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Is it difficult to install a tow bar on an audi 2002 A4?

  • 20-05-2010 09:36PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,908 ✭✭✭


    Anyone any manuals for fitting an a4 tow bar.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,908 ✭✭✭worded


    anyone any comment?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,460 ✭✭✭Max_Damage


    Can't tell you about that specific car, but AFAIK, all cars built within the last couple of years (can't remember which year specifically) have pre-drilled holes, so it shouldn't be much of a problem.

    I had to drill out holes on my Ford Escort when I was putting a towbar on it, burnt out the feckin' drill it did! :D


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8,702 ✭✭✭squod


    Thule do a kit. You'd have to ask your local dealer/motor factor etc. I can't see it online.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 211 ✭✭pat58


    I changed one a while back and had to take off the bumper ,then remove the bumper bar the toe bar then slides into the chassis rail and then bolts into bumper bar holes not a hard job but take your time and you will get it done


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 483 ✭✭tom thum


    hi worded. i bought one for my citroen berlingo. bought it from micksgarage.ie and fitted it to the pre drilled holes on the van. simples.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,908 ✭✭✭worded


    I got a price of 95 sterling + vat (inc electrics) delivered free new from http://www.traynors.co.uk/ in Norn Iron.
    I dunno if that includes a fitting manual, perhaps so.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8,702 ✭✭✭squod


    post up the part


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 302 ✭✭Lobster


    pat58 wrote: »
    I changed one a while back and had to take off the bumper ,then remove the bumper bar the toe bar then slides into the chassis rail and then bolts into bumper bar holes not a hard job but take your time and you will get it done

    I had the same done to my passat, I assume the A4 shouldn't be any different. If I remember correctly the holes didn't line up exactly, but the tow bar may have been for an Audi. It was perfect apart from that.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 211 ✭✭pat58


    What i have noticed from different manufactorers some fit differently even on same models


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 478 ✭✭thenashlegend


    Well I've been told by an A6 owner that the back bumper has to be removed and it just bolts in!;)
    How easy is a back bumper to remove??:eek:
    Leaves me wondering, if its that easy to remove bumpers, why people wont tackle kitting a car themselves?? I'd love to give it a go!!:D


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 211 ✭✭pat58


    its not that hard take off it just take patience and a grasp of basic diy its not that hard


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 230 ✭✭Fiesta


    Click the pdf file under "Towbar Fitting Instructions" below....


    http://www.witter-towbars.co.uk/towbars/vehicle_technical_details.aspx?vtid=203051


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,908 ✭✭✭worded


    Fiesta wrote: »
    Click the pdf file under "Towbar Fitting Instructions" below....


    http://www.witter-towbars.co.uk/towbars/vehicle_technical_details.aspx?vtid=203051

    There is a good bit to it I see.

    Whats a fair price to pay someone cash for fitting a part I get in their own time?


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