E39 m5 removable towbar issue
E39 m5 removable towbar issue
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ds666

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3,124 posts

205 months

Thursday 13th March 2014
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Just bought an e39 m5. Went to fit the removable towbar today but couldn't get it to latch in. Tried greasing the ball bearings but still no good. Don't think it has been used for a couple of years.
Any ideas as to how I get it to work?


AW10

4,652 posts

275 months

Thursday 13th March 2014
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If you have a good look at the gooseneck you should be able to figure out the release mech that makes it lock into place - can you trigger it with a screwdriver and release it a few times to ensure it works smoothly? And perhaps clean the receptacle on the tow bar with a wire brush?

Cemesis

771 posts

188 months

Thursday 13th March 2014
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I had this problem, turned out the mount was covered in rust. The edges needed to be cleaned before it would lock into place