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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Fitting the front towing eye

Fig. 246 shows removing the cover and Fig. 247 shows screwing in the towing eye on the right side of the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 front bumper. This page gives the exact steps to access the threaded hole and fit the eye securely before towing.

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

  • 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

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.

    Questions & answers

    Fitting the front towing eye — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    Where is the Golf Mk7 front towing eye socket?
    Behind a removable cover on the right-hand side of the front bumper. Press the lower edge of the cover to pop it out, then screw the towing eye in fully.
    How do I fit the Golf Mk7 front towing eye?
    Take the towing eye from the toolkit, press out the bumper cover, screw the eye clockwise into the threaded socket until it is fully tight, then attach the tow rope or bar.
    Must the Golf Mk7 towing eye be fully tightened?
    Yes. An incompletely tightened eye can bend or break under load, causing the tow rope to detach unexpectedly.
    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 an ...

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