Rev 2:4
785ED 785E
Powder Coated Finish
MERCEDES M CLASS (W164 & W166) 2005-2011 & 2011– 2015 MERCEDES GL (X164) June 2006 - 2013 (Exc AMG Models) MERCEDES GLE (W166 & C292) (Exc COUPE) 2015MERCEDES GL (X166) 2013E11 55R-019994
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Components
Mainframe
Description
Bolt Kit
Code
Quantity
Code
Quantity
CB
1
Crossbar
WA
11
12mm Large Round Washers
Description
LS
1
Left Strap
WB
6
10mm Large Round Washers
RS
1
Right Strap
B
6
10x40 Set Screws, Grip Washers & 2 Nuts
SP
2
Support Plates
C
8
12x40 Set Screws, Grip Washers & 7 Nuts
CP
1
Captive Plate
(Neck Type) Detachable 'D'
Please See Detachable Neck Box Contents List
Please See Detachable Neck Box Contents List
Flange Neck 'F'
Please See Flange Neck Box Contents List
Please See Flange Neck Box Contents List
1. Remove the kick & side panels in the boot. Peel back the carpet from the chassis in the wheel well to reveal four grommets. Remove grommets 2. Remove bumper — four fixings along lower edge, four fixings in each wheel arch, one tip screw either side, one fixing either side in boot & two nuts on the inside of rear boot panel. 3. Disconnect reversing sensors if fitted & pull bumper rearwards to remove. 4. On new W166 models 2011–: Lower the plastic fuel additive tank, exhaust & heat shield to gain access to the lower impact beam fixing nuts. 5. Remove impact beam (not refitted) but retain gaskets. 6. Refit the gaskets and cut a slot in each to gain access to the chassis. 7. Insert straps LS & RS into the chassis and loosely attach using set screws B with washers WB. 8. Pass straps LS & RS through slots in crossbar CB and loosely attach to rear panel using set screws C with washers WA & captive plate CP to the inside of rear panel. NOTE: it may be necessary to open out the slots in the rear panel to accommodate set screws. On W166 models attach support plates SP to lower crossbar fixing points. 9. Loosely attach straps LS & RS to crossbar CB using set screws B with washers WB. 10. On W166 models refit additive tank to support plates SP, refit heat shield and exhaust. 11. Refit bumper and reversing sensors. Detachable Neck: Attach crossbar CB using set screws Z. Flange Neck: Attach to crossbar CB using bolts A. Attach type approved towball (not supplied) using set screws G. 12. Check and tighten all fasteners using a calibrated torque tool to the specified torque settings recommended on the towbar drawing.
PLEASE REFER TO YOUR VEHICLE HANDBOOK FOR THE MAXIMUM TOWING WEIGHT This product is finished in a revolutionary industry leading powder coat finish.
Towsure Products Limited, Holme Lane, Hillsborough, Sheffield, S6 4JR T: 0114 250 3000 E: sales@towsure.com
www.towsure.com
Rev 2:4
785ED 785E
Powder Coated Finish
MERCEDES M CLASS (W164 & W166) 2005-2011 & 2011– 2015 MERCEDES GL (X164) June 2006 - 2013 (Exc AMG Models) MERCEDES GLE (W166 & C292) (Exc COUPE) 2015MERCEDES GL (X166) 2013-
Bolt Torque Settings Bolt Size (mm)
Pitch (mm)
Torque Setting (Nm) 8.8 Tensile
5
0.80
6.09
6
1.00
10.50
8
1.25
25.30
10
1.25
46.00
10
1.50
50.90
12
1.25
83.00
12
1.50
87.81
12
1.75
87.27
14
2.00
139.00
16
2.00
213.00
PLEASE REFER TO YOUR VEHICLE HANDBOOK FOR THE MAXIMUM TOWING WEIGHT This product is finished in a revolutionary industry leading powder coat finish.
Towsure Products Limited, Holme Lane, Hillsborough, Sheffield, S6 4JR T: 0114 250 3000 E: sales@towsure.com
www.towsure.com