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TOWBAR
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PART NUMBER
03276RW
FORD RANGER PX3 CL4 CN UTE
49-75 Pacific Drive Keysborough, VIC 3173
Phone: 1800 812 017
Email: [email protected]
Rev:
C
Page
2
Issue Date:
04-03-2020
ENSURE THAT INSTRUCTIONS ARE UNDERSTOOD PRIOR TO FITMENT.
BEFORE YOU START:
1.
Hayman Reese recommends that instructions are read completely prior to fitment.
2.
Check all hardware items have been included refer to assembly diagram.
3.
Please ensure this towbar is only fitted to vehicle models as per Hayman Reese application guide
(www.haymanreese.com.au).
4.
Bumper Cuts
5.
Vehicle and bumper variations can and do occur during vehicle manufacture after initial towbar
design. Fitment of towbar to vehicle and accuracy of bumper cut must be assessed prior to any
bumper modifications made. Incorrect bumper cuts are not covered under Hayman Reese warranty.
6.
NOTE: Bumper cuts need to be approached with care, refer to notes below.
•
Bumper centreline
–
where the centreline of the bumper needs to be determined, the installer
must assess centre point by measurement of bumper width or determining two symmetrical
reference points to give centreline.
•
Bumper edge
–
To assist with accurate bumper cut measurement, reference to the start of the
bumper edge is now being commonly used.
o
Measure from bottom edge along bumper and around corner to the 70 mm point
(Figure 1).
o
Do not measure from visible bumper front of corner, upwards (Figure 2).
7.
Drilling
•
For any required drilling during installation, ensure that the area is clear of fuel, electrical & other components that may be
damaged.
•
All holes drilled into the body panels shall have all burrs & swarf removed then coated with a suitable rust preventative paint.
8.
Bolts/Fasteners
•
Ensure that all hardware is fastened to correct torque as specified in this fitting instruction.
•
All fasteners supplied with this product are used to achieve a specified clamp loading. If replacement is required ensure that
fasteners of the same grade and class are used.
9.
10.
NOTE: Achieving correct torque is critical to proper installation and responsibility of the installer. Towbar failures attributed to
tension issues from over tightening or under tightening are not covered by Hayman Reese warranty.
11.
12.
Product Labels
a.
Towbar load rating sticker provided with this product shall be conspicuously located on inside rear end of the driver’s door.
b.
Powertrain Control Module (PCM)/Body Control Module (BCM) upgrade warning label will be provided in towbar kit for
vehicles as required. Affix warning label in door and owner’s handbook.
WARNING:
1.
2.
Do not, drill, cut, weld or otherwise modify the towbar.
3.
FOR TOWING PURPOSES ONLY - This towbar is designed and tested by Hayman Reese to adhere to ADR 62/02 which provides
only for the expected load demands of towing.
Figure 1
INCORRECT
CORRECT
Place V
ehicle PCM/ BCM upgrade
warning label
in door AND on front
cover of owner’s service handbook
Place
Load Rating
sticker
inside driver’s
door here
Figure 2