x Screw the towing eye counterclockwise 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 clockwise to remove it.
x 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.
x 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.
Installing the rear towing eye
Fig. 192 In the right rear bumper: Removing the cover.
Fig. 193 In the rear right bumper: Screwing in the towing lug.
Installing the rear 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 Carefully slide the cover down and off in the direction of the arrow ⇒ fig. 192. Slightly more force may be required.
x Stow the cover in the luggage compartment if necessary.
x Screw the towing eye counterclockwise into the threaded hole as far as it will go (arrow)
⇒ fig. 193 ⇒ . Use the lug wrench to turn and tighten the towing eye.
x When towing is complete, unscrew the towing eye clockwise to remove it.
x Slide the cover into the bumper in the direction opposite to the arrow until locks into place
⇒ fig. 192.
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.
Driving tips while towing
