FIAT Barchetta - Manual (Page 154)

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ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
The tow hitch structure fig. 4 must
be fixed using 6 M10 bolts at the
points indicated Ø .
All the anchorage points
➀ must
have suitable internal 4 mm-thick steel
reinforcements and diam. 20x4.5 mm
thick spacers. Dimensions as shown in
the picture and turned up edges.
The underbody plate must be wider
than the plate in the boot. Further-
more, the edge of the plate must be
turned up to avoid sharp corners com-
ing into contact with the body.
fig. 4
P5S00722m
The tow hitch must be anchored to
the body by trimming the grille in the
centre part of the rear bumper.
IMPORTANT A clearly visible
plate of a suitable size and made of
suitable material saying:
MAX LOAD ON BALL COUPLING
35 kg
must be fixed at the height of the ball
coupling (for vehicles with maximum
towable load of 450 kg).
Outside rear panel edge
Lower cross member
Laden
Ground level
Hook centre of
gravity
Centre of the spare
wheel recess floor
Seen from X
Vehicle centreline
Vehicle centreline
Spacer
Spare wheel
centre
Seen from A
After assembly, all holes
must be adequately sealed
to avoid exhaust fumes from filter-
ing into the vehicle.
WARNING