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removable tow bar
hi people in the know
can anyone tell me how to fit,remove the swan neck landrover tow bar,also how to get the key out?
stupid question i know but i am new to removable tow bars
cheers
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28th May 2008 4:04 pm
SPOTTER
Member Since: 06 Dec 2006
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I'd like to know as well....
actually I have got the key and can put the bar on and off but can't get the key back in again!!!!!end of an era ....... maybe a Defender when it appears.......
28th May 2008 4:39 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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ISTR that the key stays in the lock when the towbar is not attached to the car. LR's way of making sure you do not loose it I think.
28th May 2008 4:48 pm
wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
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Take the cover off were the electrics should be ..instructions are on the back of it ...
Key will only come out when you slot it in place ( or if you knock the pin in )
To remove pull green knob ( while standing at the back of the car) to the right , then twist downward...mind it don't drop on your toe
The tow bar should then be removed ..the key will stay in it until you put it back it back on again.
I have just been out to check mine and found lock is seized ..both keys broke ..new lock gonna have to be orderedG4 Gone ...but not forgotten
28th May 2008 4:49 pm
AndrewW
Member Since: 06 Aug 2007
Location: Saddleworth
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Hi!
Key goes in zig-zaggy bit nearest to you , grit and c p permitting. WD40 spray may help...
Turn 180° clockwise. Key is now captive.
Pull green thingy to the RIGHT of the vehicle, and rotate it anticlockwise.
VERY HEAVY lump of forged steel will now drop on your foot
A2006 D3 finally swapped for a 2016 D4 Graphite in Graphite grey. No mods
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28th May 2008 4:53 pm
AndrewW
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great minds, wiggs... 2006 D3 finally swapped for a 2016 D4 Graphite in Graphite grey. No mods
28th May 2008 4:54 pm
SPOTTER
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ah, so the mistake I made was taking it out in the first place.....lock is liberally oiled and WD40ed but still won't accept key again..........end of an era ....... maybe a Defender when it appears.......
28th May 2008 5:30 pm
TallPaul
Member Since: 03 Jan 2008
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SPOTTER wrote:
ah, so the mistake I made was taking it out in the first place.....lock is liberally oiled and WD40ed but still won't accept key again..........
Its almost certainly in the wrong position, there is a pin inside that locks out when key is removed...
Key assembly is available as a spare part worst case...Disco3 is now gone but not forgotten. Waiting for Disco6 with full aluminium construction weight reduction and hybrid engine...
28th May 2008 7:54 pm
POINTYED
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cheers
hi
well what can i say but thank you all gentlemen
again coming up with the vital info for a complete t t head
will try it now ofcourse wearing my steel toe boots
cheers again
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..both keys broke ..new lock gonna have to be ordered
p permitting. WD40 spray may help...
