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 warningsThe 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
- Remove the towing eye from the vehicle toolkit in the luggage compartment .
- Press at the side of the cover (arrow) to release the cover.
- Remove the cover and leave it hanging from the vehicle.
- Turn the towing eye clockwise into the threaded hole and tighten as far as it will go . Use a suitable object to screw the towing eye fully and securely into the mounting.
- After you have finished towing, remove the towing eye by unscrewing it anticlockwise.
- Insert the side tab of the cover into the opening in the bumper.
- Push down on the opposite side of the cover until the catch clicks into place in the bumper.
NOTICE
Notes on towing
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsTow rope or tow bar
It is easier and safer to tow a vehicle with a tow bar. Only use a tow rope if
you do not have a tow bar ...
Fitting the rear towing eye
Fig. 248 Rear bumper on the right-hand
side: removing the cover
Fig. 249 Rear bumper on the right-hand
side: screwing in the towing eye
First read and observe the introductory information
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