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Subject Topic: Tow Bar fitted Mazda 6 Est Post Reply Post New Topic
14/8/2011 at 1:01pm
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Hi Folks,

I have a 59 Plate Mazda 6 Estate 2.2 Diesel Estate which I think is going to be man enough to pull my newly aquired 1255 -1475kg Ace Tristar.

My question-; I'm planning on a Witter (invisible) Detachable Towbar with Twin Electrics and feel pretty confident that once the bumper and boot trim are off, I'll be able to fit the towbar and car specific 7pin kit. I've done the towbar on a Laguna Estate before now, but that didn't require a bumper removal.

Has anyone fitted a Mazda 6 Estate towbar? Must the bumper come off? I had a little go at removing the trim in the boot to then release the 'light cluster' but didn't know how the trim itself was secured and didn't want to force anything. The 'boot shut panel' also has a couple of screws beneath that need removing but again I didn't wasnt to force the 'shut panel' without knowing how it was secured. Anyone able to tell me?

It might be a case of getting a (Norwich based) mobile fitter out to (hopefully) do the job properly. My local Indespension garage was mentioned my a friend but I gather I'll part with £500 there.

Any help, experience would be appreciated.

John.

 



14/8/2011 at 2:12pm
 Location: nottingham
 Outfit: Grand Canyon 8 Pennine Fiesta
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There is a web page you can go to to give full instructions on how to fit a tow bar to your Mazda or any other make of car. I put what I thought would be a complicated fit on my Jag last year but it turned out quite easy, even the electrics with its relay computer system.Someone may be able to tell you which site it is as I forget.

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14/8/2011 at 9:24pm
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I have a 59 plate 6 estate and had a witter detachable towbar fitted professionally. The bumper was removed and part of the metalwork behind it was not put back, I have it in my garage.


14/8/2011 at 10:18pm
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Thanks TomtomFan. Do you remember how much it cost? I think I'm leaning towards getting it fitted professionally.


15/8/2011 at 10:34pm
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It was 370 plus VAT.


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16/8/2011 at 10:16am
 Location: Worcestershire
 Outfit: Defender 90 and MyWay Voyager Raid
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Quote: Originally posted by tomtomfan on 14/8/2011
The bumper was removed and part of the metalwork behind it was not put back, I have it in my garage.


If it's what I think it is then it was put behind the bumper for a reason!


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16/8/2011 at 11:50pm
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It was replaced by another similar piece of metalwork!


18/8/2011 at 1:17pm
 Location: leeds
 Outfit: crusader tempest 1.4 diesel fiesta
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yes same as my vw they removed the standard part and replaced with a pert to allow tpw br i have original part at home also



22/8/2011 at 9:38am
 Location: Norfolk
 Outfit: Hobby 495UK
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Same as our Mazda 5, hubby is a mechanic but he still got it fitted. We used Suffolk Towbars as they do all the works ones and it was about £300.


22/8/2011 at 11:10pm
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Thanks folks. All sorted now. Got the full monty done at Indespension. Detachable/13pin - dedicated wiring kit - no Scotchlocks. Was expensive but am happy with it. I think it took them 4.5hrs to fit. Think it would have taken me days.

PS. You all probably know this, but Indespension sell a very neat Y shaped adapter from 13pin to Twin electrics for about £30. It's fantastic. Beats the Y lead version thats been around for years. Ta.



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27/8/2011 at 2:13pm
 Location: Cambridge
 Outfit: Ace Jubilee Statesman
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Quote: Originally posted by mattlad on 16/8/2011
Quote: Originally posted by tomtomfan on 14/8/2011
The bumper was removed and part of the metalwork behind it was not put back, I have it in my garage.


If it's what I think it is then it was put behind the bumper for a reason!

Er, we've just experienced the same thing on our recent fitting. I'm worried that this might have compromised the car's safety. The fitter didn't tell me that he'd taken anything off the car and I'm not sure if he's put anything in its place. Is this a common practice?



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