Tow-Trust Towbars
Important: Please read General Notes overleaf before fitting
Issue 2
TLAN5VK LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT (Vehicles without spare wheel)
Parts List
| Item | Qty | Description | Item | Qty | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | TLAN5 Crossmember | E | 1 | Flip Up Socket Plate (TTFP/LH) |
| B | 2 | Handed Side Arms | F | 8 | M14 x 120 Bolts & S/P Washers |
| B1 | 2 | Side Arm Support Brackets | G | 6 | M14 x 45 Bolts, 4 Nyloc Nuts & 2 S/P Washers |
| C | 2 | Tubular Chassis Kits | H | 2 | M12 x 22 Bolts & S/P Washers |
| D | 1 | ACS Detachable Neck 6220 | J | 2 | M12 x 25 Bolts & S/P Washers |
| K | 18 | 14 x 27 Flat Washers | |||
| L | 4 | 12 x 25 Flat washers |
Bumper Removal
- Remove the rear light clusters / one fixing found inside the boot.
- Remove the bumpers central cover / two fixings on the lower edge, this will reveal eight fixings securing the bumper to the vehicle.
- Unclip the wheel arch trim and remove one fixing either side, remove two fixings found inside each wheel arch, one fixing either side of the boot opening and two fixings either side on the lower edge.
- Carefully remove the rear bumper from the vehicle body.
- Lower the exhaust and support to prevent damage.
- Remove eight fixings to remove the undertray from the vehicle.
- Remove the rear impact beam. (This is refitted with the Towbar assembly).
- Remove the Towing eye mount from the O/S chassis. (This is not refitted with the Towbar assembly).
- Remove the under tray mounting brackets from the inside face of each chassis and trim and refit (SEE FIG.1).
Towbar Installation
- Insert Items C into each chassis member and using Item F with Item K loosely fix Item B and B1 to each chassis member.
- Using Item G with item K fix Item A between each side arm.
- Using Item J with Item L and Item H with Item L fix Item D and Item E to Item A.
- Fully tighten all fixings ensuring the Towbar is rigid, square and secure.
- Cut the under tray and refit (SEE FIG.2) along with the rear impact beam, bumper and rear lights, rehang the exhaust.
Diagrams
FIG.1: Illustrates the towbar components and their attachment points on the vehicle's chassis. The diagram shows the 'BEFORE' state, with the vehicle's rear bumper and undertray components, and the 'AFTER' state, showing the installed TLAN5VK towbar assembly. Key components like the crossmember (A), side arms (B, B1), chassis kits (C), and various fixings (F, G, K, J, L, H) are depicted in their respective positions on the Near Side (N/S) and Off Side (O/S) of the chassis.
FIG.2: Shows the OEM Undertray with a cutout, part number FK72 589N836 BE, and its relation to the towbar installation. It indicates where the undertray needs to be cut and refitted after the towbar is installed.
Notes
- 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.
