Attaching and removing the towing eyelet

Use the towing eyelet to tow another vehicle. Screw the towing eyelet securely into place in the threaded outlet behind the cover on the right-hand side of the rear bumper.

 Note

If the vehicle is equipped with a towbar, there is no rear attachment for the towing eye.

Attaching the towing eyelet

P5-1617-S90-towing eye storage step 1
P5-Icon gray box 1

Take out the towing eyelet, which is stored in a foam block under the floor in the cargo compartment1.

P5-21w22-S/V90+XC60-towing eye fitting rear step 3
P5-Icon gray box 2

Remove the cover by pressing on the mark with a finger while folding out the opposite side/corner.

The cover turns along its center line and can then be removed.

Screw the towing eyelet in as far as possible.

Fasten the eyelet securing by, for example, inserting a lug wrench* through it and using this as a lever.

 Important

It is important that the towing eye is screwed in securely as far as possible.

Removing the towing eyelet

Unscrew the towing eyelet after use and return it to the foam block.

Replace the cover on the bumper.

  1. 1 The design and location of the foam block may vary depending on vehicle model.
  2. * Option/accessory.