Installing a towbar on Renault Logan. Installing a towbar on a Renault Logan with your own hands. Technique for mounting the towbar to the body

The towing hitch, which is used for towing light trailers by a car, is called a hitch. This device is a model one, therefore, before purchasing a towbar for Renault Logan, you should know exactly which model you need.

Important: only 10% of produced cars from French manufacturers are equipped with a hitch.

Most Renault Logan owners are forced to install this part on their own.

Hitch selection

There are many different models for sale in the automotive market. All of them are divided into several groups:

1. Type A... It is necessary for the transportation of goods, the maximum weight of which is 1500 kg.
2. Type B. The carrying capacity is the same as that of the previous specimen, but the design includes a semi-automatic on a nut.
3. Type C. This is a semi-automatic on an eccentric with a maximum load capacity of 1800 kg.
4. Type ofGandF. Carrying capacity - 2000 kg, differ in the number of fixing holes to the body and the iron-forged structure.

Option A is suitable for Renault Logan.As for the part numbers, they are as follows:

• 8201555829 - cross member;
• 8201555830 - mounting kit.

Preparatory stage

Before you independently mount the towbar on the Renault Logan, you should deal with the component parts of the device:

• metal constructions;
• fasteners;
• socket and wiring harness;
• instruction.

Self-installation process

To start mounting, you need to free the trunk of unnecessary things, and raise the rear of the Renault Logan car. Further, the process is as follows:

1. Remove the muffler hangers... You should start from the middle of the car, and then at the element itself.
2. Remove the rubber plugs. They are located in the side members in the trunk. They can be pry off slightly with a flat screwdriver.
3. Search for holes in the side member. To do this, use a Phillips screwdriver to squeeze them onto the inside of the trunk.
4. Collecting the towbar. The procedure should be carried out strictly according to the instructions. It is not recommended to tighten the bolts tightly because the side plates must be installed first and then the beam.
5. Installing the towing hook. This element is mounted after the bolts have been tightened.

Installation of electrical equipment

Installation of wiring is required in order to connect the trailer. The socket must be installed in its original place and fixed on the hook with bolts. To connect the chain, you need to run it from the towbar to one of the sides of the taillights.

The towing hitch, which is used for towing light trailers by a car, is called a hitch. This device is a model one, therefore, before purchasing a towbar for Renault Logan, you should know exactly which model you need.

Important: only 10% of produced cars from French manufacturers are equipped with a hitch.

Most Renault Logan owners are forced to install this part on their own.

Hitch selection

There are many different models for sale in the automotive market. All of them are divided into several groups:

1. Type A... It is necessary for the transportation of goods, the maximum weight of which is 1500 kg.
2. Type B. The carrying capacity is the same as that of the previous specimen, but the design includes a semi-automatic on a nut.
3. Type C. This is a semi-automatic on an eccentric with a maximum load capacity of 1800 kg.
4. Type ofGandF. Carrying capacity - 2000 kg, differ in the number of fixing holes to the body and the iron-forged structure.

Option A is suitable for Renault Logan.As for the part numbers, they are as follows:

• 8201555829 - cross member;
• 8201555830 - mounting kit.

Preparatory stage

Before you independently mount the towbar on the Renault Logan, you should deal with the component parts of the device:

• metal constructions;
• fasteners;
• socket and wiring harness;
• instruction.

Self-installation process

To start mounting, you need to free the trunk of unnecessary things, and raise the rear of the Renault Logan car. Further, the process is as follows:

1. Remove the muffler hangers... You should start from the middle of the car, and then at the element itself.
2. Remove the rubber plugs. They are located in the side members in the trunk. They can be pry off slightly with a flat screwdriver.
3. Search for holes in the side member. To do this, use a Phillips screwdriver to squeeze them onto the inside of the trunk.
4. Collecting the towbar. The procedure should be carried out strictly according to the instructions. It is not recommended to tighten the bolts tightly because the side plates must be installed first and then the beam.
5. Installing the towing hook. This element is mounted after the bolts have been tightened.

Installation of electrical equipment

Installation of wiring is required in order to connect the trailer. The socket must be installed in its original place and fixed on the hook with bolts. To connect the chain, you need to run it from the towbar to one of the sides of the taillights.

When it becomes necessary to tow a trailer, the towbar becomes an indispensable attribute of the car, including the Renault Logan model. You can make this part yourself. Installing the towbar will also not cause any particular difficulties and will not require a significant investment of time. But for this you need to know how to install the part. There is even a video on this topic.

In most cases, performing this process on your own is much faster than searching for and purchasing a part in a retail network, followed by contacting a service for installation on a car. If there are no skills in using a grinder and a welding machine, then contacting specialists will be the only and rational measure.

Manufacturing process

You can also use video instructions. As noted, the manufacture and installation of a towbar for Renault Logan cars does not cause any particular difficulties. For this purpose, we arm ourselves:

• grinder (grinder);
• welding unit;
• the accompanying drawings (experience in reading them is required).

Figure 1 shows a general plan of an already manufactured product under consideration.

