Tow-Trust Towbars
Important: Please read General Notes overleaf before fitting
Issue 3
TFD11VK FORD MONDEO 2015>
| Item | Qty | Description | Item | Qty | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | Crossmember | E | 2 | M12 x 25 Bolts & S/P Washers |
| B | 2 | Handed Side Arms | F | 6 | M10 x 40 Bolts (Grade 10.9) & S/P Washers |
| C | 2 | Chassis Clamp Plates | G | 4 | M8 x 40 Bolts (Grade 10.9) & S/P Washers |
| D | 1 | 6232 Detachable Neck | H | 4 | M12 x 40 Bolts, 2 Nyloc Nuts & 2 S/P Washers |
| J | 2 | M12 x 22 Bolts & S/P Washers | |||
| K | 6 | 10 x 30 Flat Washers | |||
| L | 4 | 8 x 25 Flat Washers | |||
| M | 8 | 12 x 25 Flat Washers | |||
| N | 1 | Flip Up Socket Plate TTFP/LH |
BUMPER REMOVAL:
- Remove the rear light clusters, two fixings either side.
- Remove bumper, fixings found along the lower edge and around each wheel arch, one tip fixing either side behind wheel arch liner, one fixing either side around boot shut area, one fixing either side behind light cluster.
TOWBAR INSTALLATION:
- Remove the bumper impact beam, (this is not refitted with the Towbar installation. Always seal up the inner two fixings in the rear panel to prevent water ingress).
- Using Item G with Item L fix Item A to the rear panel.
- Feed Items B through the openings either end of Item A and fix to the inside face of each chassis member using Items F, Items K and Items C.
- Using Items H with Items M fix Items B to either end of Item A.
- Using Items J with Items M and Items E with Items M fix Item D and Item N to Item A.
- Fully tighten all fixings ensuring Towbar is rigid, square and secure.
- Cut the rear bumper and undertray as shown below and refit to the vehicle.
Diagram Description:
The diagram illustrates the Tow-Trust towbar assembly (Model TFD11VK) for a Ford Mondeo 2015. It shows an underside view of the rear of the vehicle with the towbar components fitted. Key parts labeled include the main crossmember (A), handed side arms (B), chassis clamp plates (C), and the detachable neck (D). Various fixings (E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N) are indicated by letters and associated with specific bolt, nut, and washer types. The diagram also shows cut lines for the rear bumper and undertray, with dimensions provided: ST Line 60, ST Line 205, 100mm, 45mm, and 215mm, indicating where modifications are needed on the vehicle bodywork.
Note:
- Recommended Torque Setting for M12 Grade 10.9 - 139 Nm. (For other Torque Settings see notes overleaf.)
- Nose load limits and vehicle manufacturers trailer / caravan weight limits must be observed.
