The tow bar is another of our practical accessories that increase the utility of the vehicle. Manufactured from high-quality materials, the tow bar has undergone load tests as well as rigorous testing for strength and resistance to corrosion. It complies with homologation E1* 55R01/07* 2804 and all Czech and international regulations. It features a simple, automatic mechanism that swivels the ball hitch in and out, and, when swivelled in, the ball hitch is hidden below the bumper so that it does not spoil the vehicle‘s aesthetics. Please refer to the Owner‘s Manual for detailed instructions on how to use the ball hitch. Retrofitting a tow bar to your vehicle increases the demand on its cooling system. As a result, depending on the equipment
fitted to the vehicle, the cooling system components will need to be replaced in accordance with the information either held by workshop technicians in authorised ŠKODA AUTO specialist service centres or available in B2B.
For fitting, the following items must also be ordered from the ŠKODA Original Components catalogue:
- for vehicles not set up for a tow bar, additionally: Wiring harness, 657 055 204
- for vehicles with a battery number 1S0 915 105B (49Ah; EFB, PR-J1H) that do not have a set up for a tow bar - it is necessary to swap the battery for a higher capacity one - 1S0 915 105A (59 Ah; EFB, PR-J0S).
- for vehicles not set up for a tow bar with a 1,0/70 kW TSI a 1,6/85 kW TDI engines, it is mandatory to replace the existing radiator grille - 658 853 653A for a new one - 658 853 653.
- for vehicles not equipped with a control unit for the shock absorbers, the following must be ordered separately: 654 971 362 cover for securing the control unit
Please note:
Before the tow bar is fitted, the reducing agent tank must be removed (SCR diesel engines, AKF petrol engines). This is located under the rear right wheel cover.
Associated products:
Adapter (from the 13-pin to the 7-pin socket) / EAZ 000 001A
Material: High-quality steel
Limitations:
The set is destined for the basic model with either left- or right-hand drive, either set up or not set up
for a tow bar as part of the equipment specification.
Set contents: Complete tow bar set, bolts, control unit, switch cover, switch, fitting instructions.
Technical specifications:
See the registration document for the maximum trailing load (braked or unbraked) and maximum bearing load.
Weight: 23,5 kg
Due to the complex nature of the work required, as well as the subsequent activation of the tow bar (the
five-digit task code can be found in the spare parts catalogue (ETKA)), fitting must only be carried out by
an authorised ŠKODA AUTO service partner.
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