Tow-Trust Towbars
Issue 2: TV7 Vauxhall Astra GTC 2011
Important: Please read General Notes overleaf before fitting.
Parts List
| Item | Qty | Description | Item | Qty | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | Crossmember | D | 2 | M16 x 50 Bolts, Nuts & S/P Washers |
| B | 2 | Side Arms | E | 4 | M10 x 30 Bolts & S/P Washers |
| C | 1 | Extension | F | 4 | M12 x 35 Bolts, Nuts & S/P Washers |
| G | 4 | M12 x 40 Bolts & Nyloc Nuts | |||
| H | 8 | 12 x 25 Flat Washers | |||
| J | 2 | 10 x 25 Flat Washers | |||
| K | 2 | 10 x 40 Flat Washers |
Bumper Removal
- First remove each rear light cluster, two fixings found inside the boot behind trim, remove two fixings along the lower edge of the rear bumper and three fixings around each wheel arch, remove number plate and the two fixings found behind, last of all one fixing found beneath each light cluster. Pull bumper tips outward then rewards to remove.
Towbar Installation
- Remove and discard the rear crash beam (Hand to customer).
- Lower the rear silencer to gain access to the vertical Towbar mounting points.
- Insert Items B into each chassis member and loosely fix in place using Items E and Item K on the forward most and Item E and Item J on the rearmost mounting points.
- Using the original M10 fixings fix Item A to the rear panel.
- Using Items F and Items H fix Item A to Items B.
- Using Item G with Item H fix Item C to Item A.
- Using Item D fix your desired ball bracket and wiring plate (not supplied in this kit) to Item C.
- Fully tighten all nuts and bolts ensuring Towbar is rigid square and secure. (We at Tow-Trust advise you fit the wiring into the vehicle before the bumper gets refitted).
- Cut the rear bumper 100mm Wide x 40mm Deep. Refit exhaust, bumper and number plate.
The diagram illustrates the towbar assembly mounted to the rear of a Vauxhall Astra GTC. It shows the main crossmember (Item A) attached to the vehicle's chassis via side arms (Item B). An extension piece (Item C) connects to the crossmember. Various bolts and washers (Items D, E, F, G, H, J, K) are used to secure these components. A detail labeled 'BUMPER CUT' indicates a specific modification required on the rear bumper, measuring 100mm wide and 40mm deep, to accommodate the towbar.
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.
