Safety Instructions; Fitting Instructions; Use And Maintenance - Brink 3607 Instrucciones De Montaje

Towing bracket type:
For cars:

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Make sure the towbar is suitable for the vehicle before starting the installation activity.
2. For safety, all work involving tow-bar installation (including electrical components) must be
undertaken by skilled technicians.
3. Damaged components must be replaced with manufacturer's spares and fitted by qualified
staff.
4. It is forbidden to make any modification or structural repair to towing assembly.
5. In absence of the trailer, if the towball limits the view of the numberplate, remove the
detachable part of the towbar.

FITTING INSTRUCTIONS:

Remove and scrape all underseal from areas which may come in contact with tow-bar assembly
and recoat areas with rust proof paint.
Remove the rear bumper and cut out a central aperture on the lower edge of the bumper,
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using template and instructions supplied, to allow clearance for the ball supports.
Please note: remove the original foam crash box backing plates and replace them with the
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"A" and "B" plates supplied. Fit them according to the picture and making reference to the
existing bolts on the chassis. Fix with the M6x20 bolts supplied.
Lower the silencer from its elastic supports and remove the support.
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Lift the internal boot lining and position the spreader plates "1" on the right and "2" on the left
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inside the side-members, using the hole on the floor.
Position the side-arm "3" under the right side-member. Attach it on holes "4" with M8x35 bolts
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and on hole "5" on the vehicle rear panel with M10x40 bolts, using the spreader plates "6"
(30x30mm) and "7" (20x20mm) as shown in the picture.
Position the side-arm "8" under the left side-member. Attach it on holes "4" with M8x35 bolts
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and on hole "5" on the vehicle rear panel with M10x40 bolts, using the spreader plates "6"
(30x30mm) and "7" (20x20mm) as shown in the picture.
Drill with Ø 13mm flat drill the bumper support bolt with reference to holes "9". Discard the
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drilling burs and recoat the hole with rust proof paint.
Attach the cross tube "10" to holes "9" with M12x30 bolts and to holes "11" with M12x50
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bolts.
• Torque all bolts to recommended values, fit the electrical sockets and the ball housing, using
the M10x80 bolts. Complete all electrical connections following the instructions enclosed
with wiring kits and guidelines outlined in vehicle handbook.Finally fit the silencer by fixing
its own support with the M8x25 screw supplied, and replace the boot lining.

USE AND MAINTENANCE

1. Tow-bars should be kept clean and lubricated. For added safety, diameter of tow-ball (50mm)
should be checked at regular intervals. If tow-ball measures less than 49 mm, after selected
readings across diameter, tow-ball must be replaced with new system.
2. In case of detachable devices, check the absence of backlash between the tow-ball and
the connection device and provide for cleaning and lubrication of them.
3. After 1000 Km of towing, check torque settings for nuts and bolts, in accordance with table:
- (below).
3607 / 01.09.2009 / 4
3607
FIAT PUNTO (FL)
GB