Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2010 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 341)

Removing cover in front bumper
X Press mark on cover : as indicated by the
arrow.
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.
X Pry cover : with a flat, blunt object as a
lever.
X Lift cover : off 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.
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.
Removing towing eye bolt
X Loosen towing eye bolt ; by turning it
counterclockwise.
X Unscrew towing eye bolt ;.
X Reinstalling cover in front bumper:
Engage cover : ( Y page 338) on the left
and press on the right.
X Reinstalling cover in rear bumper:
Engage cover : ( Y page 339) at top and
press at bottom.
X Store the towing eye bolt ; and wheel
wrench back into the vehicle tool kit.
Towing the vehicle
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Practical hints
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