• Take the bracket for the trailer connector, the pipe clamp, M8 screw and accompanying lock nut from the kit.

• Install the bracket with the pipe clamp, the screw and the nut as illustrated. Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lbf.ft).

  
  

  Note! The bracket must be located under the pipe clamp's level section.

  
  

• Turn the ignition key to position 0.

• Remove the ignition key

Illustration A

• Lift up and remove the floor hatch (1).

• Lift up and remove the storage cover (2).

• Remove the side panel (3) on the left-hand side.

Illustration B

• Remove the cover over the battery by removing the two nuts from the front edge of the battery holder. Unscrew the screw in the rear edge a few turns. Remove the holder.

• Remove the battery cover.

• Disconnect the battery negative lead.

• Move or remove the battery to facilitate access.

Illustration A

Only applies if the car is equipped with lining mat with 4 perforations

• Remove the perforated sections (3) from the lining mat.

Only applies if the car is equipped with lining mat with 1 perforation

• Remove the lining mat.

Applies to all cars

• Remove the nuts (1) in the rear crossmember. This allows the bumper to be removed.

• Separate the connector (2) for the antenna.

Illustration B

Applies to cars with parking assistance

• Detach the parking assistance module (PAM) from its location on the member on the left-hand side of the cargo compartment.

• Detach the smaller connector from the control module.

• Raise the car.

Illustration A only applies to cars with mudguards

• Remove the rear wheels.

• Carefully drill out the rivets holding the mudguard on both sides. Use a Ø 6 mm (13/32") diameter drill bit.

• Remove the mudguards.

Illustration B applies to all cars

• Carefully drill out the rivets (2) underneath the bumper on both sides. Use a Ø 6 mm (13/32") diameter drill bit.

• Remove the screw (1) holding the wheel arch lining for the bumper cover on both sides.

Do not damage any of the plastic components.

Only applies if the car is equipped with clips

• Remove the clips (1) underneath the bumper cover by pressing in the centre of the clip until a clicking sound is heard. Remove the clips. The clips shall be re-used.

Applies to all models

• Pull the bumper backwards slightly. Bend out the sides (2) so that they detach from the mounting (3). Then pull the bumper backwards until it detaches completely

• Place the bumper on a clean underlying surface that will not damage the paint.

Only applies if the car is equipped with mouldings

• Carefully remove the moulding (4) from the expander clips

Illustration B

Applies to cars with parking assistance

• Detach the bumper in accordance with the above. Carefully pull the cable (1) out through the hole in the car.

• Place the bumper on a clean underlying surface that will not damage the paint.

Illustration A

• Remove the rivet (1) on the bracket (2) for the silencer. Use cutting nippers.

• Remove the screws (3) on the bracket.

• Remove the bracket by detaching the rubber mounting (4).

The bracket shall not be re-used.

Illustration B

• Remove the screws (1). Remove the bracket (2).

The bracket shall not be re-used.

Illustration A

• Install masking tape on the outside of the bumper to avoid damage from the base of the saw.

• Leave the masking tape in place throughout the installation procedure.

• Cut along the inside of the flange (1), on the underside of the bumper so that the flange remains in the bumper.

• After cutting, smooth off the edges using a file.

Only applies if the car is equipped with mouldings

• In addition, cut out the moulding in accordance with the markings (2).

Illustration B only applies to the V70R up to and including model year 2004

• Apply masking tape on the outside of the exhaust pipe clip to avoid damage from the saw. Leave the masking tape in place during installation.

• Cut along the marked raised area and remove the cut-out area.

• After cutting, smooth off the edges using a file.

• Clean away any underseal and dirt from the surfaces between the tow hitch and the bodywork.

The illustration shows how the tow hitch and its components are assembled and installed on the body.

Carry out on both sides, the right-hand side is illustrated

• Install the screws (7, 8) from underneath the brackets (4:1, 5:1, 9:1), including the sleeves (6), without tightening. The arrows on the brackets (4:1, 5:1, 9:1) must point towards the centre of the car.

