Get Transporting -> Towing bracket Guide for Volkswagen Multivan SUV Sixth Generation (2015-2024)

Tightening the ratchet strap

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1. Press the slider → Fig. 1

2. Pivot the lever → Fig. 1

outwards in the direction of the arrow.

1

B

to position→ Fig. 2

.

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4

3. Pull the belt→ Fig. 2

from the rear through the slot in the spool

and tighten the belt.

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A

B

4. Pivot the lever → Fig. 1

back and forth alternately between positions→ Fig. 2

and

until the belt has

. The ratchet is

wound itself around the spool two to three times →

.

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1

A

5. Press the slider → Fig. 1

outwards and pivot the lever→ Fig. 1

to position→ Fig. 2

now closed and locked in position.

Releasing the ratchet strap

1. Before releasing the ratchet strap, make sure the load cannot fall over.

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2. Press the slider → Fig. 3

outwards.

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C

2

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engages in the end position . The spool

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3. Pivot the lever → Fig. 3

now rotates freely.

to position

until the slider

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4. Pull the ratchet strap→ Fig. 2

out of the ratchet.

WARNING

Incorrectly fastened ratchet straps may get detached in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or accident. This

could cause objects to be flung through the interior and lead to severe or fatal injuries.

● “Wind” the strap around the spool two to three times.

● Never use ratchet straps to secure loads to the side panels.

Fitting the removable ball coupling

Fig. 1 Overview: Detachable ball coupling.

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1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Protective cap (not always included in the scope of delivery).

Ball head.

Retaining balls.

Catch (ball) for locking element.

Shank.

Centring device.

Handwheel.

Key.

Lock cover.

10 Gap (pre-tensioned ball coupling)

11 Green marking on the ball coupling.

12 Green marking on handwheel.

13 Red marking on handwheel.

The removable ball coupling may be located in the following positions:

—In the stowage compartment behind the right-hand front seat.

—In the stowage compartment at the rear left of the luggage compartment behind a cover.

—In the stowage compartment under the 3-seat bench.

Step 1: Preparations

1. Note down the number stamped on the key before using the removable ball coupling for the first time. You will

need this number if you have to acquire a replacement key.

2. Remove the sealing plug from the mount for the ball coupling under the bumper. Stow the sealing plug

securely in the vehicle.

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5

3

3. Check to ensure that the mounting, handwheel→ Fig. 1

, shank

and the retaining balls

of the ball

coupling are all clean and undamaged → . Clean if necessary.

Step 2: Pre-tensioning the ball coupling

The ball coupling cannot be fitted properly unless it is pre-tensioned.

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1. Grasp the ball coupling underneath the ball head→ Fig. 1

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with one hand.

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2. Remove the lock cap→ Fig. 1

from the lock and insert the key

into the lock.

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3. Turn the key → Fig. 1

clockwise.

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A

4. Use your other hand to pull out the handwheel→ Fig. 1

in the direction of arrow

and hold it in this

position →

.

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B

5. Turn the handwheel→ Fig. 1

tensioned. The red marking

in the direction of the arrow

until it engages. The ball coupling is now pre-

11

13

on the handwheel must point towards the green marking

on the ball

coupling. The handwheel protrudes clearly from the ball coupling. The gap between them is approximately

10

4 mm

.

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3

5

6. Check to see whether all retaining balls→ Fig. 1

can be pressed fully into the ball coupling shank

.

Step 3: Attaching the pre-tensioned ball coupling to the vehicle.

Do not touch the handwheel once the ball coupling has been pre-tensioned. When engaged, the handwheel will

spring back to its original position and could cause injury →

.

1. Guide the pre-tensioned removable ball coupling into the mounting tube from below.

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2. Push the ball coupling firmly upwards until it engages. Both centring devices→ Fig. 1

mounting points on the vehicle.

must engage in the

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3. The handwheel → Fig. 1

has now returned to its original position. There is no longer a gap between the

handwheel and the ball coupling.

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4. Turn the key → Fig. 1

anticlockwise in the handwheel and remove it.

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5. It must now no longer be possible to pull out the handwheel→ Fig. 1

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.

6. Fit the lock cap→ Fig. 1

on the lock and place the key in the vehicle toolkit.

