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Towing hitch
Without electrical set
Manufacturer: WESTFALIA-AUTOMOTIVE GmbH & Co. KG
Westfalia order no.: 303 231
Approval no. as per Guideline 94/20/EC:
e13 00-0804
Class:
A50-X
Model:
303 174 (A)
Technical data:
Maximum D-value:
9,9 kN
Maximum nose weight:
75 kg
Area of application:
Vehicle manufacturer:
BMW
Model:
3er Compact (E46)
Model designation:
346K
When the towing attachment with detachable towbar is being installed, BMW requires that a cover
flap with reinforcement be fitted in the cutout in the trim beneath the bumper.
General information
:
The
vehicle manufacturers specifications
regarding trailer load and nose weight are
deci-
sive
for driving, and the values specified for the towing hitch must not be exceeded.
The towing hitch serves for towing trailers fitted with ball couplings and for use with load carriers
approved for attachment to the towing hitch. Any use other than that specified is prohibited. Driving
with a trailer must be adapted to the road conditions. The vehicles handling is affected when a trailer
is being towed. Follow the vehicle manufacturers instructions.
The fixing points specified as standard must be observed.
National guidelines concerning official approval of auxiliaries must be observed.
These installation and operating instructions must be enclosed with the vehicle papers.
Installation instructions
:
The towing hitch is a safety component and must only be installed
by qualified personnel
.
Any alteration or conversion to the towing hitch is prohibited, and would lead to cancellation of
design certification.
Remove
insulating compound and underseal
from vehicle (if present) in the area of the mat-
ing surfaces of the towing hitch. Seal any bare bodywork and bores with anti-corrosive paint.
Operating instructions
:
Again tighten all securing bolts of the towing hitch after approx. 1000 trailer km, observing speci-
fied tightening torques.
The towing hitch must be kept clean and greased. However, if a stabilisation device, e.g.
Westfalia SSK, is used, the towing hitch must be free from grease. Follow the instructions in
the relevant operating instructions.
As soon as the towing hitch diameter is 49.0 mm or less at any point, it must no longer be used
for safety reasons.
After the towing hitch is fitted, the empty weight of the vehicle increases by 16,5kg.
GB
Summary of Contents for 303 174
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