1986-1990 Ford Escort Estate/Combi Van Towbars FD2266 Fitting Instructions

FITTING PROCEDURE
- Remove the spare wheel.
- Locate the two holes in rear chassis and drill up through the top skin at 11mm diameter. (Do not drill through the floor
– Remove the rear lights to access top of chassis). Open out the bottom holes just enough to accept spacer tubes (D) and use bolts (G) to fasten crossbar (B) in place with spacer tubes (D) in the chassis and the square washers (K) above the chassis.
- Fasten towbar (A) to crossbar (B) with bolts (H).
- Centralise the assembly and drill at 13mm diameter through centre hole into boot floor. Use bolt (F) to fasten crossbar (C) in place through the centre hole with heavy duty washer (I) above the floor.
- Drill at 11mm diameter through the remaining two holes and fasten with bolts (H) and heavy duty washers (J) above the spare wheel well.
- Replace the spare wheel.
INSTALLATION, INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT GENERAL INSTALLATION
- Products should only be fitted by competent persons.
- Read the product fitting instructions carefully and check all components are included in the fitting kit before commencing installation.
- Check vehicle for corrosion and/or accident damage. Towbars should not be fitted to any vehicle suffering from corrosion or accident damage or which is not in a roadworthy condition.
- Clean off all road dirt, underseal and sound deadening mastic where parts are to fit to ensure correct seating of all components.
- Bumper cut information is given as a guide only. Variations in models may occur therefore the fitter should always check that the bumper cut is necessary and of the correct size and shape before commencing with the cut.
- All drilling swarf should be removed from the vehicle and all holes drilled in the vehicle should be treated with an appropriate rust inhibitor.
- Do not fully tighten bolts before towbar is completely fitted unless instructed to do so in the fitting instruction, this will allow some variances to be overcome before final tightening of bolts.

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