Hi guys.

Is there a knack to removing the tow bar?? I have tried countless times now and failed epicly!! Lol

I can insert the key but no movement or rotation of the lock barrel. The green handle will turn but not click past to allow detachment. Are these notorious for sticking if in situe for a length of time? It's not problem rearly as I will be towing, however I have a short narrow drive and i'v already caught my shins twice now. And it fricken hurts!!

I assume that the dealers should be able to assist should I wish to re-mortgage my house?

Any tips?? 08MY HSE 3.6 TDV8 Stornoway Grey, Twisted performance cat back... and shed loads of extras!!!

Have you pulled the green knob out then turned, 2006 S/C Bonatti Grey, OEM Steps, LAND ROVFR Mud Flaps, Soft/Smooth steering wheel, 2010/11 HST Wheels.

Yes matey.

Key in (will not turn)

Pull green knob out, and twist

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I seem to remember it's key turn and pull green nob out and twist the whole lot. The problem is the fitting is tight and a little hammering helps, but be careful not to have your feet underneath as the hook weighs a few llbs! 2005 Zambezi TDV6 - Gone but not forgotten
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I Know i might be Asking the Obvious, Have you gave it a good blast with WD40 using the straw. 2006 S/C Bonatti Grey, OEM Steps, LAND ROVFR Mud Flaps, Soft/Smooth steering wheel, 2010/11 HST Wheels.

Tried a little hammering and also the old WD40 left for a few days. Could try a little heat?? Failing that out comes the angle grinder. Haha 08MY HSE 3.6 TDV8 Stornoway Grey, Twisted performance cat back... and shed loads of extras!!!

Glad I have a Mitch Hitch rather than the landrover version - what a pain to remove.

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Sucsess!!! Tried a little heat from a micro torch (used for caramelising sugar on creme brûlée) haha

I have snapped the key in the process but I have a spare so no problem rearly.

It was the lock barrel itself that was seized so now I can give it a nice long soak in penetrating fluid.

Cheers everyone. 08MY HSE 3.6 TDV8 Stornoway Grey, Twisted performance cat back... and shed loads of extras!!!

Just replace the lock and the green handle, only a tenner from the dealers, for the complete unit.

Cheers mate. I'll do just that when I next head past them. Got to find a good dealers rather than stratstone in Newcastle.... They are utter turd! IMO (and most others I speak to) 08MY HSE 3.6 TDV8 Stornoway Grey, Twisted performance cat back... and shed loads of extras!!!