Step 4: Safety check.

Before hitching a trailer, check that the ball coupling is secured correctly.

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1. The green marking→ Fig. 1

coupling.

on the handwheel must point towards the green marking

on the ball

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2. The handwheel → Fig. 1

must rest on the ball coupling and there must be no gap between them.

3. Shake or pull down on the ball coupling→ Fig. 1 with some force. It must sit firmly in the mounting→

.

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4. The lock must be locked and the key→ Fig. 1

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removed.

5. The lock cover→ Fig. 1

must cover the lock in the locking lever.

WARNING

Improper use of the towing bracket can cause injury and accidents.

● Use the ball coupling only when it is secured correctly.

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● Never use the towing bracket if the smallest diameter of the ball→ Fig. 1

is less than 49 mm.

● The ball coupling is heavy. When performing the safety check, the ball coupling could fall off and cause crush

injuries.

● Do not touch the handwheel when the ball coupling is pre-tensioned. When the ball coupling is pressed into the

mounting, the handwheel will jump back to its original position.

● If the ball coupling cannot be attached, have the towing bracket checked by a qualified workshop.

● Never use the towing bracket if the ball coupling does not engage properly or cannot be pre-tensioned.

● Never use the towing bracket if the key in the handwheel cannot be removed when the ball coupling is fitted. This

means that the ball coupling is not locked properly.

● Always stow and secure the removed ball coupling in the stowage box under the front right seat.

NOTICE

● The mounting on the vehicle, handwheel, shank and ball coupling retaining balls must all be clean and

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undamaged. Otherwise you may not be able to lock the ball coupling securely.

● Do not aim a high-pressure cleaner or steam cleaner directly at the ball coupling mounting. This could wash the

grease required for lubrication out of the mounting.

Removing and slackening the ball coupling

Fig. 1 Overview: Detachable ball coupling.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Protective cap (not always included in the scope of delivery).

Ball head.

Retaining balls.

Catch (ball) for locking element.

Shank.

Centring device.

Handwheel.

Key.

Lock cover.

10 Gap (pre-tensioned ball coupling)

11 Green marking on the ball coupling.

12 Green marking on handwheel.

13 Red marking on handwheel.

1. Bring the vehicle to a standstill and apply the handbrake.

2. Switch off the engine.

3. Unhitch the trailer and disconnect the electrical connection between the vehicle and the trailer. If fitted,

remove the adapter from the trailer socket.

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4. Remove the lock cap→ Fig. 1

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from the lock on the handwheel.

5. Insert the key → Fig. 1

into the lock and turn it clockwise.

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2

6. Hold the ball coupling→ Fig. 1

tightly with one hand→

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7. Use your other hand to pull out the handwheel→ Fig. 1

.

A

in the direction of arrow

and hold it in this

position.

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B

8. Turn the handwheel→ Fig. 1

9. Hold the handwheel → Fig. 1

in the direction of arrow

until it engages.

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in this position and guide the ball coupling downwards out of the mounting.

The ball coupling is now pre-tensioned.

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10. Release the handwheel→ Fig. 1

and stow the pre-tensioned ball coupling safely with the vehicle toolkit.

11. Insert the sealing plug into the mount for the ball coupling.

WARNING

The removable ball coupling is heavy. The ball coupling could fall off while it is being removed and cause crush

injuries.

● Never unlock the ball coupling when a trailer is hitched.

WARNING

If the ball coupling is not secured, it may be flung around the vehicle interior and cause injuries during sudden

braking or driving manoeuvres or in the event of an accident.

● Always stow the ball coupling securely in the vehicle.

Dimensions and mounting points for retrofitting a towing bracket

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Fig. 1 Dimensions and attachment points for retrofitting a

towing bracket.

A

B

C

D

E

F

Attachment points.

1,075 mm.

At least 65 mm.

350 mm to 420 mm.

160 mm.

550 mm.

G

758 mm.

Dimensions

The dimensions must be observed in all cases when retrofitting a towing bracket→ Fig. 1. Always observe the

D

minimum distance given from the middle of the ball coupling

to the surface of the road. The values refer to the

vehicle with maximum load, including the maximum drawbar load.

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