Member Since: 25 Jul 2021
Location: Liverpool
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Fixed tow bar removal.
Afternoon all,
I am trying to remove the fixed tow bar from my D4. The type I have doesn't have any lever or keys. There is a small 13mm bolt on the top which only seems to stop whatever comes out of the small front hole with the rubber bung in. I took the bung off and expected to see a small bolt but there seems to be a thread and nothing else inside. I have already unbolted the chassis strut bars off either side. Can anyone point me as to what I need to do. Thanks
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5th Apr 2022 3:10 pm
rrhool
Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
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I've not seen that type of tow bar before, but I would guess (and it is a guess based on what I can see in the picture) that you take the bolt out completely, take the rubber bung out, and screw the bolt in the hole. Tighten it up with a spanner or socket, until it pulls the locking pin out. It is probably a similar principal to the removable tow bar, but without a plastic handle and a key. The tow bar should just drop when the locking pin is retracted.Richard
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5th Apr 2022 3:43 pm
riverblanche
Member Since: 31 Aug 2010
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Hi,
not had a fixed bar so dont know
but it uses the same receiver (just visable in your pic) so having a look at the removable bar may help you to see what locks it in place ?
or have a look back (search) the for sale thread for a pic of a fixed bar when off the car
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5th Apr 2022 3:54 pm
Tecdiver.
Member Since: 25 Jul 2021
Location: Liverpool
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rrhool wrote:
I've not seen that type of tow bar before, but I would guess (and it is a guess based on what I can see in the picture) that you take the bolt out completely, take the rubber bung out, and screw the bolt in the hole. Tighten it up with a spanner or socket, until it pulls the locking pin out. It is probably a similar principal to the removable tow bar, but without a plastic handle and a key. The tow bar should just drop when the locking pin is retracted.
Congratulations mate you are the winner. I did exactly what you said and out she came. Simple when you know how. I am switching to a detachable as I only pull a very small trailer now and again. Thanks again everyone for your help.
P.s Luapno, Thanks for the instructions, It was the Witter one.Some mistakes are to good to only make once.
5th Apr 2022 4:03 pm
rrhool
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Richard
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Simple when you know how. I am switching to a detachable as I only pull a very small trailer now and again. Thanks again everyone for your help. 
