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RANGE ROVER

TOWBAR HITCH

VPLKT0324 / VPLKT0323 / VPLLX0003

FITTING INSTRUCTION

WARNING
  • Accessories which are not correctly installed can be dangerous. Read the instructions carefully prior to ordering and installation to make sure this accessory is applicable to your variant of vehicle. Comply with instructions at all times. If in doubt, contact your nearest approved retailer.
Accessory Kits Required Part Number
Towbar Hitch - NAS Market VPLKT0324
Towbar Hitch - Australian Market VPLKT0323
Towbar Hitch - New Zealand Market VPLLX0003

Towbar Hitch - NAS Market - VPLKT0324 (Bill of Materials)

Bill Of Materials
(A) Accessory Case
(B) Towbar Hitch with 2inch Towball
(C) Hitch Lock Pin
(D) Keys - x2
(E) Shims - x4
(F) 1-7/8inch Towball

Towbar Hitch - Australian Market - VPLKT0323 (Bill of Materials)

Bill Of Materials
(A) Accessory Case
(B) Towbar Hitch with 50mm Towball
(C) Hitch Lock Pin
(D) Keys - x2
(E) Shims - x4

Towbar Hitch - New Zealand Market - VPLLX0003 (Bill of Materials)

Bill Of Materials
(A) Accessory Case
(B) Towbar Hitch with 50mm Towball
(C) Hitch Lock Pin
(D) Keys - x2
(E) Shims - x4
Fitting Instruction
1

Remove towing cap.

2
CAUTION
  • The towbar hitch (B) comes with shims (E) already attached. Depending on the installation to the towbar, some may need to be removed.

Install towbar hitch (B) into the towbar. Remove shims if required in next step if the installation is to tight.

3
NOTE
  • Not all shims may need to be used. If any are used make sure the top shim is always install first.
  • Shims are used to reduce any rattling that may occur when driving.

If the installation of the towbar hitch is to tight you can take out up to x4 shims for a better install. Shims are held in place with x1 fixing. When a suitable amount of shims are installed then install towbar hitch back to the towbar to check you are happy with the installation.

  • Torque: 22Nm
4

Unlock hitch lock pin.

  1. Open cap on hitch lock pin (C) and insert key (D) into locking pin and turn to unlock hitch lock pin. Then remove key and store in a safe location.
  2. When unlocked pull locking pin section away from rest of the hitch pin.
5

Install hitch lock pin (C).

  1. Insert the hitch lock pin (C) through the towbar hitch.
  2. Push on the locking section back onto the hitch lock pin.
6

Lock the locking pin by pressing in the centre section. An audible click should be heard.

7
NOTE
  • For NAS market only, when you want to swap towball with the smaller size towball (F).

Removing the locking towball.

  1. Un-lock with a flat blade screwdriver. Press the centre section.
  2. Turn the towball counter clockwise until it clicks.
  3. When the centre section is raised, remove the towball.
8
NOTE
  • For NAS market only, when you want to swap towball with the smaller size towball (F).

Attaching and locking towball.

  1. Press the centre section.
  2. Turn the towball clockwise until it clicks.
  3. When the centre section is slightly raised, lock with a flat blade screwdriver.
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