Safety Instructions; Fitting Instructions; Use And Maintenance - Brink 3838 Instructions De Montage

Towing bracket type:
For cars:

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Make sure the towbar is suitable for the vehicle before starting the installation activity.
2. For safety, all work involving tow-bar installation (including electrical components) must be
undertaken by skilled technicians.
3. Damaged components must be replaced with manufacturer's spares and fitted by qualified
staff.
4. It is forbidden to make any modification or structural repair to towing assembly.
5. In absence of the trailer, if the towball limits the view of the numberplate, remove the
detachable part of the towbar.

FITTING INSTRUCTIONS:

Remove and scrape all underseal from areas which may come in contact with tow-bar assembly
and recoat areas with rust proof paint.
• Lower the silencer and release it from its own supports, remove the rear bumper and cut out
central aperture on the lower edge of the bumper using template and instructions supplied,
to allow the passage for the ball supports.
• Place the towbar "1" on the fixing plates of the impact cross-beam making reference to the
stud bolts located on the vehicle rear panel after having unscrewed the nuts. Fasten with the
M8x30 bolt on hole "2" and with M8 nuts supplied.
• Lift up the internal boot lining and position the spreader plate "3" inside the left side-member
using the slot on the floor; then fasten with a M12x40 bolt.
• Repeat the same procedure on the vehicle right side using the spreader plate "4".
• Attach the silencer.
• Torque all bolts to recommended values, fit the ball-housing using the M10x80 bolts, and the
fold-away socket-plate with M6x20 bolts, as shown in the assembly diagram. Fit the electri-
cal socket and complete all electrical connections following the instructions enclosed with
wiring kit and guidelines outlined in vehicle handbook. Refit the rear bumper.

USE AND MAINTENANCE

1. Tow-bars should be kept clean and lubricated. For added safety, diameter of tow-ball (50mm)
should be checked at regular intervals. If tow-ball measures less than 49 mm, after selected
readings across diameter, tow-ball must be replaced with new system.
2. In case of detachable devices, check the absence of backlash between the tow-ball and
the connection device and provide for cleaning and lubrication of them.
3. After 1000 Km of towing, check torque settings for nuts and bolts, in accordance with table:
- (below).
3838 / 01.09.2009 / 4
3838
FIAT PANDA '03
GB