Fitting
Instructions
TOWBAR
For 4.W.D. FORD RANGER
and MAZDA B2500 (May 1999-2007)
Models fitted with separate fog lamp only.
F105A
FITTING: to a 4.W.D. model
Before starting, check materials list to ensure that all parts are present.
1. Lower spare wheel using the supplied wheel brace. (Often located behind the rear seats.)
2. Disconnect the rear fog lamp from the bumper. Temporarily remove the rear under run bar and remove the 2 pressed under run mounting
brackets from the vehicle chassis. (Hand under-run mounting brackets to the customer)
3. Offer up Side Plates (B) to the outer facing edge of the chassis rail and loosely attach using disc spring washers and Bolts (L).
Note: If forward holes (Q) are present in the chassis rail, slide Captive Straps (C) through the chassis rail and fix using Bolts (Q). However
if holes are not already present in the chassis rail, either drill through the side of the chassis rail using Side Plates (B) as a guide and fix as
above or contact Witter Towbars for further advice. (Note: Bend Captive Strap (C) to prevent vibration noise).
4. Remove existing bolts in the chassis at (M). Align brackets (H) and loosely attach using Bolts (N). Ensure washers (OD 25mm) are
sandwiched between the Brackets (H) and Sideplates (B). Also attach brackets (H) to the vertical mountings using Bolts and disc spring
washers (M).
5. Place Crossbar (A) between side plates (B), and attach in its lowest position, along with Bumper Brackets (F & D) using Bolts (P). Note:
See additional diagram below to determine the position of the bumper support brackets (F&D) when fitting to an XLT/Thunder model
(Circular chrome under-run bar) or standard model (rectangular under-run bar).
6. Refit the under run bar to the original fixings and Bumper Brackets (D & F) using bolts (R).
7. For the XLT/Thunder model, re-attach the Fog light to the Spacing Straps (K) using the original bolts and then connect the spacing straps to
the
under run bar using bolts (S) and bushes (U). For the non-XLT/Thunder model fix in its original position using the original mounting bolts.
Note:
Ensure Fog Lamp is visible when viewed from behind.
8. Raise the spare wheel (may deflect forwards slightly) and fully tighten every bolt to the recommended torque.
Note: This towbar must be used with either a Witter Towball (part number Z11) or Class A50-1 or A50-X towball dimensionally
Conforming to A50-1 with a ‘D’ and 'S' value greater than or equal to that of the towbar.
Please refer to the vehicle specification for the trailer weight and nose limits, which must be observed.
Recommended torque settings: M8 - 27Nm, M10 - 53 Nm, M12 - 95 Nm, M14 - 150 Nm, M16 - 214 Nm
WTTER TOWBARS
Deeside Ind. Park, Deeside, CH5 2NY Tel: 01244 284500 Fax: 01244 284577
Issue 3
4.W.D
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