Tow-Trust Towbars
Important: Please read General Notes overleaf before fitting
Issue 3
TBMW6VK BMW 5 SERIES SAL (F10), EST (F11) & GT 2010>
Parts List
| Item | Qty | Description | Item | Qty | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | Crossmember | C | 2 | M12 x 25 Bolts & S/P Washers |
| B | 1 | Detachable Housing | D | 2 | M12 x 25 Bolts & S/P Washers |
| 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.
- Using Item D with Item F and Item C with Item F bolt Item B and Item E to Item A and fully tighten.
- Refit rear bumper
- Refit under trays and diffuser, (diffuser on GT ONLY).
Diagram
The diagram shows the Tow-Trust TBMW6VK towbar assembly. It labels the main crossmember as 'A' and the detachable housing as 'B'. Various fixings are indicated by letters C, D, E, F, G, H, and 'X'. The text 'TBMW6VK' is displayed, along with the key 'X = Original BMW Fixings'. The illustration depicts the towbar structure and its connection points.
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.
