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

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

• 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.

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