Tow-Trust Towbars
Important: Please read General Notes overleaf before fitting
Issue: 1
TVOLV12 VOLVO XC40 2018>
Fitting Instruction ?
Parts List
| Item | Qty | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | TVOLV12 Crossmember |
| B | 2 | Handed Side Arms |
| C | 1 | Extension |
| D | 2 | M16 x 50 Bolts & Nyloc Nuts |
| E | 6 | M12 x 40 Bolts, 4 Nyloc Nuts & 2 S/P Washers |
| F | 2 | M12 x 45 Bolts & S/P Washers |
| G | 2 | M12 x 40 Bolts & Nyloc Nuts |
| H | 1 | M12 x 120 Bolt & Nyloc Nut |
| J | 4 | 12 x 30 Flat Washers |
| K | 12 | 12 x 25 Flat Washers |
| L | 1 | 30mm O/D x 60mm Long Spacer Tube |
Bumper Removal
- Open the rear tailgate and remove the bump stops found either side of the boot opening, remove by twisting 45 degrees and pull.
- Remove four fixings from the bumper lower edge, five fixings from each wheel arch and release the bumper tips from the vehicle body, then pull bumper rearward disconnecting any necessary wiring looms.
- Remove rear impact beam (This is not refitted with the Towbar assembly).
- Cut the rear bumper as per the sketch below.
Bumper Cut Details
Diagram showing bumper cut details. It illustrates a cross-section of the bumper with specific cut dimensions indicated: a 75mm measurement, a 120mm measurement, and a 5mm measurement.
Towbar Installation
- Insert Items B (Handed Side Arms) into each correct chassis member and fix in place at the forward most vehicle mounting point only using Item E (M12 x 40 Bolts, 4 Nyloc Nuts & 2 S/P Washers) and Item J (12 x 30 Flat Washers).
- Insert Item A (TVOLV12 Crossmember) into the open ends of each chassis and fix between each side arm using Items E with Item K (12 x 25 Flat Washers).
- Using Item F (M12 x 45 Bolts & S/P Washers) with Item J (12 x 30 Flat Washers) fix Item A and Items B through the rearmost vehicle mounting point.
- Fully tighten all fixings ensuring the Towbar is rigid, square and secure.
- Refit the rear bumper.
- Fix Item C (Extension) to Item A using Items G (M12 x 40 Bolts & Nyloc Nuts) with Items K (12 x 25 Flat Washers) and Item H (M12 x 120 Bolt & Nyloc Nut) with Items K ensuring Item L (30mm O/D x 60mm Long Spacer Tube) is fitted between the lower mounting point.
- Using Item D (M16 x 50 Bolts & Nyloc Nuts) fix your desired ball bracket and wiring plate (not supplied in this kit) to Item C.
- Fully tighten all remaining fixings.
Towbar Assembly Diagram
The diagram illustrates the Tow-Trust towbar assembly for the Volvo XC40. It features a central crossmember (Item A) which connects to two handed side arms (Item B) that attach to the vehicle's chassis. An extension piece (Item C) is mounted to the rear of the crossmember, serving as the connection point for the tow ball bracket. Various fasteners, including bolts (Items D, E, F, G, H), nuts, and washers (Items J, K), are shown securing these components. A spacer tube (Item L) is positioned between the crossmember and the chassis mounting point for the extension.
Notes
- For torque settings see general notes overleaf.
- Nose load limits and vehicle manufacturer's trailer / caravan weight limits must be observed.
