ML63 Towbar help needed

[bobgenie]

I have a 2007 ML63 (W164) and want to fit a towbar. I have seen a Westfalia removeable one that I believe will fit fine. Has anyone done this already and can show photo of how they cut into the rear bumper? Obviously don't want to mess this up so any help would be much appreciated.

Happy Christmas

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Happy Christmas to you too Bob

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/electronics/138411-retrofit-towbar-w164-ml63-amg.html

 

[bobgenie]

Hi Bobby Dazzler do you have a photo of the rear bumper and towbar in daylight? I am getting one fitted but would like to show them a photo so they don't cut too much.

Cheers

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Hi Bobby Dazzler do you have a photo of the rear bumper and towbar in daylight? I am getting one fitted but would like to show them a photo so they don't cut too much.

Cheers

I'll try get a few for you this weekend.

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Hi Bobby Dazzler do you have a photo of the rear bumper and towbar in daylight? I am getting one fitted but would like to show them a photo so they don't cut too much.

Cheers

Here's you go Bob. To help you get your orientation, the towbar is fitted, and you should see the 13-pin socket behind the bumper. I couldn't get a shot from a distance but you can't see the cut unless you're head is below bumper height!

The cut you see is pretty much symmetrical on the other side of the tow bar, and follows a seam in the moulding ready for your fitter to follow with their cut. This was done more than more than three years ago, and you can see that bumper and paint is none-the-worse for it.

I hope this helps.