Tow bar

[Shadow 20]

So I bought myself a full tow bar kit from a member on here for my mk5.

 

Had a little look today. Do i need to remove the tank to get it where the bumper bolts go. It's a 3 piece one. 

 

Any help would be appreciated. 

Thanks 

[nogE 92]

I'd say no...same as mk3/4....bolt through spare wheel well...not many options when fitting towbar 

[phorbiuz 38]

I wouldn't think so too.  I've fitted 3 and never had to worry about the tank.  Just be aware that the estate and saloon ones are different.  I was also told once that the mk3 is slightly different again from a 4 or 5 due to where the number plate is, but I'm not sure how true that is.