FITTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
AH ASTRA
TOW BAR 1300kg
FD1216
16SE04
Reproduction in whole or part
prohibited without written approval
HOLDEN LTD
Division of HOLDEN Ltd ACN 006 893 232
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TOOLS REQUIRED:
Torx Bit No.25, Scraper, Heat Gun, Trim Release Tool, 22mm Drill Bit, Power Drill, 16mm, 24mm Socket, Wrench,
Telescopic Magnetic Retrieval Tool.
NOTE: Steps 1 through to step 8 must be carried out for Trailer harness installation.
Part No. 92148169
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
AH ASTRA
TOW BAR 1300kg
FD1216
16SE04
Reproduction in whole or part
prohibited without written approval
HOLDEN LTD
Division of HOLDEN Ltd ACN 006 893 232
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FIGURE 2
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Open rear hatch and remove the parcel shelf and spare
wheel cover. Refer to Figure 1.
2. Remove the rear compartment trim (1) by pulling to the
centre of the vehicle to release the retaining clips. Once
released pull the trim up and remove from the vehicle.
Refer to Figure 2.
Steps 3 to 8 will be repeated on both sides of the vehicle.
CAUTION: Wiring for the side air bag (if fitted) runs
behind the "C" pillar top trim care should be taken when
removing the trim not to damage the wiring.
Refer to Figure 3 for the following:
3.
4. Hold back the rubber door seal (3), slide in the trim
release tool and release the clips (4) (3 places).
Disengage the “C” pillar top trim from the rear wheel arch
trim (5) and pull away.
NOTE: Do not remove the seat belt retaining bolts.
Remove the plug (1) from the “C” pillar trim (2) with the
aid of a trim removal tool.
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 3
VIEW A
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FITTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
AH ASTRA
TOW BAR 1300kg
FD1216
16SE04
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FITTING INSTRUCTIONS: - continued...
5. On the passenger's side of the vehicle remove the rear
compartment light and disconnect from the vehicle
harness. Refer to Figure 4.
6. Release the rear wheel arch trim (1) but do not remove.
Refer to Figure 5.
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FIGURE 4
FIGURE 5
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
AH ASTRA
TOW BAR 1300kg
FD1216
16SE04
Reproduction in whole or part
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FIGURE 6
FIGURE 7
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS: - continued...
7. Use a Torx screwdriver to remove the screws (1) (3
places) retaining the rear compartment trim, use the trim
removal tool and slide under the side trim to release the
clips (2) around the hatch opening. Refer to Figure 6.
8. Hold the wheel arch trim (1) out to give enough space to
allow the rear compartment side trim (2) to be moved
forward to clear the rear seat back retaining catch (3).
Refer to Figure 7.
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FITTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
AH ASTRA
TOW BAR 1300kg
FD1216
16SE04
Reproduction in whole or part
prohibited without written approval
HOLDEN LTD
Division of HOLDEN Ltd ACN 006 893 232
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FITTING INSTRUCTIONS: - continued...
9. With a heat gun and scraper, remove the sound
deadening inside the dashed line from the floor of the
rear compartment, passenger side only. Refer to
Figure 8.
NOTE: ensure the wiring harnesses are away from the
heat gun.
10. Place the short reinforcing plate (1) from the tow bar kit
in position on the drivers side of the floor of the rear
compartment to identify the correct dimples (2) in the
floor to be drilled out. Repeat on the passenger's side
with the long reinforcing plate. Refer to Figure 9.
11. Use a 22mm hole saw to drill out the four holes marked.
Remove all swarf. If necessary use a magnetic
telescopic retrieval tool to remove metal plug from within
the vehicle box section. Refer to Figure 10.
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FIGURE 9
FIGURE 8
FIGURE 10
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FITTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
AH ASTRA
TOW BAR 1300kg
FD1216
16SE04
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FITTING INSTRUCTIONS: - continued...
12. Position two bolts (4) in each of the reinforcing plates
(3). Identify the two short anti crush tubes, place one
short tube (1) and one long tube (2) on each of the bolts.
Holding the assembly together drop the assembly into
the holes in the floor of the rear compartment with the
short tubes to the rear of the vehicle. Refer to Figure 11.
13. From under the vehicle remove the rubber exhaust
mounts (1) (2 places) from the rear of the exhaust
muffler. Refer to Figure 12.
14. With the aid of an assistant raise the tow bar into position
and secure with the washers, spring washers and nuts
(1) supplied in the kit. Tighten to specified torque. Refer
to Figure 13.
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FIGURE 12
FIGURE 11
FIGURE 13
43.4 Nm
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FITTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
AH ASTRA
TOW BAR 1300kg
FD1216
16SE04
Reproduction in whole or part
prohibited without written approval
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PARTS LIST
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
92148169 TOW BAR KIT, 1300 KG. 1
92148254 TOW BAR ASM 1
NS REINFORCING PLATE RH 1
NS REINFORCING PLATE LH 1
NS ANTI-CRUSH TUBE (SHORT) 2
NS ANTI-CRUSH TUBE (LONG) 2
92148170 TOWBAR SMALL PARTS KIT. 1
NS M10 X 100 COACH BOLT 4
NS M10 NUT 4
NS M10 FLAT WASHER 4
NS SPACER PLATE 4
NS M16 X 45 BOLT 2
NS M16 SPRING WASHER 2
92148255 TOWBAR TONGUE. 1
92077203 “D” SHACKLE TOW BAR 2
92148822 ADR COMPLIANCE LABEL. 1
FD1216 FITTING INSTRUCTIONS 1
FD796 PROOF OF WARRANTY CARD. 1
PART NOT SUPPLIED IN KIT BUT AVAILABLE SEPARATELY.
92148987 SPACER MOUNTING PLATE 1
92148256 TRAILER HARNESS 1
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS: - continued...
Refer to Figure 14 for the following:
15. U
specified torque.
NOTE: For vehicles with body kits fitted an additional
spacer mounting plate (2) is required between the tow
bar and the tow bar tongue. Part not supplied in kit but
available separately through HSPO. Refer to parts list.
16. Refit all parts removed in reverse order.
17. Place the fitting instructions in the vehicle glovebox.
se the 22mm bolts (1) (2 places) to fix the tow bar
tongue to the tow bar and tighten to
FIGURE 14
190 Nm
111
2