XC90 L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2 (2004)
From the inside of the cargo compartment:
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Remove the protective flaps covering the mounting holes on the outside of the side members (one on each side)
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Remove any sealant from the surfaces where the spacer washers will be positioned
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Insert the spacer sleeves using only the front and rear screws on the outside of the two side members.
Note! Do not press out the mounting pins so that the tow bar detaches.
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Screw the front and rear screws in fully but do not tighten them
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Insert the centre screws so that the mounting pins are pressed out. Screw the screws in fully but do no tighten them
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Hold the bar in the horizontal position. Tighten the screws.
Note! Rustproofing agent must be applied under the car before the screws are tightened. Apply the rustproofing agent to the side
members all around the ends where any sealant was scraped off.
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Tighten all screws from inside the car. Tighten to 120 Nm (86 lbf.ft.) in the following order:
1. The rear screws
2. The front screws
3. The centre screws
Note! Wait five minutes so that the joint settles. Then re-check the torque.
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Raise the car again.
From underneath the car
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Carefully bend the heat deflector plate back so it does not touch the silencer.
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Reinstall the front mounting for the rear silencer. Tighten the screws. Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lbf.ft.)
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Reinstall the rear mounting for the rear silencer. Tighten the screws. Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lbf.ft.).
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Install the cable harness connector for the tow hitch according to point 1D in the installation instructions for the appropriate cable harness.
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Install the cable harness according to point 3 onwards in the Installation instructions for the appropriate cable harness.
Note! Ensure that the cable harness does not rub against the lower edge of the bumper and is not pressed back.
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Reinstall the cover and holder for the battery
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Reinstall the spare wheel.
Applies to cars with accessory electronic modules (AEM)
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Reinstall the bracket with the accessory electronic module (AEM). Connect the connectors if disconnected.
Applies to all models
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Reinstall the panels, storage boxes and floor hatches
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Tighten the screws in the load securing eyelets. Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lbf.ft.).
Towbar, Hitch, Base Unit
Towbar, hitch, base unit
