Fig. 182 In the right front bumper: Screwing in the towing eye.
ꢀ 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. 182.
Always keep the towing eye in the vehicle and stow it securely.
Read and follow the notes about towing, Tips on towing.
Installing the front towing eye
ꢀ Take the towing eye, the lug wrench, and the screwdriver out of the vehicle tool kit in the luggage
compartment, Vehicle tool kit.
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Push on the upper part of the cover ⇒ꢀfig. 181 (arrow) so that it pops out.
Remove the cover and let it hang from the bumper.
Screw the towing eye counterclockwise into the threaded hole as far as it will go (arrow)
⇒ꢀfig. 182 ⇒ꢀ . Use the lug wrench to turn and tighten the towing eye.
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When towing is complete, unscrew the towing eye clockwise to remove it.
ꢀ Position the upper lip of the cover in the opening in the bumper and carefully push the lower lip
over the edge of the opening; if necessary press on the lower lip from below.
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Push on the lower part of the cover until the lower lip 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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