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COUPLING DEVICE
TMB PS 089
Important:
The part „COUPLING DEVICE“ type TMB PS 089 –
should be installed at an
authorised service.
The installation requires special tools and workshop manuals.
The coupling device is made according to approved documentation and complies with
the homologation E8 55R-01 55671.
General data
The design of the coupling device complies with all international standards. The device
passed the tests according to the European Regulation No.55 Revision 1. The towarm has a
ball pivot ø 50mm
ISO 3853.
Electrical wiring is not included in this set.
Technical data and parameters
The device is designed for:
braked
trailers - maximum
towed load 1 400 kg
unbraked
trailer maximum towed load 640 kg
max. nose static weight on the ball pivot 75 kg
Mind the
limits of the tow load in the registration certificate
D
C
– reference dynamic force 8,0 kN.
C
T
C
T
g
D
C
g
– gravitational acceleration (g = 9,81 ms
-2
)
T
– towing car weight [t]
C
– trailer’s weight [t]
Total weight of the coupling device – 15,6 kg
Dimensions
1 053 x 651 x 266 mm.
List of special tools and gadgets:
Suitable cutter for making an opening in the rear buffer
Torque wrench
Installing procedure
- Position the car on the garage jack’s arms.
- Dismount the tail lamps and the boot’s padding.
- Dismount the rear bumper ( and plastic mudguards if present).
- Dismount the crossbeam of the rear bumper and put the nuts back.
