Fitting Instructions - Brink 2158 Instrucciones De Montaje

GB
Couplings class
Approval number
D- Value
Max. trailers dimensions
Max. vertical load

FITTING INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Remove the bumper. Take out the four bolts and six pop rivets as
shown in Figure 1. Remove the bumper fixing brackets at the right and
left of the chassis as shown in Figure 2. Release the rearmost exhaust
mounting.
* For models up to 1999: Remove the plate as shown in Figure 3. This
plate will not be replaced. With this vehicle model, it is not necessary to
cut a section out of the bumper.
* For all post-1999 models: Bend the protruding exhaust fitting lips
straight, as shown in Figure 5.
2. Position parts C at the back of the rear panel at left and right of the
chassis. Fit eight M10 x 30 bolts with 25 mm. dia. x 10.5 x 4 washers,
spring washers and nuts, as shown in the sketch. Slide backplates L
and M into the chassis at left and right, respectively. Backplate M is
shown in Figure 4. Position the towbar and fix at points B with two M12
x 50 bolts with plain and spring washers.
3. Fit two M10 x 45 bolts with plain and spring washers at points K and G.
For models up to 1999: Fit two M12 x 50 bolts with spring washers at
points E and F. Refit the released exhaust fitting at points P with two
M10 x 30 bolts with plain and spring washers. For post-1999 models:
Fit one M12 x 50 bolt with spring washer at point E. Fit one M12 x 50
bolt with spring washer and the modified exhaust mounting at point F.
4. Position the ball-hitch and fix with one M12 x 65/21.2 bolt and one M12
x 70/26.2 bolt together with socket plate, washers and self-locking nuts.
Tighten all nuts and bolts to the torque shown in the Table.
: A 50-X
: e11 00-0264
: 9.5 kN
: 1800 kg
: 75 kg
Replace the parts removed under Point 1. Refit the bumper and use the
pop rivets supplied to fit it to the edge of the wheel arches.
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.
Torque settings for nuts and bolts (8.8):
M10 46 Nm
M12 79 Nm 71 Nm (with self-locking nut)
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