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GDW Tow Bar Installation Guide

Seat Ibiza (04/2002 - ....)

GDW Reference: 1357

Specifications

EEC APPROVAL N°e6*94/20*0344*00
D/7,30 KN
S/50 kg
Max.1200 kg

Fitting Instructions

  1. Remove the bumper and the wheel arch liners. Detach the exhaust at the rear and permanently remove the metal buffer beam.
  2. Insert the tow bar's support arms into the chassis beams at the rear until points (A) align with the provided holes on the outside of the chassis beam. Insert the washers and bolts and slide the tow bar as far as possible into the chassis beams. Tighten securely.
  3. Make an incision in the bumper according to the enclosed drawing and refit the bumper to its original position.
  4. Install the part marked (*) and tighten securely.

Bumper Cut-out Description

Diagram illustrating the bumper cut-out dimensions. The hatched area indicates the section to be removed from the bumper. Key labels are B (bumper), O (lower bumper rim), and M (bumper midpoint).

Parts Composition

ItemDescriptionReference
1Tow barReference 1357
1Ball T43M002
4Bolts M12x40(*)
4Lock Washers M12(*)
4Bolts M10x35(A)
4Lock Washers M10(A)
4Washers 40x35x12x4(A)
1Safety Bracket(-)

Technical Details

Bolt Torque Specifications

Quality 8.8

Bolt SizeTorque (Nm)Torque (kgm)
M610.81.1
M1288.39.0
M825.52.60
M1413714.0
M1052.05.30
M16211.021.5

Quality 10.9

Bolt SizeTorque (Nm)Torque (kgm)
M613.71.4
M12122.612.5
M835.33.6
M1419419.8
M1070.67.20
M16299.230.5

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