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right sides at the rear in order to put the plates in position.
Remove the rearmost exhaust silencer and the heat shield as indicated
in fig.1. For sedan models only! Saw the part shown in fig.2 out of the
bottom of the bumper. Remove the sealant from the points where the
tow bar will contact the bodywork. The indents will now become visible
which are indicated by points A in fig.3 and fig.4.
2. Drill 15 mm holes through the dents in the vehicle floor referred to in
point 1. Place back plates C and D in the trunk as shown in fig.5 and
fig.6. Fasten two M10x35 bolts with ø25x10.5x4 flat washers, spring
washers and nuts at points D. Fasten one M10x35 bolt with ø25x10.5x4
flat washer and nut at point F, as shown in the sketch and fig.7. Place
back plate G in the trunk as shown in fig.8. Put the tow bar in place and
fasten this at points A using four M12x45 bolts with flat and spring
washers and nuts, as shown in the sketch. Drill the 11 mm holes H.
Mark off the given length on the left chassis beam (vehicle underside),
as shown in fig.9, and remove the sealant from these spots. Drill an 11
mm hole through the dent which corresponds to point L of the tow bar.
Remove the rubber plug from point K (on the trunk side).
3. Put back plate I as shown in fig.8 and fasten two M10x35 bolts with
ø25x10.5x4 flat washers, spring washers and nuts at points H. Fasten
two M10x35 bolts with ø25x10.5x4 flat washers and spring washers at
points L and K. Saw the indicated lug off the jack bracket, as shown in
fig.10. Place the hitch housing between the ball hitch mounting plates
and fasten this in place using two M10x80 (10.9) bolts with flat washers
and self-locking nuts at points Z. Tighten all nuts and bolts to the valu-
es shown in the table. Replace everything removed in point 1.
For assembly and disassembly of the removable ball one is refer-
red to the enclosed instructions.
WARNING! The Type CLK 450 is not permitted to tow a trailer.
NOTE:
* Remove the insulating material from the contact area of the fitting points.
* All bolts are quality 8.8 - nuts 8. or when mentioned in fitting instructions
10.9 / 10.
* Don't forget the spring- and plain washers.
* Please consult your car dealer, or owners manual for the max. permissi-
ble towing mass.
* It is recommendable to retighten all fixing bolts and nuts after the towbar
has been in use for some 1000 km/600 miles.
* Do not drill through brake-or fuellines.
* Remove (if present) the plastic caps from the spot welding nuts.
* Brink is not liable for damage caused directly or indirectly by incorrect
assembly, including the use of unsuitable tools, the use of other assem-
bly methods and means than the ones outlined, and the incorrect inter-
pretation of these assembly instructions.
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MONTAGEANLEITUNG:
1. Den Kofferraum öffnen und den Kofferraumboden frei räumen. Den
Wagenheber inkl. Halter entfernen. Das Reserverad und die Batterie
entfernen. Bei den Kombiwagen-Modellen sind links und rechts im
Kofferraum die Kunststoffteile zu entfernen, damit die Gegenplatten
angelegt werden können.
Die hintere Auspuffaufhängung und das Hitzeschild, wie in Fig.1 ange-
geben, entfernen. (Nur bei den viertürigen Limousine-Modellen!): Einen
Teil gemäß Fig. 2 an der Unterseite der Stoßstange heraussägen. An
den Anlegeflächen zwischen Kupplungskugel mit Halterung und
Karosserie den vorhandenen Kitt entfernen. Laut Fig.3 und 4 werden
nun die Einkerbungen sichtbar, die mit den Punkten A angegeben sind.
2. Die Einkerbungen, wie in Punkt 1 genannt, 15mm durch die Boden-
decke bohren. Die Kontras C und D laut Fig.5 und 6 in den Kofferraum
legen. An den Punkten D zwei M10x35-Schrauben inkl. ø25x10.5x4-
Unterlegscheiben, Federringen und Muttern befestigen. An Punkt F
einen M10x35-Schrauben inkl. ø25x10.5x4-Unterlegscheibe und
Federring laut Skizze und Fig.7 befestigen. Kontra G laut Fig.8 im
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