Fig. 191
In the right front bumper: Screwing in the towing eye.
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Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
There is a threaded hole for the towing eye in the right front bumper
⇒
fig. 191
.
Always keep the towing eye in the vehicle and stow it securely.
Read and follow the notes about towing
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Tips on towing
.
Installing the front towing eye
x
Take the towing eye, the lug wrench, and the screwdriver out of the vehicle tool kit in the luggage
compartment
⇒
Vehicle tool kit
.
x
Push on the left side of the cover
⇒
fig. 190
(arrow) so that it pops out.
x
Remove the cover and let it hang from the bumper.
x
Screw the towing eye
clockwise
into the threaded hole as far as it will go (arrow)
⇒
fig. 191
⇒
. Use the lug wrench to turn and tighten the towing eye.
x
When towing is complete, unscrew the towing eye
counterclockwise
to remove it.
x
Position the left side of the cover in the opening in the bumper and carefully push the right side into
the opening.
x
Push on the right part of the cover until it has locked into place.
NOTICE
Always make sure the towing eye is screwed all the way into threaded hole so that it is secure.
If not, it could be pulled out while your vehicle is being towed.
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