Attaching and removing the towing eyelet

Use the towing eyelet when towing. Screw the towing eyelet securely into place in the threaded outlet behind the cover on the right-hand side of the front and rear bumpers.

Attaching the towing eyelet

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Take out the towing eyelet, which is stored in a foam block under the hood.

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Front: Remove the cover by pressing the cover.

The cover turns along its center line and can then be removed.
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Rear: Remove the cover by placing a coin, key or similar at the mark and prying out the cover.

Fold out the cover completely and remove.

Screw the towing eyelet in as far as possible.

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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. * Option/accessory.