What tow bar is this ?!

DaveyB23 · Jul 27th, 2011, 21:23

Hi, I have an XC90 bought second hand. I thought it had a standard Volvo detachable tow bar but clearly not. Does anyone kTow Bar Bracket.jpg

Tow Bar.jpgnow how to fit it ? Or even if it has all the parts ?

volvocamper · Jul 27th, 2011, 21:37

Thats a Volvo Standard 'fixed' flange tow-ball and yes it is complete. To fit it ondo the bolt at the rear of the bracket fixed to the car and place the ball/fixing tube between the two plates hanging vertically from the bar and refit NEW bolts + nuts with spacer each side of tube and tighten it up to the correct torque. The Volvo identification plate goes on the rh bolt (as you look at rear of car) nearest rear of the car and is tightened up with the NEW nut. Be sure to use new nuts/bolts of correct rating and to torque up correctly.

Bill Edmondson · Jul 27th, 2011, 21:37

Standard unsure, but does look like you have all the parts, Can't tell from the picture but I am assuming the actual tow bar pictured on the floor has 2 holes in it.

If thats the case it looks simply like,

1 you need to remove the long bolt still attached to your car running left to right. (giving you 2 long bolts in total on the floor).

2 offer up the tow bar slide the bolts through putting a bush either side on both bolts. (the 4 bushes sat on the floor).

3 now you should 2 nuts and that plate left. That plate looks like it then slides over the 2 bolts too on the outside. Then just pop the 2 nuts on and tighten.

Simples. Though if you are not sure look up your local trailer/tow bar fitter and have them check it over.

Hope this helps?

Bill Edmondson · Jul 27th, 2011, 21:39

snap!......

DaveyB23 · Jul 28th, 2011, 15:13

Bill/Volvocamper

Thanks to both - you've been very helpful !

Cheers

Jul 27th, 2011, 21:23	#1
DaveyB23 New Member Last Online: Jul 28th, 2011 15:13 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tunbridge Wells	What tow bar is this ?! Hi, I have an XC90 bought second hand. I thought it had a standard Volvo detachable tow bar but clearly not. Does anyone kTow Bar Bracket.jpg Tow Bar.jpgnow how to fit it ? Or even if it has all the parts ?

Jul 27th, 2011, 21:37	#2
volvocamper Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 09:11 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Norwich	Thats a Volvo Standard 'fixed' flange tow-ball and yes it is complete. To fit it ondo the bolt at the rear of the bracket fixed to the car and place the ball/fixing tube between the two plates hanging vertically from the bar and refit NEW bolts + nuts with spacer each side of tube and tighten it up to the correct torque. The Volvo identification plate goes on the rh bolt (as you look at rear of car) nearest rear of the car and is tightened up with the NEW nut. Be sure to use new nuts/bolts of correct rating and to torque up correctly.

Jul 27th, 2011, 21:37	#3
Bill Edmondson AV Guru Last Online: Nov 19th, 2011 14:05 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brighton	Standard unsure, but does look like you have all the parts, Can't tell from the picture but I am assuming the actual tow bar pictured on the floor has 2 holes in it. If thats the case it looks simply like, 1 you need to remove the long bolt still attached to your car running left to right. (giving you 2 long bolts in total on the floor). 2 offer up the tow bar slide the bolts through putting a bush either side on both bolts. (the 4 bushes sat on the floor). 3 now you should 2 nuts and that plate left. That plate looks like it then slides over the 2 bolts too on the outside. Then just pop the 2 nuts on and tighten. Simples. Though if you are not sure look up your local trailer/tow bar fitter and have them check it over. Hope this helps?

Jul 27th, 2011, 21:39	#4
Bill Edmondson AV Guru Last Online: Nov 19th, 2011 14:05 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brighton	snap!......

Jul 28th, 2011, 15:13	#5
DaveyB23 New Member Last Online: Jul 28th, 2011 15:13 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tunbridge Wells	Bill/Volvocamper Thanks to both - you've been very helpful ! Cheers

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