Fold down second row and third row seats (if applicable). Refer to Owner's Handbook.

Remove the loadspace cover.

Remove x2 fixings and pull loadspace treadplate away from its x4 clips underneath to remove the treadplate.

Remove the tool tray. If you can't remove this because it is pinned down by the edges of the side loadspace trim panels then proceed to next step.

Remove certain side loadspace trim to remove tool tray or to aid in the installation of the Deployable Towbar.

1. Remove loadspace lower side trim by removing x2 D-loops and x2 clips.
2. Remove tailgate latch cover then remove x2 fixings underneath cover.
3. Remove x2 fixings to remove the tailgate sticker.
4. Deploy the coat hanger to reveal fixing. Then remove fixing.

Remove the remaining left side loadspace trim panel fixings and completely remove.

• Log into TOPIX and enter your 17 character 'Vehicle Identification Number' and navigate to 'Workshop Manual' section '501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation'.

Remove the section of air ducting as illustrated to allow access.

Remove x2 fixings to move aside antenna module to gain access to the back panel studs behind.

Remove the rear bumper.

• Log into TOPIX and enter your 17 character 'Vehicle Identification Number' and navigate to 'Workshop Manual' section '501-19 Bumpers'.

Remove and retain x3 trim screws to remove the rear valance from the rear bumper.

If the vehicle has a Ceres silver bumper then the primed towing eye cover (LR135961/LR135963) must be painted Ceres silver. If the bumper has a starlight chrome bumper then the starlight chrome towing eye cover (LR140124/LR140125) does not require painting.

1. The towing eye cover (LR135961/LR135963) is supplied with only primer applied.

Remove and discard the grommet in the back panel.

Install the towbar electrical harness (G). Note the numbering of connectors for steps below.

Install the towbar electrical harness (G). Note the numbering of connectors for steps below.

Place the module into the loadspace but do not install at this point with fixings. Connect the connectors as required for the towbar.

• For electrically deployable towbar, connect the connectors labelled 3, 4, 5 and 6.
• For all towbar types except for electrically deployable towbar, connect the connectors labelled 3 and 4.

Feed the electrical harness (G) through the hole in the back panel as illustrated and install the harness grommet.

Install the towbar control module (E) and the speaker (D) to the vehicle bracket using the nuts (F).

• Torque: 5Nm

Install the towbar electrical harness to the vehicle body with the clips as illustrated.

• If foil insulation is located over the vehicle body then remove it before installing the harness clip.

Connect the harness connector (2) and the ground point (7) as illustrated.

Install the antenna module back to its original position with x2 fixings.

• Torque: 10Nm

Install the section of air ducting as illustrated.

Route the electrical harness (G) as illustrated. Install the electrical harness to the vehicle body with the clip and cable ties.

• Move the loadspace side trim aside as required to allow access.

For mild hybrid electric vehicle vehicles only, route the electrical harness (G) as illustrated. Install the electrical harness to the air ducting with the clip and cable ties.

• Move the loadspace side trim aside as required to allow access.

For plug-in hybrid electric vehicle variant vehicles only, route the electrical harness (G) as illustrated. Install the electrical harness to the cooling pipes as illustrated with x3 clips (L).

• Move the loadspace side trim aside as required to allow access.

Connect the switch (H) to the connector (1) on the towbar harness (G).

• Move the loadspace side trim aside as required to allow access.

Remove the rear exhaust.

• Log into TOPIX and enter your 17 character 'Vehicle Identification Number' and navigate to 'Workshop Manual' section '309 Exhaust System'.

If relevant to your vehicle drain and remove the DEF tank

• Log into TOPIX and enter your 17 character 'Vehicle Identification Number' and navigate to 'Workshop Manual' section '303 Engine Emission Control'.

Remove x4 or x6 fixings and remove exhaust heatshield depending on your vehicle specification to gain access to the rear bumper armature fixings.

Remove and retain the recovery plates (S1) and (S2) and the x8 fixings (S3).

Remove and retain the x6 fixings (S4). There are x3 fixings on each side of the bumper armature.

Remove and retain the x8 fixings (S5) and remove the rear bumper armature.

Offer up the towbar (B) to the vehicle and install, but do not fully tighten with the x8 fixings (S5), as illustrated.

Install, but do not fully tighten the x2 fixings (C) and the x6 fixings (S4) as illustrated. There are x4 fixings on each side of the towbar armature.

Tighten fixings.

• (S5) Torque: 115Nm +120°
• (S4) Torque: 140Nm +300°
• (C) Torque: 115Nm +120°

Install the recovery plates (S1) and (S2) to the towbar using the x8 fixings (S3) as illustrated.

