Tow Bar Fitting

[stuhow3361]

Fitting a towbar to my '08 plate focus estate,do i need to remove the rear wheels to access all the bolts and screws holding the rear bumper on.

[TheBlackPig]

Hello, this is my first venture into the world of forums, so please be gentle.

I have recently sold my 2005 Focus C-Max and had to swap bumpers before doing-so. I don't know for sure if its exactly the same, but I did NOT need to remove the wheels.

1st job was to remove the screws holding-up the wheel arches. This was a bit tight with my R16-205s but a small ratchet with the appropriate head just about fit.

Jacking up one side at a time might help you if more space is required, but I did not need. Obvs if you're working around the jack be very careful you don;t knock it :).

The rest of the bumper was a 10mm bolt in each wing and a couple of those nasty plastic push-screw fastening underneath where the tow bar would go.

I hope this helps. Jim

[dezwez]

same here left the wheels on

[Gabbo_21]

Just remove the bumper. No need to remove wheels.

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[stuhow3361]

Thanks guys,will fit when my dedicated wiring loom arrives and it isn't raining.