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LAND ROVER ACCESSORY FITTING INSTRUCTIONS

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LAND ROVER

DISCOVERY

TOW BAR - DEPLOYABLE

VPLRT0302 / VPLKT0318 / VPLRV0131 / FS106256 / FN106042 / LR142612 - LR142901 / LR146571 / LR081321 / LR142608 - LR142611

FITTING INSTRUCTION

WARNING
  • Accessories which are not properly installed can be dangerous. Read the instructions carefully prior to fitting. When fitting, comply with instructions at all times. If in doubt, contact your nearest approved retailer.
CAUTION
  • Under no circumstances is the motor to be removed from the towbar armature when being replaced. The complete armature assembly needs to be returned otherwise any claim will be rejected.
NOTE
  • Parts (H), (J) and (K) do not need to be ordered if you already have 'deployable side steps' installed.
Description Specifications
Type Brink 5773
D-value 16.56 kN
Vertical coupling load 350kg
Coupling class A50-X
Manufacturer Brink Towing Systems B.V.
Model application Land Rover Discovery
EC-Type Approval No E11 55R-0110726
Max. Trailer Weight 3500kg
NOTE
  • The Dynamic bumper parts (LR142611 and LR142901) need to be painted body color before installation. See table below to identify your correct bumper parts.
Description Part Number
Recovery Panel for base rear bumper (E) LR142612
Recovery Panel for dynamic rear bumper (E) LR142901
Tow Eye Cover for base rear bumper (L) LR142608
Tow Eye Cover for dynamic rear bumper (L) LR142611
REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
1

If your vehicle comes with a deployable loadfloor. Make sure it is deployed before proceeding.

2
NOTE
  • 5 seat shown. 7 seat similar.

Remove the loadspace floor panel.

3
NOTE
  • 5 seat shown. 7 seat similar.

Remove (x7) fixings and remove loadspace stowage tray.

4
NOTE
  • 5 seat shown. 7 seat similar.

Remove (x2) D-loops.

5
NOTE
  • 5 seat only.

Remove (x2) fixings and remove the loadspace trim.

6
NOTE
  • 7 seat only.

Remove the loadspace trim.

7
NOTE
  • 7 seat only.

Remove seatbelt bezel.

8
NOTE
  • Vehicles without deployable loadspace floor.

Remove (x4) fixings and pull away from hidden clips to remove the loadspace scuff plate.

9
NOTE
  • 7 seat only.

Remove (x1) fixing and remove rail carrier.

10

Remove the left loadspace trim panel. For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Left Loadspace Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation)

11
NOTE
  • Complete this if you have deployable loadfloor installed to vehicle.

Remove the deployable loadfloor strut for access to area under this part.

12

Remove the rear bumper. For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Rear Bumper (501-19 Bumpers)

13

Remove and discard the armature. For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Rear Armature (501-19 Bumpers)

Fitting Instruction
1

With the aid of another person, install the deployable towbar (A).

2
NOTE
  • Hand tight only at this stage.

Install (x8) fixings (D) to towbar.

3
NOTE
  • Repeat this step for the other side.

Install the bolt.

  1. Torque: 100 Nm
  2. Angle tighten: 120 Degrees.
4
NOTE
  • Repeat this step for the other side.

Install the bolt.

  1. Torque: 100 Nm
  2. Angle tighten: 240 Degrees.
5

Torque the bolts up.

  1. Torque: 100 Nm
  2. Angle tighten: 120 Degrees.
6
NOTE
  • If your vehicle already comes with 'deployable side steps' installed. Refer from step 7 to 13 only. Then continue to step 17.
  • If your vehicle does not come with 'deployable side steps'. Refer from step 14 to 16 only.

Steps to follow.

7

Disconnect Running Board Control Module (RBM) . Location of this area is in the left side loadspace.

  1. Disconnect cable (X) from RBM.
  2. Disconnect cable (Y) from RBM.
8

Remove (x2) fixings and remove RBM with bracket.

9

Remove fixings that hold the RBM to bracket.

10

Install the Tow Bar Control Module (TBM) (B) to underside of bracket and secure with the same fixings removed in previous step.

  • Torque: 5 Nm
11

Install (x2) fixings removed in step 8 to install module bracket to vehicle.

  • Torque: 5 Nm
12

Connect TBM.

  1. Clip harness (C) to module bracket where arrowed. And connect (x3) connectors to the TBM.
13

Connect RBM.

  1. Reconnect cable (X) back to the RBM and harness (C).
  2. Reconnect cable (Y) back to the RBM.
14

Install the TBM to bracket (H) using (x4) fixings (J) and (K).

  • Torque: 5 Nm
15

Install (x2) fixings (K) to install module bracket (H) to vehicle.

  • Torque: 5 Nm
16

Connect TBM.

  1. Clip harness (C) to module bracket where arrowed. And connect (x3) connectors to the TBM.
  2. Connect remaining connector to the body harness.
17

Install towbar harness to body.

  1. Remove body harness clip.
  2. Install towbar haness to body.
  3. Install body harness clip.
18

Install towbar harness and grommet to body.

19

Install the electrical harness.

20

Secure the electrical harness as illustrated.

  • Connect the electrical connector to the electric towbar unit.
21

Connect the towbar harness (C) to the towbar electrics connector.

22

Install the exhaust heat shields, exhaust and the rear bumper support bracket. For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Rear Armature (501-19 Bumpers)

23

Using a suitable tool, cut the rear bumper as illustrated.

24

Install the rear bumper. For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Rear Bumper (501-19 Bumpers)

25

Install the recovery panel (E) and the tow eye cover (L).

26
NOTE
  • Complete this if you have deployable loadfloor installed to vehicle.

Install the deployable loadfloor strut back into position.

27

Install the left loadspace trim panel. For additional information, please refer to the official Workshop Manual. Left Loadspace Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation)

  • Install the deployable towbar switch (G).
28

Install all trims (reversal of removal steps 9 to 1).

29
NOTE
  • Make sure step 1 is successfully completed before proceeding to step 2.

Use the JLR approved diagnostic equipment to navigate to 'Diagnostics' section and follow the steps below.

  1. Within Vehicle Applications – Click ‘RUN’ for ‘Add/Remove Electronically Deployable Towbar’, then choose ADD.
  2. Within Module Programing – Click ‘RUN’ for ‘TBM - Software - Replace Module’.
    3. To enable the changes on the vehicle
    Ignition off
    Close all doors
    Lock the vehicle
    Wait 5 minutes
    To confirm changes
    Unlock the vehicle
    Reset Infotainment Screen (Refer to 'Touchscreen' settings in Owners handbook for detailed procedure.)
    Confirm ‘Tow bar' tile is present on the Touchscreen.
30

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

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