Illustration A

Illustration B

Carry out in accordance with illustration A and B

• Install the heat deflector plate (14) using the screw (12).

• Loosely screw the heat deflector plate into place on the member (2) using the screw (1).

• Bend the heat deflector plate using a screwdriver.

• Fully screw in the screw.

• Reinstall the rubber mounting (13) for the silencer. Use normal soap to facilitate installation.

• Insert the member (1) between the brackets (4, 5) and centre around the holes.

• Install the screws (2) and washers (16) from underneath the bracket (5) and the nuts (3) from above, without tightening.

• Check that the distance between the beam (1) and the spare wheel well is 10 mm and centre the tow hitch against the car.

Applies to both sides, the right-hand side is illustrated (the holes are then on the left-hand side).

• Tighten the screws (7) to 79 Nm (58 lbf.ft.).

• Tighten the screws (8) to 120 Nm (88 lbf.ft.).

• Tighten the screws (2) and nut (3) to 136 Nm (100 lbf.ft.).

• Wait for at least five minutes so that the joint has time to set. Then tighten the screws (8) on both sides, a quarter turn (angle tightening 90°).

• Underseal.

Applies to Sweden only

• Underseal after the state roadworthiness inspection.

Only applies if the car is equipped with mouldings

• Reinstall the mouldings (3) on the expander clips. Press the mouldings into place.

Applies to all models

• If the guide lugs (3) and clips (4) have loosened – reinstall them.

• Applies to cars with parking assistance: Lift up the bumper in position. Pull the cable for the sensors through the hole for the bumper's guide, and pull the cable in from the inside.

• Reinstall the bumper by pressing it forwards. Ensure that the four screws, protruding from the bumper, align with the holes in the car.

• Before the bumper is completely installed, slide the top edge (1) into the grooves. Then slide the bumper fully in.

• Check that the guide lug (4) and clip (5) are centred with the hole in the wheel arch lining.

• Tighten the screw (1) on both sides.

• Rivet (2) the bumper into place as illustrated.

Only applies if the car is equipped with clips and mouldings

• Reinstall the clips underneath the bumper. This is to secure the bumper to the mouldings. Ensure that the clip locks are in the normal position.

Applies to all models

• Reinstall the nuts. Tighten the nuts. Tighten to 18 Nm (13 lbf. ft.).

• Connect the antenna connector.

Applies to cars with mudguards

• Rivet in the mudguard.

• Reinstall the wheels and tighten the screws alternately to 110 Nm (81 lbf.ft.).

Only applies if the car is equipped with lining mat with 4 perforations

Install the rubber tabs from the kit over the four installed screws as follows:

• Align the rubber tabs (1) edge to edge with the lining mat.

• Compress the rubber tab (2) slightly to align in the cut-out

• Align the rubber tab (3) so that the lower edge is positioned edge to edge with the lining mat. Then cut off the section protruding from the lining mat. Do not remove too much.

Only applies if the car is equipped with lining mat with 1 perforation

• Install a new lining mat.

• If necessary, cut away the area (1) around the screw heads, so that the screws are accessible.

• Install the cable harness connector for the tow hitch according to step 1 in the Installation Instructions for the appropriate cable harness.

• Install the cable harness for the tow hitch according to step 2 onwards in the Installation Instructions for the appropriate cable harness.

• Applies to cars with parking assistance: Connect the detached cable to the parking assistance module (PAM). Reinstall the control module.

• Turn the ignition key to position (II)

• Reinstall the battery negative lead and battery cover.

• Reinstall the right side panel. Install the clips.

• Reinstall the storage cover and the floor hatch.

• Reinstall the panel for the rear crossmember.

• Fold back the carpet.

• Install the trailer connector according to the Installation Instructions for the appropriate cable harness.

• Remove the masking tape from the bumper.