Get Self-help -> Fitting the rear towing eye Guide for Volkswagen Transporter Van Seventh Generation (2021-2025)

Fitting the rear towing eye

Depending on the country and vehicle equipment, the mounting for the towing eye is located behind the cover in the

bumper.

1. Before towing, check whether a mounting with screw thread is available for the towing eye.

2. If this is not the case, seek technical assistance for towing and have the vehicle transported on a recovery

vehicle if necessary.

In vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracketthere isno mount for a screw-in towing eye behind the cover. For

towing, attach the ball coupling or use a fixed ball coupling (→ Trailer towing) →

In vehicles without a factory-fitted towing bracketthere is a mount for the screw-in towing eye behind a cover on

the right-hand side of the rear bumper → Fig. 1.

The towing eye must always be kept in the vehicle.

Observe the notes on driving while towing (→ Tow-starting and towing).

Fitting the rear towing eye

Fig. 1 In the rear right bumper: Remove the cover.

Fig. 2 In the rear right bumper: screwing in the towing eye.

1. Take the towing eye out of the vehicle toolkit (→ Vehicle toolkit).

2. To release the catch on the cover, press the marked area of the cover in the direction of the arrow→ Fig. 1.

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3. Remove the cover and leave it hanging from the vehicle.

4. Turn the towing eye into the mountas shown by the arrowand tighten as far as possible→ Fig. 2 , → . Use a

suitable object to screw the towing eye fully and securely into the mounting.

5. Once you have finished towing, remove the towing eye by unscrewing itin the opposite direction to the arrow.

6. Insert the cap in the respective recess and press in until it engages.

7. Clean the towing eye if necessary and place back in the toolbox in the luggage compartment.

NOTICE

The towing eye must always be screwed fully and securely into the mounting. The towing eye could otherwise be

ripped out of the mounting when the vehicle is being towed.

NOTICE

Vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket must useonly tow-bars that are specially designed for fitting to a ball

coupling. If you use an unsuitable tow-bar the ball coupling and the vehicle could be damaged.

● Use a tow-rope instead for towing.

Fitting the towing eye at front