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Towbar Fitting Instructions

 

To Suit 

HONDA CR-V RW CL4

 

Part Number 

QTHN454L

 

Rating 

1500/100

 kg 

PLACE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE VEHICLE’S GLOVEBOX AFTER INSTALLATION IS COMPLETED 

 

 

 

Cequent Customer Service 

Ph: 1800 812 017 Fax: 03 9898 3299 

Email: [email protected] 

Post: PO Box 4050, Dandenong South VIC 3175 

 
 

Rev: A                                                                                     Page 1                                                              Issue Date: 

04/04/2018

 

FOR TRAILER TOWING PURPOSES ONLY 

For towing capacity details please refer to vehicle owner’s 
manual or to the manufacturer.  Overloading can void your 
warranties. 

WARNING:   

1.  Do not, drill, cut, weld or otherwise modify the tow bar. 
2.  If you are using electric welding on a motor vehicle, 

always

 check that the vehicle is not equipped with electronic 

engine  or  instrument  management  equipment.    Failure  to  do  so  could

  destroy

  any  onboard  computers.    If  in 

doubt, check with the vehicle's manufacturer. 

3.  The high tensile fasteners supplied with this product were used to achieve the specified rating. If replacement is 

required ensure that fasteners of the same rating & quality are used.  Contact an authorised 

Trailboss

 dealer if 

further information is required. 

4.  If TBM is used in inverted position tow ball may make contact with rear tailgate when lowered, which could cause 

damage. 

General: 

1.  Ensure all hardware items have been included refer to assembly diagram. 
2.  It is recommended that the instructions are read through and completely understood before making any attempt 

to fit this product. 

3.  Be wary of any changes to vehicle designs or other accessories that may conflict with the installation of this 

product. 

4.  Before drilling ensure that the area is clear of fuel, electrical & other components.  
5.  All holes drilled into the body panels shall have all burrs & swarf removed then coated with a suitable rust 

preventative paint. 

6.  For vehicles that require the bumper to be cut. Ensure cut out area is in correct position on the vehicle prior to 

cutting the bumper. 

7.  The high tensile fasteners supplied with this product were used to achieve the specified rating. If replacement is 

required ensure that fasteners of the same rating & quality are used.  Contact an authorized 

Trailboss

 dealer if 

further information is required. 

8.  Ensure that all hardware is fastened to torque list below check fasteners on regular basis. 
9.  Tow bar load rating sticker provided with this product shall be conspicuously located on inside rear end of the 

driver's door.  

(See diagram below).

 

10.  Trailboss recommends that you check your tow ball to ensure that it complies with the Australian standards      

AS 4177.2.

 

11. 

PLEASE NOTE

: It is advised to remove your LUG or TBM when not actually towing so as to produce a clear view 

of the vehicles registration plate if obscured, and to also provide maximum available departure angle 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tow bar Maintenance and Care. 

 
Trailboss 

recommends that bolt torque’s, as listed below, are routinely and regularly inspected and checked for correct 

tension. Replace any worn or defective parts. 
We recommended to remove Tow Ball Mounts (TBM’s, tongues or lugs) when not being used for any considerable length 
of time.  
So as to avoid injury, when not towing it is suggested that the tongue, Pull Pin and R-clip are removed then stored in a 
safe, clean and dry place, away from excessive moisture. 
Hitch Pull Pins and spring “R” clips are regularly checked for proper installation. Replace any worn or defective parts. 
 

 

 

Place load rating sticker 

inside driver’s door here 

RECOMMENDED ASSEMBLY TORQUE LISTING 
Diameter 

Grade 8.8 Bolt 

 

 

M6 

9.5 Nm 

M8 

21.7 Nm 

M10 

 43.4 Nm 

M12 

77.3Nm 

M14 

  146  Nm 

M16 

189.8 Nm  

 

Summary of Contents for QTHN454L

Page 1: ... the body panels shall have all burrs swarf removed then coated with a suitable rust preventative paint 6 For vehicles that require the bumper to be cut Ensure cut out area is in correct position on the vehicle prior to cutting the bumper 7 The high tensile fasteners supplied with this product were used to achieve the specified rating If replacement is required ensure that fasteners of the same ra...

Page 2: ...X 1 25P G8 1 17 VE PLUG BRACKET 1 18 NUT NYLON LOCK HEX HD M4X0 7P G8 2 19 HITCH BOX COLLAR COVER 1 20 SILENT HITCH PIN SILVER 1 21 50MM TOWBALL 1 22 10MM D SHACKLE 2 23 ACRYLIC COMPLIANCE LABEL 1 24 WIRING LOOM 1 ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY 1 HONDA CRV WELDED ASSEMBLY 1 2 SIDE ARM LHS 1 3 SIDE ARM RHS 1 4 SIDE ARM SPACER 2 5 TOW HOOK SPACER THICK 4 6 TOW HOOK SPACER THIN 4 7 TRAILER BALL MOUNT 1 8 WASHE...

