Hi all

On the tentative lookout for a S/C L494 2013/2014 and have come across one I like the look of but it has a towbar attached to it.

I was going to call the company selling the vehicle but they may not have clue as not JLR; how easy is it to remove? And once removed what is needed to cover the hole, a whole new lower backplate or just a cover that fits the gap?

Cheers

If you decide to sell the towbar let me know as I'm after one for my L494 SC.

Andy Andy.
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Ha, need to buy the motor first before I can sell the towbar!

But yes, if it materialises then you have first dibs.

You replace it with the Crash bar. I have an extra one Plus all the parts you'll need once you're done cause I actually went the other way around. You'll also need the rear plastic cover which is different. I'm in US so shipping would cost you a bit cause the crash bar weighs about 50 lbs, maybe more.

It is NOT easy btw. Removing the rear bumper and reinstalling it is not for every day hobbyist. I managed to break one of the hooks in my bumper which sucks. I had to glue it back on. Search Topix for the towbar assembly and just do the reverse. At the very least, the rear tail lights, the bumper and all the surrounds have to be removed first. Then you'll have to remove the entire tow assembly. Installing the crash bar is pretty simple after that.

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Thanks for the info, I can see it isn't a job for a dabbler like me!

I did also email the dealership and to my surprise the chap responded quickly stating they can remove the towbar and put back the relevant trim so maybe the previous owner was in a similar boat to yourself?

Thanks again

Just curious, what do you have against the towbar? I would love to have one on my SVR but alas not willing to go through the hoops ... but if I had one I certainly wouldn't delete it. It doesn't really add much weight over the crash bar and it's pretty well tucked away. Also, would likely help you with resale rather than hurt ...

and
what type of towbar is it

electric deploy or removable

 Porsche Cayenne 2022
gone Porsche Cayenne 2020
gone Corris Grey HSE Dynamic 2016
gone Ipanema HSE lux 2010
gone Rimini HSE 2005
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trez63 wrote:

Just curious, what do you have against the towbar? I would love to have one on my SVR but alas not willing to go through the hoops ... but if I had one I certainly wouldn't delete it. It doesn't really add much weight over the crash bar and it's pretty well tucked away. Also, would likely help you with resale rather than hurt ...

It could be like this then



locked in with a key, easy to remove the bar part, remove one of the 2 bolts that holds the electrics plug bracket, pivot it a smidge and the original plastic centre cover panel can be put back in place, it has 2 1/4 turn clips

remove it all at your leisure later  Porsche Cayenne 2022
gone Porsche Cayenne 2020
gone Corris Grey HSE Dynamic 2016
gone Ipanema HSE lux 2010
gone Rimini HSE 2005
!!

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Would be fantastic if it is as even a dabbler like me could do that

This is a pic of it though so not sure but either way if I end up going for it they have promised to remove and blank:

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A few reasons really. Firstly I don't have a need for it at all, secondly it breaks up the clean lines at the back of the RRS and thirdly (to me anyway) just looks a little odd sticking out like that.

Great reversing aid though  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.

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LOL the low-tech backup for when sensors inevitably fail...