Tow-Trust Towbars
Issue 3: TFD12VK FORD GALAXY 2015>
Important: Please read General Notes overleaf before fitting
Parts List
| Item | Qty | Description | Item | Qty | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | Crossmember | D | 1 | Flip Up Socket Plate (TTFP/LH) |
| B | 2 | Handed Side Arms | E | 6 | M10 x 45 (10.9) Bolts & S/P Washers |
| C | 1 | ACS Detachable Neck 6202 | F | 4 | M8 x 30 Bolts (10.9) & S/P Washers |
| G | 4 | M12 x 40 Bolts, 2 Nyloc Nuts & 2 S/P Washers | |||
| H | 2 | M12 x 25 Bolts & 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 |
Bumper Removal
- If fitted, lower the spare wheel and remove five fixings to temporarily lower the spare wheel surround.
- Open the tailgate; remove the black side covers on each light cluster. Remove the light clusters' two fixings per light, this will expose one bumper fixing below to remove.
- Remove five fixings per wheel arch and remove two fixings attaching the bumper to the internal bumper impact beam.
- Release bumper tips from the vehicle's body then pull rearward.
- Remove the bumper impact beam. (This is NOT refitted with the Towbar assembly and must be handed back to the customer)
- Lower the exhaust silencer and support to prevent damage.
Towbar Installation
- Using Item F with Item L loosely fix Item A to the rear panel.
- Insert Items B through the Towbar end plates and into each chassis member fixing in place using Item E with Item K.
- Using Item G with Item M fix Items B to Item A.
- Using Item J with Item M and Item H with Item M fix Item C and Item D to Item A.
- Refit spare wheel surround and rehang the exhaust silencers.
- Cut the rear bumper's lower edge as per the sketch below if required and refit.
Diagram Description
The diagram illustrates the Tow-Trust TFD12VK towbar assembly for the Ford Galaxy 2015 onwards. It shows a perspective view of the towbar structure, including the main crossmember (A) and side arms (B) designed to connect to the vehicle's chassis. Various fixings are depicted and labeled with letters corresponding to the parts list: 'E' represents M10 bolts and washers, 'F' represents M8 bolts and washers, 'G' represents M12 bolts, nuts, and washers, 'H' and 'J' represent different sizes of M12 bolts and washers, and 'K', 'L', and 'M' represent various sizes of flat washers. Arrows indicate the points of connection for these fixings. The detachable neck assembly (C) and the flip-up socket plate (D) are also shown. A separate inset diagram, labeled "BUMPER CUT", provides a cross-sectional view of the rear bumper area, indicating specific dimensions for modification: 215mm and 55mm are marked to show the extent of the required bumper cut. Key mounting locations are identified with 'X' symbols.
Notes
1. Recommended Torque Setting for M12 Grade 10.9: 139 Nm. (For other Torque Settings, see notes overleaf.)
2. Nose load limits and vehicle manufacturer's trailer / caravan weight limits must be observed.