Drawing in fig. 2. In the role of the basic element, the load-bearing beam is positioned, by means of which the force applied to the hook is transformed into the body panels.

Rice. 3. Shown is a side bracket that secures the main beam to the body.

Fig. 4. The next important detail is the hook. It is needed to hook the trailer. This element can be made from a suitable piece of pipe, which is bent to the required radius using a pipe bending device. Finally, we weld a ball tip to the end of the bent pipe.

In the drawing (Fig. 5) we see the flange construct.

Figure 6. the nuances of the cheek are shown. It helps to securely fix the hook to the surface of the beam.

On the indicated drawings, you can see the absence of scarce items. All elements are made with our own hands from available materials. If you doubt your own abilities, purchase a finished product. This will provide additional confidence in the reliability when transporting heavy trailers.

On sale, the towbar is equipped with a full list of iron parts, a set of fasteners and an electrical part.

How do I mount the device?

How to install correctly, step by step? For self-assembly of the element on Renault Logan, we install the car on the overpass. A pit is also perfect, and in its absence we hang out the rear axle using jacking devices. In the latter version, we resort to the obligatory use of anti-rollback stops.

Tool

For work we use:

• slotted screwdriver;
• keys with standard sizes: "8"; "17" and "19".

Before starting installation manipulations, it will be advisable to free the luggage compartment from obscene things, which will significantly increase the convenience of the "operation".

1. Remove the muffler pipe from the rubber suspensions. For these purposes, we press on the muffler body in the downward direction, then in the stretched suspension we find the hole that appears. We put a screwdriver, previously lubricated in solid oil, into it, and remove the muffler, later laying it on the rear axle beam of Renault Logan.

Important! After dismantling the muffler, we carefully clean its mounting bracket and suspension from traces of solid oil, since these elements must be dry during reassembly!

1. Next, we go inside the trunk of Renault Logan. On the inner surface of the "cheeks" we find plastic plugs that seal the technological holes on the surface of the side members. Using a screwdriver, we can easily dismantle these elements.
2. We repeat a similar operation under the Renault Logan car. On the bottom, the holes are carefully masked by means of factory self-adhesive tape. After breaking it with a screwdriver, it will be useful to anticorrosive treatment of the contours of the holes by means of a special tool (for example, mastic).
3. Now we hang the previously indicated power plates on the bolts, on which we attach the power beam.
4. We carry out a full tightening of all bolts only after 100% assembly, this is exactly what the towbar should be installed. If the structure is not self-made, but purchased, then its installation is carried out in accordance with the algorithm indicated in the attached instructions.
5. The wiring diagram is not complicated, so its installation is straightforward. For error-free wiring, it will be enough to resort to disassembling the left stern headlight in order to study the features of the commutation. From the specified headlight, you can remove the cables for connecting lamps: dimensions, brakes and left turn.
6. We implement the connection of the right turn indicator by connecting with the right headlight of the car.

Now you know how to install the towbar. If a towbar, manufactured in an industrial enterprise, is mounted on a Renault Logan car, then it is recommended not to attach an outlet to it for switching trailed electrical equipment. After all, the need for it arises only during towing. In all other cases, it is at risk of mechanical damage. A more optimal and safe measure would be to connect the socket to the on-board network by means of an extended piece of cable located in the luggage compartment. It is recommended to fix it in its original place if necessary. You should not be afraid of the deformation of the wire by the luggage cover, because even when closed, there is enough space under it for pulling the cable.

Renault Logan is a French budget car of “B” class. The main production is at a plant in Romania, but since 2005 the model has been produced in Russia (on the basis of the Aftoframos and AvtoVAZ enterprises). It was conceived as a compact family car for developing countries: clearance is provided, the bottom design is thought out. In 2004, the company introduced a sedan model. In 2007 and 2014, the model underwent modifications. The interior space has become more ergonomic, the build quality, anti-corrosion coating and interior trim have increased. In different countries, the five-seater car is sold under different brands: Renault, Nissan or Dacia.

Choosing a tow hitch for Renault Logan

A wide range of towbars for Renault Logan and its generations is presented on the auto market. The tow hitch is distinguished by the maximum tractive force, the type of frame and the method of fastening the ball assembly. The Renault Logan uses a class “A” ball hook. This design is especially reliable and unpretentious in operation. The maximum load level is 1500 kg.

The automotive market is filled with offers from domestic and European manufacturers:

1. Galia (Slovakia).

2. Enganches Aragon (Spain).

3. "Bosal-Avtoflex" (Russia).

4. Thule (Sweden).

5. Auto-Hak and Imiola (Poland).

Towbars of the named reputable manufacturers practically do not differ in the level of load. The main differences are the set of electrics included and the need to remove / cut the bumper. Everything is not so simple here. The same manufacturer equips the towbar of one generation with a socket outlet, but does not do the same with the second generation. So, the "Bosal-Avtoflex" hitch requires the additional purchase of a socket and cables for Renault Logan 2014-2015, but for Renault Logan 2004-2013, this equipment is included in the general set.

Dismantling and cutting out the bumper is necessary when installing the Spanish Enganches Aragon and Russian Leader-Plus towbars.

