Mercedes-Benz 2010 R-Class, Operator'S Manual

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Removing cover in front bumper
X Press mark on cover
:
as indicated by the
arrow.
X
Lift cover
:
off to reveal the threaded hole
for the towing eye bolt.
Removing cover in rear bumper
G
Warning!
In order to avoid possible serious burns or
injury, use extreme caution when removing
the rear cover, because the rear exhaust pipe
is extremely hot.
X
Pry cover
:
with a flat, blunt object as a
lever.
X
Lift cover
:
off to reveal the threaded hole
for the towing eye bolt.
Fixing towing eye bolt
Example illustration front bumper
X
Take the towing eye bolt and, if so
equipped, the wheel wrench from the
vehicle tool kit.
X
Screw towing eye bolt
;
clockwise into
threaded hole to its stop.
X Insert wheel wrench into towing eye and
tighten towing eye bolt
;
by turning it
clockwise.
or
X
If your vehicle is not equipped with a wheel
wrench, use a suitable object to turn the
towing eye bolt.
Removing towing eye bolt
X
Loosen towing eye bolt
;
by turning it
counterclockwise.
X
Unscrew towing eye bolt
;
.
X
Reinstalling cover in front bumper:
Engage cover
:
(
Y
page 338) on the left
and press on the right.
X
Reinstalling cover in rear bumper:
Engage cover
:
(
Y
page 339) at top and
press at bottom.
X
Store the towing eye bolt
;
and wheel
wrench back into the vehicle tool kit.
Towing the vehicle
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Practical hints
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