Detachable towbar

(Option/accessory.)

Volvo recommends the use of Volvo towbars that are specially designed for the vehicle.

Ball holder

Cotter pin

Towbar assembly

Locking bolt

Safety wire attachment bracket

Installing the ball mount

1. 1
   If necessary, remove the cotter pin from the locking bolt and slide the locking bolt out of the towbar assembly.
2. 2
   Slide the ball mount into the towbar assembly.
3. 3
   Align the hole in the ball mount with the hole in the towbar assembly.
4. 4
   Turn the locking bolt through the towbar assembly/ball mount.
5. 5
   Insert the pin into the hole at the end of the locking bolt.

Removing the ball mount

1. 1
   Remove the cotter pin from the locking bolt and slide the locking bolt out of the ball holder/towbar assembly.
2. 2
   Pull the ball mount out of the towbar assembly.

• Overloading accessories.
• Using an incorrect or faulty accessory.
• Using an accessory for an incorrect purpose.
• Using a towing system with incorrect weight distribution.
• Incorrectly positioned ball mount; see geometric limitations for the towbar.

Damage to the ball mount

Driving with a Trailer

When towing a trailer, use the original ball mount or an equivalent.

The ball mount must fall within the geometric limits for the towbar, for both distance and height . Geometric limits are described on a type plate located on the towbar.