Removing a TowBar

T-1000 · 22-05-2007, 20:28

Hi

I recently brought a TDI sport used and its an excellent car. However the previous owner had a witter towbar fitted. I am never gonna tow anything so I want to remove it. Can I do this without removing the bumper I have had a look and I think if I can just unfix the bottom black fixings I may be able to get a spanner in to loosen the bolts of the ball from the bar then I was thinking about just using cable ties to put the electrics behind the bumper. Anyone know if this can be done or I need to dismantle the rear of the car?

Cheers

Rich

mdk1 · 22-05-2007, 20:35

Have a look here, for the instructions.

Witter Towbars - New ECApproval Towbarto be Introduced

Hope that helps.

dstev2000 · 22-05-2007, 21:17

Attach a heavy chain to a large tree or other immovable object, attach other end of chain to the desired component for removal (towbar).
Engage 1st, dump clutch and scream off, ensure there is enough slack in the chain to achieve at least 70 mph before going taut...............

No Waiting · 23-05-2007, 08:31

Or simply use a oxyacetylene torch...

22-05-2007, 20:28	#1
T-1000 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Mids Posts: 147 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 6 Posts	Removing a TowBar Hi I recently brought a TDI sport used and its an excellent car. However the previous owner had a witter towbar fitted. I am never gonna tow anything so I want to remove it. Can I do this without removing the bumper I have had a look and I think if I can just unfix the bottom black fixings I may be able to get a spanner in to loosen the bolts of the ball from the bar then I was thinking about just using cable ties to put the electrics behind the bumper. Anyone know if this can be done or I need to dismantle the rear of the car? Cheers Rich

22-05-2007, 20:35	#2
mdk1 go green Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 3,740 Thanks: 98 Thanked 90 Times in 78 Posts	Re: Removing a TowBar Have a look here, for the instructions. Witter Towbars - New ECApproval Towbarto be Introduced Hope that helps. __________________ Mike. Mine Skoda Roomster 3 TDI in matallic Anthracite Grey MKLJK Swmbo's Skoda Fabia 2.0I Elegance in Dark matallic Blue MKLJK

22-05-2007, 21:17	#3
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,825 Thanks: 37 Thanked 150 Times in 136 Posts	Re: Removing a TowBar Attach a heavy chain to a large tree or other immovable object, attach other end of chain to the desired component for removal (towbar). Engage 1st, dump clutch and scream off, ensure there is enough slack in the chain to achieve at least 70 mph before going taut............... __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

23-05-2007, 08:31	#4
No Waiting Keep on going Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: West Midlands Posts: 542 Thanks: 2 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Removing a TowBar Or simply use a oxyacetylene torch...

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