Skoda 2014 Yeti - Installing the Ball Rod

The red marking
E
on the handwheel is located in the green box on the
tow bar.
There is a clear gap of approx. 5 mm
F
between the handwheel and the
tow bar.
The ball bar is thus set ready for installation.
WARNING
If the tow bar cannot be correctly placed in the ready position, then it must
not be used.
CAUTION
When in the ready position, the key cannot be removed from the handwheel
lock.
Installing the ball rod
Fig. 142 Removing the cap on the rear bumper/inserting the tow bar
Fig. 143 Locking the lock and removing the the key/replacing the lock cap
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Read and observe and on page 153 first.
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Grip the cap on the rear bumper
B
» Fig. 142 at the handle
A
, release in the
direction of the arrow
1
and remove in the direction of the arrow
2
.
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Remove the cover for the mounting recess
4
» Fig. 139 on page 154 in a
downwards direction.
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Put the tow bar in the ready position » page 154.
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Grip the tow bar from underneath » Fig. 142 and insert into the mounting re-
cess in arrow direction
3
until you hear it click into place » .
The handwheel
C
» Fig. 142 returns automatically and rests on the tow
bar » .
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Lock the handwheel lock by turning the key
D
» Fig. 143 to the left in the
direction of the arrow
4
to the stop, and remove the key in the direction of
the arrow
5
.
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Put the cap
E
onto the handwheel lock in the direction of the arrow
6
» .
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Check that the tow bar is securely attached » page 156.
WARNING
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When attaching the tow bar, do not hold the handwheel by hand - risk of
injuring fingers!
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When removing the cover for the mounting recess, watch out for your
hand coming into contact with the opening of the bumper - risk of injuring
hand!
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After fitting the tow bar, always secure the lock and remove the key.
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The tow bar must not be operated with the key inserted.
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If the tow bar is not in the ready position, it cannot be fitted in the
mounting recess.
CAUTION
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When removing the cover on the rear bumper, please note that there is a risk
of paint damage to the bumper or cover.
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After removing the key, always replace the cover on the handwheel lock –
risk of lock getting dirty.
Note
Store the cover for the rear bumper and the cover for the mounting recess in a
suitable location in the boot after removal.
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Hitch and trailer