Tow-Trust Towbars
Important: Please read General Notes overleaf before fitting
Issue 2
TN13AVK NISSAN X TRAIL (T32) 2014 onwards / RENAULT KOLEOS 2017 onwards
Parts List
| Item | Qty | Description | Item | Qty | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | TN13A Crossmember | H | 1 | Socket Plate 1 |
| B | 1 | L/H Side Arm | J | 9 | M12 x 35 x 1.25 Bolts & 9 S/P Washers |
| C | 1 | R/H Side Arm | K | 12 | M12 x 45 Bolts, 8 Nyloc Nuts & 2 S/P Washers |
| D | 1 | R/H Chassis Support | L | 3 | M12 x 22 Bolts & S/P Washers |
| D1 | 1 | L/H Chassis Support | L1 | 1 | M12 x 25 Bolts & S/P Washers |
| E | 1 | M12 Lower Clamp Plate (Large) | M | 18 | 12 x 25 Flat Washers |
| F | 1 | M12 Side Clamp Plate (Small) | N | 6 | 12 x 30 Flat Washers |
| G | 1 | 6210 Detachable Neck |
Diagram Description: Towbar Components and Assembly
The diagram shows an exploded view of the towbar assembly and its attachment points to the vehicle chassis. The main towbar crossmember (A) is a large horizontal tube. Attached to its ends are the left-hand (B) and right-hand (C) side arms. These side arms connect to the vehicle's chassis via support brackets (D for the right-hand side, D1 for the left-hand side). The diagram indicates that bracket D1 is 'Not used on Renault Koleos'. A detachable neck assembly (G) with a socket plate (H) attaches to the rear of the crossmember (A). Various fasteners, including bolts (J, K, L, L1) and washers (M, N), are shown connecting these components. Specific assembly steps reference using these items with specific chassis points.
Bumper Removal
- X-Trail: Two fixings along the top edge, six fixings along the lower edge, and three fixings found in each wheel arch. Carefully ease each wheel arch trim from the body and remove one M10 fixing either side.
- Koleos: Remove rear light clusters by removing two fixings from inside the boot. This will reveal three bumper fixings on either side to remove. Remove ten fixings from the bumper lower edge, two fixings from each wheel arch, release wheel arch trim from bodywork, and remove one fixing. Release bumper tips from bodywork and pull rearward.
- X-Trail Only: Temporarily remove the rear crash beam.
Towbar Installation
- Remove the towing eye from the O/S chassis member. (This is NOT refitted with the Towbar assembly).
- Locate towbar mounting points on the vehicle and clear of any mastic / under seal.
- Using Item J with Item N, fix Item D to the R/H chassis member.
- Using Item J with Item M, fix Item C to the R/H chassis member.
- Using Item K with Item M, fix Item C to Item D.
- X-Trail Only: Insert Item E into the N/S chassis member and using Item K with Item N, fix Item D1 to the N/S chassis member at the rearmost and central mounting points only.
- X-Trail Only: Using Item J with Item N, fix Item D1 to the vehicle's forward-most N/S mounting point.
- Koleos Only: Using Item J with Item N, fix Item D1 to the N/S chassis member.
- X-Trail Only: Insert Item F into the N/S chassis member and using Item K with Item M, fix Item B to the N/S chassis member.
- Koleos Only: Using Item J with Item M, fix Item B to the N/S chassis member.
- Using Item K, fix Item B to Item D1.
- Using Item K with Item M, fix Item A between each side arm.
- Using Item L with Item M and Item L1 with Item M, fix Item G and Item H to Item A.
- Fully tighten all fixings, ensuring the Towbar is rigid, square, and secure.
- X-Trail Only: Refit the rear crash beam.
- Cut the rear bumper (refer to diagram sketch) and refit to vehicle along with rear light clusters.
Diagram Description: Bumper Cut
This diagram illustrates the rear bumper area of the Nissan X-Trail and Renault Koleos, indicating the necessary cut for towbar installation. It shows the outline of the bumper section to be removed or modified. Dimensions are provided: a cut length of 140mm, a depth of 60mm, and a further detail of 45mm. The diagram also shows the attachment points for the towbar components (D1, B) to the vehicle chassis, aligning with the bumper cut.
Notes
- Torque Settings: See notes overleaf.
- Nose load limits and vehicle manufacturer's trailer / caravan weight limits must be observed.
