Mercedes-Benz 2011 SL-Class - Manual (Page 291)

USA only
X Press mark on cover : as indicated by the
arrow.
X Lift cover : off to reveal the threaded hole
for the towing eye bolt.
Canada only
X Press mark on cover : as indicated by the
arrow and pull on lower edge
simultaneously.
X Lift cover : off to reveal the threaded hole
for the towing eye bolt.
Removing cover in rear bumper
G
Warning!
In order to avoid possible serious burns or
injury, use extreme caution when removing
the rear cover, because the rear exhaust pipe
is extremely hot.
Example illustration USA, bumper in Canada differs
slightly
X Insert flat, blunt object as a lever into upper
left or right recess of cover :.
X Loosen cover : using the lever.
X Fold cover : down in direction of arrow to
reveal the threaded hole for the towing eye
bolt.
Fixing towing eye bolt
Example illustration front bumper
X Take the towing eye bolt and, if so
equipped, the wheel wrench from the
vehicle tool kit (
Y page 224).
X Screw towing eye bolt ; clockwise into
threaded hole to its stop.
X Insert wheel wrench into towing eye and
tighten towing eye bolt ; by turning it
clockwise.
or
X If your vehicle is not equipped with a wheel
wrench, use a suitable object to turn the
towing eye bolt.
Towing the vehicle
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Practical hints
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