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Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Fitting the front towing eye

Fig. 246 In the right-hand side of the front bumper: removing the cover

Fig. 247 Front bumper, right-hand side: screwing in the towing eye

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

The towing eye is screwed into a threaded hole behind a cover on the right of the front bumper .

The towing eye must always be kept in the vehicle.

Comply with the notes on towing .

Fitting the towing eye at front

NOTICE

The towing eye must always be screwed firmly into the mounting. Otherwise, the towing eye can be ripped out of the mounting when the vehicle is being tow-started or towed.
Notes on towing
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