We recommend the Slovak Galia towbars to our customers. Among other towing hitch, these data differ in that they are additionally galvanized - this increases the service life of the equipment. Also, they do not provide for dismantling and cutting out the bumper, and their cost is low.

Prices for towbars for Renault Logan 2 2014–2015

Prices for towbars for Renault Logan 2004-2013

Where to buy a towbar on a Renault Logan?

We have the named brands of towbars. We also mount the trailer hitch in our own installation centers without violating the factory warranties. Thanks to direct cooperation with manufacturers, the cost of the sold towbars is lower than the market value. We will deliver to any region of Russia and across the territory of Moscow (300 rubles).

Do-it-yourself towbar installation on Renault Logan

1. Place the machine on the inspection pit.

2. Empty the trunk.

3. Remove the mufflers from the rubber mount.

4. On the inside of the trunk, remove the caps on the side members.

5. Clear the holes under the machine.

6. Hook the side plates onto the bolts.

7. Fasten the beam.

8. Do not overtighten the nuts.

9. Connect the electrical wiring according to the instructions for the towbar.

Renault Logan 2 wiring diagram

Video for installing a towbar on Renault Logan

The towbar on the Renault Logan can perform several tasks. Many motorists attach to the car additional towing devices, other movable structures for the transport of goods.

Preparatory procedures

We are considering for the subsequent installation of a towbar with our own hands on a Renault Logan car. To begin with, a car enthusiast needs to decide on the choice of a towing device. If you have welding skills, the part can be made with your own hands, having a welding machine and steel available. There are many videos and photos on this topic on the Internet. These videos for Renault Logan describe in detail the welding process of a towbar from several components. The positive aspects of making a towbar with your own hands include:

• saving money, since this procedure will require a welding machine, steel fasteners and a pipe bender, then the cash costs will be minimal;
• workmanship and durability of materials are on the conscience of the owner of Renault Logan. With the proper level of skill and the availability of good steel, this is undoubtedly a plus, but otherwise, it can turn into sad consequences in the form of a traffic accident.

Cons of self-installation

The negative aspects of making a towbar with your own hands include the following:

• installing homemade mounts with low quality workmanship may require additional time spent;
• the total time of manufacture and subsequent installation may increase in proportion to the degree of poor quality of manufacture, and in general, even with good quality welding, it will take a lot of time;
• the owner will have to think over the wiring diagram together with the drawings on his own, which in the absence of proper experience is fraught with difficulties (contact closure, in the presence of poor wiring, short circuit in the manufacture of an incorrect circuit, other negative consequences).

What is required for work

In the absence of a welding machine or desire, the part can be purchased. How much does a new towbar cost? Its price varies depending on the area, but does not go beyond 4 to 15 thousand rubles. The cost depends on the type of new towbar.

Removable devices for transporting goods weighing up to 1 ton will cost in the region of 5-8 thousand rubles. Electrical products, differing in manufacturability and increased load weight, will accordingly cost more (in the range from 10 to 15 thousand rubles).

The most popular manufacturer of parts for this model is the Trailer company. Trailer products are deservedly in demand due to their good price-quality ratio.

Fortunately, specialized stores offer a wide selection of models for the Renault Logan car. Using the factory part number (for example: 9010), the owner of Renault Logan will be able to choose a part that is suitable for its characteristics for a given car (before buying, you still need to check the dimensions and places of attachment of the part to the body, which is why it is necessary to take measurements of the original fasteners before going to the store ). The advantages of a purchased part are obvious:

• the connection diagram was developed by the manufacturer, taking into account the features of the Renault Logan car for any type of towing device;
• at the manufacturer's plant, the part undergoes repeated tests for strength and reliability, about which there is a certificate of conformity in specialized services;
• the owner does not need to develop wiring drawings for the towbar installation with his own hands.

Hand-made installation of a towbar for a Renault Logan car

To install, you need a set of tools, including:

• crossbeam, side plates (two pieces);
• electrical outlet and wires to it;
• a drawing with a detailed description of the connection process;
• fasteners (bolts);
• the presence of a viewing hole.

Connection process

It takes place in several stages:

• first you need to drive the car into the inspection pit;
• further, additional supports must be placed under the front wheels (this is necessary to give the car the necessary stability);
• then proceed to the installation of the cross beam, as the basis of the entire structure: the beam is attached to the body by means of special holes, using bolts;
• then it is necessary to install fastening plates and washers with nuts on the beam for subsequent fastening;
• then the clutch ball is adjusted, its position should correspond to the longitudinal axis of the car;
• then the towing hook is subject to installation on the pre-installed brackets;
• after the completion of the mechanical part of the installation of the structure, it is necessary, guided by the diagram, to connect the element to the car;
• to do this, you must disconnect the car battery;
• through a special hole in the trunk, it is necessary to pass the electrical wires and connect the towbar to the standard on-board network.

Drawing conclusions

As a result, the process of installing a towbar on a given car does not present any particular difficulties for any installation option (both a home-made and a purchased device). The main thing is to follow the sequence of actions in the process and precautions.