The tow bar is another of the practical extras from the ŠKODA Genuine Accessories range that increase the utility of the vehicle. Manufactured from high-quality materials, it has undergone rigorous testing for strength and resistance to corrosion, as well as load tests. The tow bar complies with homologation E8 55R-01/11992 and all Czech and international regulations. Thanks to the simple, automatic mechanism for fitting and removing the ball hitch, no tools are needed – meaning that it is much simpler to meet the legal requirements for removing the ball hitch when the trailer is uncoupled. When you are driving abroad, the country-specific legal regulations must be followed at all times if you have not attached a trailer to the tow bar fitted to your car.
Retrofitting the tow bar places increased demands on the car’s cooling system. That‘s why it‘s necessary to have certain parts of the cooling system replaced by the ŠKODA AUTO / B2B Service centre, using the information provided by the ŠKODA service technician.
The electrical wiring set is not included and must be ordered separately:
– for vehicles set up for a tow bar 6VE 055 202B
(contains control unit 5H0 907 383C)
– for vehicles not set up for a tow bar 6VE 055 202B + 6VE 055 204.
For fitting, the following items must also be ordered from the ŠKODA Genuine Components catalogue: for vehicles not equipped with a control unit for the shock absorbers (PR-5H0), must be ordered separately: 654 971 362 cover for securing the control unit.
Associated products:
Adapter (from the 13-pin to the 7-pin socket) EAZ 000 001A
Towbar bicycle rack for 2 bicycles RHD 000 071 105C
Towbar bicycle rack for 2 bicycles LHD 000 071 105F
Towbar bicycle rack for 3 bicycles LHD 000 071 105P
Towbar bicycle rack for 3 bicycles RHD 000 071 105Q
Material: High-quality steel, plastic
Attention: This tow bar set is dedicated for the basic ŠKODA FABIA (PJ) model, with either left- or right-hand drive, with and without tow bar preparation.
Installation time:
250 TUs for vehicles set up for a tow bar
420 TUs for vehicles without a tow bar preparation
(+ 120 TUs for removing and installing the reducing agent tank, include draining and filling the tank)
+ TUs in accordance with the diagnostics log.
Limitations:
Not suitable for
- ŠKODA FABIA (NJ) Monte Carlo
- cars exported to Australia.
Cannot be retrofitted on cars manufactured from CW 05/2024.
Set contents: Holder for the tow bar, ball hitch with key for the control lever lock, fastening bolts, protective cap for the towball, cover cap for the mounting recess, fitting instructions.
Dimensions: 1050 mm x 580 mm x 225 mm.
Using: Maximum towing capacity – the weight limit for the braked/unbraked trailer is stated in the car’s documents.
Maximum vertical load – 75 kg.
The values always depend on the technical specifications of the car in question.
Guarantee: 24 months.
Due to the complex nature of the work required, as well as the subsequent activation of the tow bar, fitting must be carried out by an authorised ŠKODA AUTO service partner.
Weight: 14.5 kg