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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Golf mk4 TDI => Topic started by: scarr89 on 02 May 2011, 22:36

Title: Tow bar removal :S
Post by: scarr89 on 02 May 2011, 22:36

Hi,

I recently bought my gt tdi. The previous owner had a tow bar fitted.

http://www.bosal.com/AUTOMOTIVEPRODUCTS/Aftermarket/Towbars/Detachable/AK4/tabid/321/Default.aspx

This tow bar to be more specific. I will never have any use for it and so would like to remove it, however I have no idea where to start, apart from bumper removal. Which is what I need some help with...

Thanks

Title: Re: Tow bar removal :S
Post by: vw-8v on 07 May 2011, 01:37

alright m8 i removed one as u said remove the bumper once in i just cut the cables and atuo guy later made sure they were dead but it was a simple bolt out job from where i think the rear crash bar was i could be wrong but it was just two large bolts one on each leg then slide it out the legs on the tow bar are roughly 400mm long so they go in quite a bit into the frame. oh and u may need some wd. it was just a try and do it job rather than i went  on any info lol so dont blame me if u end up with a grinder and a big hammer lol

Title: Re: Tow bar removal :S
Post by: scarr89 on 07 May 2011, 20:55

Managed to find a really good guide on how to remove your rear bumper online, and removed my towbar this afternoon...

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?1939276

Wicked guide with pictures! Then the towbar, wasn't too bad, took about 2 hours on my own!

Hope this helps anyone with a similar problem!