Advertise on DISCO3.CO.UK
Forum · Gallery · Wiki · Shop · Sponsors
DISCO3.CO.UK > Maintenance & Mods (D4)

How do I install my towbar storage module?
Post Reply  Down to end
Page 1 of 1
KiwiD4
 


Member Since: 17 Aug 2017
Location: Christchurch
Posts: 310

New Zealand 2011 Discovery 4 5.0 V8 HSE Auto BournvilleDiscovery 4
How do I install my towbar storage module?

Hi all,

My D4 came without the storage unit for the towbar when it is off. I have sourced one from the wreckers, but it's not immediately obvious how to install it.

When I look at where it goes, there are no visible spots to bolt the tabs on the unit to:

Click image to enlarge


I can push down the carpet inside the cubby, but it doesn't really help:

Click image to enlarge


I assume I need to trim the carpet in the cubby itself? And the tabs must come out under the plastic side panel trim, into the load space - is there a captive nut hidden under the carpet?

I did have a quick look at removing the side carpet (the one with the load securing ring) to have a look but it wasn't obvious how to do so......

I wanted to get the proper storage rather than leave the towbar loose, as I figured it would likely damage the pipes and wiring for the rear aircon.

Can anyone help?
 King of the typo.

MY11 D4 5.0 V8, Bournville, lots of goodies!

Now departed: '85 RR Vogue, '94 D1, '95 D1, '70 SIIA, '97 D1, '04 D2a. All V8, except for the SIIA - but that drank as much petrol anyway! 
 
Post #184952621st Aug 2017 8:04 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
DSL
Keeper of the wheelie bin 


Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72740

Ukraine 

Not sure of it will fit with rear AC. From when mine came out it was from where your AC pipes are. Confused

Though I may be wrong, it has been known. Whistle
   
Post #184952921st Aug 2017 8:07 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
KiwiD4
 


Member Since: 17 Aug 2017
Location: Christchurch
Posts: 310

New Zealand 2011 Discovery 4 5.0 V8 HSE Auto BournvilleDiscovery 4

You're right, not a lot of room!

But I have definitely seen photos of them installed with the aircon, so I'm hoping there is a sensible way....
 King of the typo.

MY11 D4 5.0 V8, Bournville, lots of goodies!

Now departed: '85 RR Vogue, '94 D1, '95 D1, '70 SIIA, '97 D1, '04 D2a. All V8, except for the SIIA - but that drank as much petrol anyway! 
 
Post #184953421st Aug 2017 8:14 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Russell
 


Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564

United Kingdom 

Yes they do fit with the AC unit.
Best bet especially with the AC unit is to remove the 1/4 panel plastic trim. You will also need to remove the two luggage securing loops on the floor on that side and pull that piece of carpet/trim up. this will expose two bolt holes that from memory will be just in the boot side of the trim for the bracket to bolt to. Bolt in place replace the carpet/trim and then re-fit the 1/4 pane;l trim. Job done. Thumbs Up
 MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club 
 
Post #184953721st Aug 2017 8:24 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Send e-mail Reply with quote
KiwiD4
 


Member Since: 17 Aug 2017
Location: Christchurch
Posts: 310

New Zealand 2011 Discovery 4 5.0 V8 HSE Auto BournvilleDiscovery 4

Brilliant, thanks Russell. That's what I was hoping to hear.

Is the 1/4 panel straightforward to remove? Any hidden clips etc?
 King of the typo.

MY11 D4 5.0 V8, Bournville, lots of goodies!

Now departed: '85 RR Vogue, '94 D1, '95 D1, '70 SIIA, '97 D1, '04 D2a. All V8, except for the SIIA - but that drank as much petrol anyway! 
 
