010-2013 & Astra Saloon 2012
Parts List
| Item | Qty | Description | Item | Qty | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | Crossmember | D | 2 | M16 x 50 Bolts, Nuts & S/P Washers |
| B | 2 | Side Arms | E | 4 | M10 x 30 Bolts & S/P Washers |
| C | 1 | Extension | F | 4 | M12 x 35 Bolts, Nuts & S/P Washers |
| G | 4 | M12 x 40 Bolts & Nyloc Nuts | |||
| H | 8 | 12 x 25 Flat Washers | |||
| J | 2 | 10 x 25 Flat Washers | |||
| K | 2 | 10 x 40 Flat Washers |
Bumper Removal
- First remove each rear light cluster (two fixings found inside the boot behind trim), remove two fixings along the lower edge of the rear bumper, and four fixings around each wheel arch. Lastly, remove one fixing found beneath each light cluster. Pull bumper tips outward then rewardingly remove.
Towbar Installation
- Remove and discard the rear crash beam (Hand to customer).
- Lower the rear silencer to gain access to the vertical Towbar mounting points.
- Insert Items B into each chassis member and loosely fix in place using Items E and Item K on the forward most, and Item J on the rearmost mounting points.
- Using the original M10 fixings, fix Item A to the rear panel.
- Using Items F and Items H, fix Item A to Items B.
- Using Item G with Item H, fix Item C to Item A.
- Using Item D, fix your desired ball bracket and wiring plate (not supplied in this kit) to Item C.
- Fully tighten all nuts and bolts, ensuring the Towbar is rigid, square, and secure. (Tow-Trust advises fitting the wiring into the vehicle before the bumper gets refitted).
- Refit the exhaust and rear bumper.
Diagram Description
The diagram illustrates the Tow-Trust TV6 towbar assembly for the Vauxhall Astra. It shows the main Crossmember (A) positioned horizontally at the rear of the vehicle. Two Side Arms (B) connect the Crossmember to the vehicle's chassis mounting points. An Extension bracket (C) is shown attached to the Crossmember. Various fasteners, including bolts (D, E, F, G) and washers (H, J, K), are depicted at connection points, indicated by labels like 'X' and 'H' on the diagram. The diagram provides a visual guide to the general layout and assembly of the towbar components onto the vehicle's rear structure.
Notes
- Recommended Torque Setting for M12 Grade 10.9: 10-139 Nm. (For other Torque Settings, see notes overleaf.)
- Nose load limits and vehicle manufacturers' trailer/caravan weight limits must be observed.
