Hi all. Had a look through the numerous threads regarding tow bars but cant see the answer to my issue.

The Tow Bar looks like its been on the car for years. The green release mechanism doesn't have the key lock on it that I've seen on other examples, instead there was a screw fitted that could be undone with an Allan key. Ive removed this screw, but when you pull the green release lever to the right, it then wont let me turn the lever down (at all).

Ive had a look at the full unit, and it looks like its never been removed, and that this "screw" has been some sort of measure to keep it in place.

Any ideas??? Is this going to be a lump hammer job??

Help appreciated!!

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It will come out................. It just needs some help.

Give it a good soaking in WD40, then a lot of tapping and banging with a mallet from every angle you can hit it from............. Rubber or nylon mallet is preferable.

Of course this is no good unless the locking mechanism is open to release the towbar.

Good luck.

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It's heavier than it looks. Don't let it drop onto you. It WILL hurt !

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Cheers,

Think that's a Saturday job. Tbh bit gutted that I couldn't beat it to death with a lump hammer!  2006 HSE for Sale - £7,499 (Manchester)
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I'm feeling a bit lost! Lol... No idea what's happened to this Tow bar earlier in its life, but its an absolute mess!! Inside the green switch I can see a silver bolt (I think)





Does the Green Lever go up or down??

Ta! 2006 HSE for Sale - £7,499 (Manchester)
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Tow Bar is FREE to anyone who can get it off the car!!

http://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic38060.html

 2006 HSE for Sale - £7,499 (Manchester)
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Why do you want to take it off? Anybody who rear-ends you will learn an instant lesson. RRS SC 2011 for fun
Mercedes 500 SE for Sundays
Mercedes 300 E for Mondays
Volkswagen Golf for wife and dogs

Lol... That is a good point, but, its ugly, and I don't own a caravan/boat/trailer! 2006 HSE for Sale - £7,499 (Manchester)
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you could get one of them penis tow ball covers?

Darren

I can sell you a nice Fletcher Wakesport 19GTS Arrowhawk, this would solve your problem.  In Spain - 2018 F Pace - Frightened away from the Sports due to crank failures
Gone - A couple of RRS, A couple of Disco's. However thinking of another Sport.

I could be in the market for a nice ski boat, but expect it's in Spain  2x TDV6. SE and HSE. Both returned to sender with issues👀
TDV8 Sport HSE...... Gone. Loved it but it didn't love me!!
Now rolling in MY10 Fullfat TDV8 Vogue. Slammed it to go round corners🙈
Cruising daily #56 mph in a Volvo V8. 😱
Lots of other toys in the cupboard...😜

Not much use for it in Hampshire  In Spain - 2018 F Pace - Frightened away from the Sports due to crank failures
Gone - A couple of RRS, A couple of Disco's. However thinking of another Sport.

that may change, if it don't stop raining it will be an arc not a ski boat that's needed.  2x TDV6. SE and HSE. Both returned to sender with issues👀
TDV8 Sport HSE...... Gone. Loved it but it didn't love me!!
Now rolling in MY10 Fullfat TDV8 Vogue. Slammed it to go round corners🙈
Cruising daily #56 mph in a Volvo V8. 😱
Lots of other toys in the cupboard...😜

Olly-ibiza wrote:

you could get one of them penis tow ball covers?

Olly, Say it as it is !!!
You have to be a P**** to own a Sport.
Whats Chester coming to  In Spain - 2018 F Pace - Frightened away from the Sports due to crank failures
Gone - A couple of RRS, A couple of Disco's. However thinking of another Sport.

Hi Darren

I hope this isn't stating the obvious. But after your liberal applications of release agent, you remember that after turning the key ( the green mashed up bit in your photo). You have to pull the release knob out before turning anti-clockwise to release the locking pin. A bit fiddly if your trying to persuade it and pull down at the same time probably need three hands for this bit. As previously mentioned its heavier than you think when it comes out.
Have Fun

Rae