• Torque: 170Nm

Install the towbar electrical harness (G) to the armature with the fixing as illustrated.

Connect the connector 10 as illustrated.

Position the towbar (B) close to the vehicle. Connect the connectors 8 and 9 as illustrated.

Install x4 or x6 fixings and install the exhaust heatshield depending on your vehicle specification.

Install the DEF tank.

• Log into TOPIX and enter your 17 character 'Vehicle Identification Number' and navigate to 'Workshop Manual' section '303 Engine Emission Control'.

Install rear exhaust.

• Log into TOPIX and enter your 17 character 'Vehicle Identification Number' and navigate to 'Workshop Manual' section '309 Exhaust System'.

Install the towing eye cover (A) to the bumper with the x3 retained trim screws from step 12.

Install the rear bumper.

• Log into TOPIX and enter your 17 character 'Vehicle Identification Number' and navigate to 'Workshop Manual' section '501-19 Bumpers'.

Remove the loadspace trim panel and cut a hole in the loadspace trim for the electrically deployable towbar switch (H).

1. Identify the correct cut guide lines on the reverse of the loadspace trim panel.
2. Use suitable tooling to cut the identified sections from the loadspace trim panel. Discard the removed sections.

Offer up the loadspace left trim panel back to the original position if it was completely removed in step 7 and connect all connecters and fixings. Then install the switch panel (J) to the electrically deployable towbar switch (H), then Install the switch panel (J) to the loadspace left trim panel.

Install tool tray and then install remaining side loadspace trims.

1. Install loadspace lower side trim by installing x2 D-loops and x2 clips. Torque:24Nm
2. Install x2 fixings to the tailgate latch guide then install tailgate latch cover. Torque:24Nm
3. Install x2 fixings to install the tailgate sticker. Torque:24Nm
4. Install the fixing back to behind the coat hanger. Torque:4.1Nm

Clip loadspace treadplate back into position and install x2 fixings.

• Torque: 4.1Nm

Install the loadspace cover.

Inspect the operation of the electrically deployable towbar using the electrically deployable towbar switch in the vehicle loadspace and front console.

Before installing the detachable towing swan neck (LR130315 or LR130317) remove the x2 protective covers (arrowed). For the removal of the protective cap on the hitch follow these steps.

1. Insert the key and turn clockwise to unlock the handwheel.
2. Pull the handwheel away from the tow ball. Simultaneously turn the handwheel approximately half a turn counter-clockwise. The red lug on the handwheel must enter the green indicator scale.
3. Then remove the protective cap and store in a suitable location.

For installation of tow ball / towbar hitch.

• For installation of detachable towing swan neck see your vehicles Owner's Handbook.
• For installation of the NAS towbar hitch to the NAS Towbar, refer to the Towbar Hitch - North American Market specific instruction (VPLEY0116 / VPLEY0117).
• For installation of the AUS towbar hitch to the AUS Towbar, refer to the Towbar Hitch - Australian Market specific instruction (VPLEY0115 / VPLEY0118).
• For installation of Multiheight tow ball see steps 59 to 63.

Install the towball. see steps 60-62 on correct position for upper, middle or lower positions.

For using the towball in the top position. Position as shown (See step 59 'B' for installation).

• Torque: 260Nm

For using the towball in the middle position. Position as shown (See step 59 'B' for installation).

• Torque: 260Nm

For using the towball in the lowest position. Position as shown (See step 59 'A' for installation).

• Torque: 260Nm

If the vehicle has an exhaust heatshield that is located close to the multiheight drop plate towbar then attach the arrowed towbar brackets to the heatshield to stop rattle noise.

1. Use the holes in the brackets as a guide to mark 1 or 2 points, as required, on the heatshield.
2. Drill 1 or 2 holes in the heatshield as required. Use a 7 mm drill bit.
3. Install 1 or 2 M6 fixings (P), nuts (R) and washers (S) as required.
4. Torque: 10Nm

Inspect the operation of the trailer lamps and the vehicle lamps. Both trailer and vehicle lamps must be synchronized.

After the towball or towbar hitch has been removed it must be stored in a safe location.

• The detachable tow ball must be removed if it is not required for immediate use. It can be stored on the loadspace tool tray in certain variants of the vehicle. If this is not the case then the detachable tow ball must be strapped to a suitable point in the vehicle.
• The NAS or AUS towbar hitch is supplied in a hard plastic case that can be stored in the loadspace.
• Install the protective covers back to the towbars after the towball or towbar hitch has been removed.

After the towball or towbar hitch has been removed it must be stored in the loadspace.

1. The towball can be stored in the loadspace tool tray compartment.
2. The NAS or AUS towbar hitch is supplied in a hard plastic case that can be stored in the loadspace.

Fold up the second row seats.