detachable towbar problem

nvmorgan · Jul 31st, 2015, 08:26

The detachable towbar on my V70 will not come off. I have unlocked it and it is loose but will not come off or reingage. It seems to be stuck in between. Does anyone have any ideas on what I can do?
Thanks in advance.
Nigel

Whyman · Jul 31st, 2015, 08:50

Lots of WD and keep trying. Mine seems to have two positions when rotating the release handle and I need to go past the first one to actually get the tow ball out.

If you check underneath the car you should also be able to spray into the mechanism from the very front of the locating point.

Hope this helps. Best of luck

nvmorgan · Jul 31st, 2015, 14:45

Thanks Whyman, it's now off.

Rooster · Aug 1st, 2015, 21:50

WD40 and a lump hammer to smack it underneath,

When i got my xc90 it had a volvo detachable bar but no key, when i finally got round to getting a key the thing was seized solid,

Bit of WD40 and a quick smack with hammer and it was off,

Quick wire brush and coat of paint later not had an issue since altho i do have a tendencey to leave it on until i bang my knee on it then i take it off

green van man · Aug 4th, 2015, 07:10

I spray mine in duck oil before fitting and when removing avoiding the ball. Duck oil leaves a lubricating coating when it dries which tends to protect from moisture for up to a year,but does not attract dust once dry.
I tend to leave mine on for the holiday and remove once home.

Paul.

Jul 31st, 2015, 08:26	#1
nvmorgan New Member Last Online: Jul 31st, 2015 14:46 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Port Talbot	detachable towbar problem The detachable towbar on my V70 will not come off. I have unlocked it and it is loose but will not come off or reingage. It seems to be stuck in between. Does anyone have any ideas on what I can do? Thanks in advance. Nigel

Jul 31st, 2015, 08:50	#2
Whyman Premier Member Last Online: Today 10:06 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Newark	Lots of WD and keep trying. Mine seems to have two positions when rotating the release handle and I need to go past the first one to actually get the tow ball out. If you check underneath the car you should also be able to spray into the mechanism from the very front of the locating point. Hope this helps. Best of luck __________________ XC60 2013 D5 215 SE Lux Nav geartronic

Aug 1st, 2015, 21:50	#4
Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	WD40 and a lump hammer to smack it underneath, When i got my xc90 it had a volvo detachable bar but no key, when i finally got round to getting a key the thing was seized solid, Bit of WD40 and a quick smack with hammer and it was off, Quick wire brush and coat of paint later not had an issue since altho i do have a tendencey to leave it on until i bang my knee on it then i take it off __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

Jul 31st, 2015, 14:45	#3
nvmorgan New Member Last Online: Jul 31st, 2015 14:46 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Port Talbot	Thanks Whyman, it's now off.

Aug 4th, 2015, 07:10	#5
green van man Premier Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 09:21 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ffos y Ffin	I spray mine in duck oil before fitting and when removing avoiding the ball. Duck oil leaves a lubricating coating when it dries which tends to protect from moisture for up to a year,but does not attract dust once dry. I tend to leave mine on for the holiday and remove once home. Paul.

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