Page 3: ...t com au Post PO Box 4050 Dandenong South VIC 3175 Rev A Page 3 Issue Date 04 04 2018 1 On the LHS of the bumper remove 2 x torx head screws from perimeter of boot opening Repeat for RHS 2 On the LHS of vehicle remove 2 x screws from inside wheel arch on mudflap and 1 x scrivet from underside of mudflap Remove mudflap and set aside Repeat for RHS 3 On the LHS wheel arch remove 1 x Phillips head sc...

Page 4: ...fo cequent com au Post PO Box 4050 Dandenong South VIC 3175 Rev A Page 4 Issue Date 04 04 2018 4 On the underside of the bumper remove 2 x screws and 2 x scrivets 5 On the LHS of vehicle carefully unclip and remove wheel arch trim from vehicle Remove 1 x screw and 1 x scrivet from behind wheel arch cover now removed Repeat for RHS 6 Carefully peel back bumper from corners and remove ensuring to di...

Page 5: ...2 017 Fax 03 9898 3299 Email info cequent com au Post PO Box 4050 Dandenong South VIC 3175 Rev A Page 5 Issue Date 04 04 2018 7 Remove impact beam via 3 x hex head bolts per side Discard impact beam and bolts 8 Remove cover underneath vehicle via 2 x flange nuts and 2 x scrivets Set aside for later 9 Lower exhaust on both sides of vehicle if equipped by removing from exhaust mounts Support exhaust...

Page 6: ...n the rear panel chassis opening drill 5 x 14mm holes to remove metal sheeting Once cut clean any burrs or sharp edges using a file 11 Insert spacer plate into LHS chassis rail opening now cut along the LH face of chassis Hold spacer in place by partially pushing M10 x 35mm bolt complete with 1 x M10 washer plate from outside chassis rail into chassis 12 Insert LH side arm refer to exploded view i...

Page 7: ...osely secure LH side arm to underside of chassis rail via 2 x M10 x 35mm bolts complete with 1 x M10 washer plate per bolt Repeat for RHS 14 Lift towbar up to side arms and loosely secure the LHS with 2 x M10 x 35mm bolts complete with 2 x M10 washers and 1 x M10 nut per bolt Repeat for RHS 15 Secure towbar to centre recovery hook via 1 x M12 bolt complete with 2 x M12 washers and 1 x M12 nut Inse...

Page 8: ...fy the centreline of the inside of the bumper Mark and cut a 90mm wide by 70mm long rectangle as measured from the bottom edge of the bumper Remove any burrs after cut 17 On the cover removed in Step 8 identify the slot allocated for the factory tow hook Mark and cut a 90mm wide by 90mm long square as measured from the bottom edge of the cover near the slot 18 Mark out and drill 2 x ø5mm holes 69m...

Page 9: ...ent Customer Service Ph 1800 812 017 Fax 03 9797 3299 Email info cequent com au Post PO Box 4050 Dandenong South VIC 3175 Wiring Loom Installation Instructions Honda CR V Part No 101866 WL Tail Harness Length Required 400mm RPA Override Switch Part No 04836 If Fitted Wiring Loom Installation Time Approx 90 Mins ...

Page 10: ...ove lower trim along RHS interior 10 Dislodge the bottom of the RHS B Pillar 11 Remove lower Dash Trim 12 Dislodge the RHS cargo trim 13 Remove the RHS upper cargo trim 14 Fold carpet back to access vehicle grommet 15 Remove the RHS tail lamp Repeat for LHS 16 Remove the vehicle blanking grommet 17 Feed the trailer wiring harness from inside to outside the vehicle starting with the blue connector ...

Page 11: ... 29 Remove the indicated 20A fuse 1 and discard 30 Insert the two supplied fuses into the Add A Fuse Adapter 31 Insert the Add A Fuse Adapter into the previously removed fuse location Note Ensure lead is pointing down 32 Connect the trailer wiring harness to the Add A Fuse 33 At the rear of the vehicle secure the 7 pin Socket from the tail 400mm to the towbar 34 Route the tail harness up and acros...

Page 12: ... parts are available from your Pro Series Distributor Hitch Pin Nut R Clip Hitch Pin Fig 1 Silent Anti Rattle Hitch Pin assembly Fig 2 Installation of Trailer Ball Mount Fig 3 Silent Anti Rattle Hitch Pin orientation Insert Trailer Ball Mount TBM into towbar HITCHBOX aligning hole in TBM SHANK with hole in HITCHBOX Fig 2 Insert HITCH PIN through hole in HITCHBOX and hole in TBM SHANK ensure the LO...

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