Tow-Trust Towbars
TBMW6 BMW 5 Series Towbar Installation Guide
Issue 3
Compatibility: BMW 5 Series Saloon (F10), Estate (F11) & GT 2010 onwards
| Item | Qty | Description | Item | Qty | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | Crossmember | C | 2 | M16 x 40 Bolts, Nuts & S/P Washers |
| B | 1 | Extension bar | D | 4 | M12 x 40 Bolts & Nyloc Nuts |
| E | 1 | Flip Up Socket Plate (TTFP/RH) | |||
| F | 4 | 12 x 25 Flat Washers | |||
| G | 2 | M8 x 30 Bolts, Nuts & S/P Washers | |||
| X | 4 | BMW Original Nuts | |||
| H | 4 | 12 x 40 Flat Washers |
Bumper Removal
Saloon & Estate Bumper Removal
Remove the fixings securing the rear light side trims, remove trims and remove the bumper fixing hidden behind, remove two fixings in each wheel arch and one tip fixing each side, remove nine fixings securing bumper lower edge and under trays, pull bumper tip outboard to release from body, disconnect reversing sensors and slide bumper rearwards.
GT Bumper Removal
Remove the fixings securing the rear light side trims, remove trims and remove the bumper fixing hidden behind, remove two fixings in each wheel arch and one tip fixing each side, remove two fixings securing bumper lower edge and under tray, unclip the lower edge diffuser to reveal the remaining five fixings and remove, pull bumper tip outboard to release from body, disconnect reversing sensors and slide bumper rearwards.
Towbar Installation
- Remove the fixings securing the rear exhaust silencer hanger to crash beam and support to prevent damage. (If the vehicle is fitted with tail pipes either side remove both hangers).
- Remove the rear crash beam (This is NOT refitted with Towbar assembly) and retain fixings and gaskets.
- Place Item A onto the Towbar mounting points along with the rear crash beam gaskets and fit with original fixings (Item X on illustration) and Item H (118Nm).
- Refit exhaust silencer hanger to Item A using Items G.
- Cut the bumper under tray only to original BMW markings to Suit Towbar and Flip up electrical plate.
- Refit rear bumper.
- Using Item D with Item F bolt Item B and Item E to Item A and fully tighten.
- Refit under trays and diffuser, (diffuser on GT ONLY).
- Using Item C bolt the ball bracket (not supplied in this kit) to face plate and fully tighten.
Diagram Description
The diagram illustrates the Tow-Trust TBMW6 towbar components and their installation. It shows the main crossmember (Item A) and extension bar (Item B). Various fixings are depicted: M16 bolts (Item C), M12 bolts (Item D), flat washers (Item F), M8 bolts (Item G), and BMW original nuts (Item X). A flip-up socket plate (Item E) is also shown. The diagram indicates that 'X' represents original BMW fixings and shows how components A, B, D, E, F, and X are assembled. Item G is used to refit the exhaust silencer hanger to Item A.
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.
