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How to Fit a tow bar on a 07 passat

  • 04-01-2009 11:00pm
    #1
    Cork4ever
    Closed Accounts Posts: 66 ✭✭


    folks

    Got a tow bar when i purchased the car a few months back but the i couldn't wait for the dealer to fit it at the time.

    I want to fit it and it looks all i need to do is screw in 4 bolts, but i need to remove the back bumper :eek:, has anyone any idea how i do this or tips on how to do it.:confused:


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  • #2
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,522 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    wiring the plug in may be the toughest part, you confident you can do that?


  • #3
    CharlieCroker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,451 ✭✭✭CharlieCroker


    Cork4ever wrote: »
    folks

    Got a tow bar when i purchased the car a few months back but the i couldn't wait for the dealer to fit it at the time.

    I want to fit it and it looks all i need to do is screw in 4 bolts, but i need to remove the back bumper :eek:, has anyone any idea how i do this or tips on how to do it.:confused:

    Take it to Murray Towbars near CIT. they wont charge much and you know it'll be done right. (assuming your in Cork)


  • #4
    NewApproach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,191 ✭✭✭NewApproach


    :eek: I could have sworn tow bars are factory fitted to all tdi passats, boras etc.


  • #5
    Eric Cartman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,280 ✭✭✭✭Eric Cartman


    if your in dublin, towing equipment just off the long mile road, SIMI approved and they have everything needed there


  • #6
    homer90
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,073 ✭✭✭homer90


    NewApproach wrote: »
    :eek: I could have sworn tow bars are factory fitted to all tdi passats, boras etc.

    :rolleyes:


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  • #7
    R.O.R
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,712 ✭✭✭✭R.O.R


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    wiring the plug in may be the toughest part, you confident you can do that?

    There should be a wiring loom bypass for a Passat, if you don't have one I'd try to get one first.

    It usually takes towing equipment 1-2 hours to fit a tow bar for us so good luck. The suggestion about taking it to Murray Tow Bars is a good idea.


  • #8
    Cork4ever
    Closed Accounts Posts: 66 ✭✭Cork4ever


    Thanks for all the info, but i would like to fit it myself really and i know the bumper has to come off.....

    I just wanted to know if anyone else had done it..

    No worries, if i manage it i will let ye know


  • #9
    GERMAN ROCKS
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,796 ✭✭✭GERMAN ROCKS


    well look if you cant i can vouch for murray towbars. i got mine done there about 3 months ago. they did a great job.


  • #10
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,522 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    It sounds like a fun job, but getting a VW bumper to line up properly is a pain, the shut lines are so tight, it's easy to bags it up, I'm not doubting your abilities, but for the small amount it'd cost to get it done properly, I wouldn't devote a full day to doing it myself.


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