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The removal of the rear crash pads and the big plastic support structure attached to the back of the bumper was a surprise when I installed the genuine Kia removable bar.

I was wondering whether the customer was offered this item to remove when the dealer installed it, or if it is also necessary to remove it from a permanent tow bar.


Considering how often non-tow bar cars need this part for repairs, I would expect it to be valuable.

Seems like this is the norm now. In three of my previous Vauxhall Insignias and two of my previous Sportages, the crash pad was removed. Since I had already taken the parts out of the vehicle, I just needed to put them back in the trunk when I traded it in.
In my assumption, the fixed tow bar will be identical to the loose one, since the manufacturer-designated fixing positions are a requirement of the type approval.
This vehicle came equipped with a tow bar, so I didn't need it.

I had my towbar installed at a nearby shop, and when I got the car, there was that strangely lightweight piece of junk in the trunk. While I sell my car, it will be kept in the yard shed.