Westfalia Towing Hitch for Renault Megane Grandtour
This document provides installation and operating instructions for the Westfalia towing hitch designed for the Renault Megane Grandtour.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: WESTFALIA-AUTOMOTIVE GmbH
- Westfalia Order No.: 316 208
- Approval No. (Directive 94/20/EC): e13 00-1653
- Class: A50-X
- Type: 316 208
- Maximum D-value: 7.74 kN
- Maximum Nose Weight: 75 kg
Area of Application
- Vehicle Manufacturer: Renault
- Model: Megane Grandtour; Limousine / Sedan / Berlina / Luxeauto
- Model Designation: LM, KM, LM?????, KM?????
General Information
For driving, the vehicle manufacturer's specifications regarding trailer load and nose weight are decisive. The values specified for the towing hitch must not be exceeded.
The towing hitch is designed for towing trailers equipped with ball couplings and for use with load carriers approved for attachment to the towing hitch. Any other use is prohibited. Operation must be adapted to road conditions. The vehicle's handling characteristics change when a trailer is towed; consult the vehicle manufacturer's operating instructions.
The standard mounting points approved by the vehicle manufacturer are used. National guidelines concerning official approval of installations must be observed. These installation and operating instructions must be enclosed with the vehicle papers.
Installation Instructions
The towing hitch is a safety component and must only be installed by qualified personnel. Any alteration or conversion to the towing hitch is prohibited and will lead to the cancellation of the operating permit.
Remove any insulating compound or underseal from the vehicle in the area of the towing hitch's mating surfaces. Seal any bare bodywork and bores with anti-corrosive paint.
Operating Instructions
After approximately 1000 trailer kilometers, retighten all securing bolts of the towing hitch with the specified tightening torques.
The coupling ball must be kept clean and greased. However, if stabilization devices like the Westfalia "SSK" are used, the coupling ball must be free from grease. Follow the instructions in the respective operating manuals.
If the coupling ball diameter reaches 49.0 mm or less at any point, the towing hitch must no longer be used for safety reasons.
The empty weight of the vehicle increases by 18 kg after the towing hitch is fitted.
Scope of Delivery
The package includes the following components:
- Main towing hitch frame
- Tow ball with mount
- Wiring bracket
- Support bracket
- Crossbar/Support
- Various bolts, nuts, and washers (detailed in diagrams with specific sizes and quantities, e.g., M12x70, M12x45, M10x40, 13x24x2.5, 12.5x30x3, 10.5x25x3, M12).
Diagram Description (Page 21): A line drawing illustrating the components included in the towing hitch package, numbered 1 through 5, along with a list of hardware (items 6-17) with quantities and specifications.
Available Spare Parts
Information on available spare parts is provided, with a part number reference of 916 175 650 001 6-17.
Diagram Description (Page 22): A visual representation of spare parts for the towing hitch, accompanied by a part number.
Detailed Assembly Diagram
Diagram Description (Page 23): An exploded view detailing the assembly of the towing hitch components (1-5) onto the vehicle chassis, showing the precise placement of bolts and washers (e.g., M12x70, 13x24x2.5, M12x45, M12x40, M10x40, 12.5x30x3, 10.5x25x3) and their respective connections.
Clearance Requirements
Diagram Description (Page 24): Diagrams illustrating the required clearance zones around the towing hitch ball, specifying minimum distances (e.g., 75mm, 32mm, 140mm, 55mm, 65mm, 350-420mm) and maximum angles (e.g., 30°, 45°). These diagrams are accompanied by text in multiple languages confirming these clearance specifications must be guaranteed according to Directive 94/20/EG, Annex VII, Figure 30.
Installation Steps
Diagram Description (Pages 25-30): A series of step-by-step diagrams illustrating the installation process:
- Shows the rear of the Renault Megane Grandtour, indicating access points for installation.
- Depicts the rear bumper area, showing the removal of a trim piece (a) and access to mounting points (b, c).
- Illustrates the removal of components from the vehicle's trunk/spare tire area on the right-hand (RH) side.
- Illustrates the removal of components from the vehicle's trunk/spare tire area on the left-hand (LH) side.
- Shows the mounting of bracket parts (16) on the RH side of the vehicle chassis, secured by bolts (b) and (c).
- Shows the mounting of bracket parts (16) on the LH side of the vehicle chassis, secured by bolts (b) and (c).
- Indicates the vehicle chassis mounting points from the rear.
- Shows the main towing hitch frame (part 5) being positioned and attached to the chassis using bolts (1, 2, 4) and nuts, with specified torque values for M12 and M10 bolts (M12 → 65Nm, M10 → 40Nm).
- Details the attachment of bracket part 4 to the chassis using bolts (M10x40, 10.5x25x3).
- Details the attachment of bracket part 4 to the chassis using bolts (M10x40, 10.5x25x3).
- Shows the attachment of bracket part 4 to the chassis on the RH side using bolts (M10x40, 10.5x25x3).
- Illustrates the attachment of the tow ball mount (part 1) to the main hitch frame (part 5) using bolts (M12x45, 12.5x30x3) and nuts (M12). It also shows the tow ball (part 2) being attached to the mount.
- Shows the main towing hitch frame being attached to the vehicle chassis using bolts (M10x8.8, M12x8.8) and specifies torque values (M12 → 65Nm, M10 → 40Nm).
- Depicts the tow hitch frame mounted to the vehicle, highlighting mounting points (b).
- Shows the installation of a bumper trim piece (a) and mounting brackets (b).
- Illustrates the completed installation with the towing hitch fitted to the vehicle.
- Shows the final assembly of the tow ball (part 2) onto the hitch mount (part 1) using bolts (M12x70, 13x24x2.5) and specifies the final torque value (M12 → 95Nm).
