Tow-Trust Towbars
Important: Please read General Notes overleaf before fitting
Issue 2
TFD18VK FORD FOCUS 4 HATCH / FOCUS 4 ESTATE
Parts List
| Item | Qty | Description | Item | Qty | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | TFD18 Crossmember | D | 1 | Flip Up Socket Plate (TTFP/LH) |
| B | 2 | Side Arms | E | 4 | M10 x 45 (10.9) Bolts & S/P Washers |
| C | 1 | 6202 Detachable Neck | F | 4 | M12 x 45 Bolts & Nyloc Nuts |
| G | 2 | M12 x 25 Bolts & S/P Washers | |||
| H | 2 | M12 x 22 Bolts & S/P Washers | |||
| J | 4 | 10 x 30 Flat Washers | |||
| K | 2 | 10 x 40 Flat Washers | |||
| L | 12 | 12 x 25 Flat Washers |
Bumper Removal
- Open tailgate and remove inner trim from light cluster to reveal one bumper fixing beneath. Remove one fixing from each wheel arch liner and peel back liner to reveal one bumper fixing and one tip fixing either side of the vehicle. Note: Active models will require wheel arch trim to be carefully unclipped.
- Remove eleven fixings from the bumper lower edge.
- Remove the rear impact beam, this is not refitted with the Towbar assembly.
Towbar Installation
- At the rearmost mounting point only retain item K inside the chassis using Item E and Item J.
- Insert items B into each chassis and fix at the forward mounting point only with Item E and Item J.
- Insert Item A into the open ends of the chassis and fix through the rearmost mounting point using Items E and Item J. (Item K are used inside the chassis as spacers/ see sketch).
- Using Item F with Item L fix Item A to Item B.
- Using Item G with Item L and Item H with Item L fix Item C and Item D to Item A.
- Fully tighten all fixings ensuring the Towbar is rigid, square and secure.
- Cut the rear bumper as per the sketch below and refit. (Estate will require an under tray Cut and the Hatch will require a heat shield cut).
Diagram Description
Diagram showing the Tow-Trust TFD18VK towbar components and installation points for a Ford Focus 4 Hatch/Estate. It includes a main assembly view with parts labeled A (Crossmember), B (Side Arms), C (Detachable Neck), and D (Flip Up Socket Plate). Various bolts (E, F, G, H) and washers (J, K, L) are also shown and labeled. The diagram illustrates how these parts attach to the vehicle's chassis and bumper, indicating specific mounting points. It also details required cuts for the rear bumper and an under tray for Estate models, and a heat shield cut for Hatch models. Smaller diagrams show a 'Spacer For Inside Chassis' and the 'Outside View' of the bumper cut-out.
Notes
- Torque Settings see notes overleaf.
- Nose load limits and vehicle manufacturers trailer / caravan weight limits must be observed.