Post #184954221st Aug 2017 8:28 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Famousfive
 


Member Since: 12 Aug 2014
Location: Southampton
Posts: 1806

Ukraine 2013 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 GS Auto Loire BlueDiscovery 4

There is an official guide on this site somewhere that I've just spent 5 mins looking for and not found Big Cry
From memory - unclip N/S rubber trim and undo screws in the plastic on that side and on the floor . Panel should then lift up to add storage unit under and then reverse process

http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic45974-15.html
 Stolen - D4 Loire Blue
D4 Bali Blue 
 
Post #184954621st Aug 2017 8:35 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Russell
 


Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564

United Kingdom 

The none AC models cn be fitted without re-moving trim but are still fiddly, cannot be done without removing panel for AC models at least without risk of damage to AC.
Think Wiggs did a guide on how to remove trim panel.
 MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club 
 
Post #184955321st Aug 2017 8:45 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Send e-mail Reply with quote
Russell
 


Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564

United Kingdom 

Try this

http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic47715.h...im+removal

and this

http://media.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/u...oval~0.pdf
 MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club 
 
Post #184955421st Aug 2017 8:48 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Send e-mail Reply with quote
KiwiD4
 


Member Since: 17 Aug 2017
Location: Christchurch
Posts: 310

New Zealand 2011 Discovery 4 5.0 V8 HSE Auto BournvilleDiscovery 4

Thanks everyone, because of your awesomeness, it is now installed,

Now to work out how the heck the towbar fits in there..... Laughing
 King of the typo.

MY11 D4 5.0 V8, Bournville, lots of goodies!

Now departed: '85 RR Vogue, '94 D1, '95 D1, '70 SIIA, '97 D1, '04 D2a. All V8, except for the SIIA - but that drank as much petrol anyway! 
 
Post #184956521st Aug 2017 9:21 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
mark the spark
 


Member Since: 22 Jun 2011
Location: southampton
Posts: 2475

2014 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 XXV LE Auto Causeway GreyDiscovery 4

excellent id been scratching my head how i was going to do this Thumbs Up
 MY05 SE D3 Manual my first LR what a car
MY10 HSE D4 auto
MY14 XXV more buttons than the spaceshuttle 
 
Post #184957921st Aug 2017 9:53 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Russell
 


Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564

United Kingdom 

From memory the tow bar only goes one way, the ball points to the front and the wedge shape bit goes towards the back word of caution watch the wedge shape does not rub on the light/tow bar electrics cabling
 MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club 
 
Post #184958421st Aug 2017 10:04 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Send e-mail Reply with quote
KiwiD4
 


Member Since: 17 Aug 2017
Location: Christchurch
Posts: 310

New Zealand 2011 Discovery 4 5.0 V8 HSE Auto BournvilleDiscovery 4

Thanks again Russell.

I was being slightly younger in cheek, as I do have it in there. But you are absolutely right about the electrics, mine don't seem to be as well wrapped in binding as others I have seen, so I will need to come up with a way to keep things a little tidier in there before a fault occurs!
 King of the typo.

MY11 D4 5.0 V8, Bournville, lots of goodies!

Now departed: '85 RR Vogue, '94 D1, '95 D1, '70 SIIA, '97 D1, '04 D2a. All V8, except for the SIIA - but that drank as much petrol anyway! 
 
Post #184959421st Aug 2017 10:54 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Famousfive
 


Member Since: 12 Aug 2014
Location: Southampton
Posts: 1806

Ukraine 2013 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 GS Auto Loire BlueDiscovery 4

thanks Russell - Rear Quarter Trim instructions added to the WIKI Thumbs Up

http://disco4.com/wiki/Maintenance
 Stolen - D4 Loire Blue
D4 Bali Blue 
 
Post #184971721st Aug 2017 5:17 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Post Reply
Display posts from the last:  
Post Reply Back to top
Page 1 of 1
Jump to:  
Previous Topic | Next Topic >


Posting Rules
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum



DISCO3.CO.UK Copyright © 2004-2024 Futuranet Ltd & Martin Lewis
DISCO3.CO.UK RSS Feed - All Forums

DISCO3.CO.UK is independent and not affiliated to Land Rover.
Switch to Mobile Site