Tow-Trust TREN20 Towbars Instructions

Table of Contents

Specifications:

Bumper Removal:

Open the tailgate and remove the plastic bump stop and two fixings.
Remove the rear light clusters one fixing each side located internally and remove the two now revealed fixings from around the light cluster area from each side.
Remove the fixings along the bumpers lower edge including the ones for the wheel arch trim.
Remove the two fixings in the wheel arch on each side then unclip the trim from the bumper pulling away to gain access to the tip screw and remove.
Pull the bumper out sideways and rearwards and carefully separate any wiring looms to fully from the vehicle.
Cut the spare wheel well plastic cover in situ if present as shown in Figure 1.
Remove the impact beam, six fixings, (This is not reused with the Towbar assembly) then replace the fixings back into the rear panel.
Remove the tape covering the two mounting points in the chassis from each side.

Towbar Installation :

Loosely attach items B to the chassis using items J and items L with items C.
Loosely attach item A to items B using items H with items K.
Fully tighten all the fixings ensuring the Towbar is rigid, square, and secure.
Cut the bumper using Figure 2 as a guide then remount onto the vehicle.
Loosely attach item D to item A using items F with items K and item G with items K ensuring item T1 is fitted in-between the lower mounting point.
Using items E secure your desired ball bracket and wiring plate (Not supplied in this kit) to item D.
Fully tighten all the fixings ensuring the Towbar is rigid, square, and secure.

FAQ :

Q: Can I reuse the impact beam after installing the Towbar?
A: No, the impact beam should not be reused with the Towbar assembly. It needs to be removed and replaced with the fixings back into the rear panel.
Q: What is recommended for use with Tow-Trust Towbars?
A: We recommend the use of PRO-TOW Couplings with all our products.

Tow-Trust Towbars
Important: Please read General Notes overleaf before fitting
Issue: 1

Fitting Instruction

TREN20 Renault Arkana (RJL) 2021>

Open the tailgate and remove the plastic bump stop and two fixings.
Remove the rear light clusters one fixing each side located internally and remove the two now revealed fixings from around the light cluster area from each side.
Remove the fixings along the bumpers lower edge including the ones for the wheel arch trim.
Remove the two fixings in the wheel arch on each side then unclip the trim from the bumper pulling away to gain access to the tip screw and remove.
Pull the bumper out sideways and rearwards and carefully separate any wiring looms to fully from the vehicle.
Cut the spare wheel well plastic cover in situ if present as shown in Figure 1.
Remove the impact beam, six fixings, (This is not reused with the Towbar assembly) then replace the fixings back into the rear panel.
Remove the tape covering the two mounting points in the chassis from each side.

Loosely attach items B to the chassis using items J and items L with items C.
Loosely attach item A to items B using items H with items K.
Fully tighten all the fixings ensuring the Towbar is rigid, square, and secure.
Cut the bumper using Figure 2 as a guide then remount onto the vehicle.
Loosely attach item D to item A using items F with items K and item G with items K ensuring item T1 is fitted in-between the lower mounting point.
Using items E secure your desired ball bracket and wiring plate (Not supplied in this kit) to item D.
Fully tighten all the fixings ensuring the Towbar is rigid, square, and secure.

Notes:

For Torque settings see general notes overleaf.
Nose load limits and vehicle manufacturer’s trailer / caravan weight limits must be observed.
We recommend the use of PRO-TOW Couplings with all our products.