Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class 2009 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 354)

Towing the vehicle
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Installing towing eye bolt
Depending on whether you are towing a
vehicle or you are being towed, the towing eye
bolt can be screwed into threaded holes
which are located behind covers on each
bumper.
Removing cover in front bumper
Example illustration CLK 350
1
Cover
X Press mark on cover 1 as indicated by the
arrow.
X Lift cover 1 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.
CLK 350
1
Cover
CLK 350:
X Press mark on cover 1 as indicated by the
arrow.
X Lift cover 1 off to reveal the threaded hole
for the towing eye bolt.
CLK 550 and CLK 63 AMG
1
Cover
2 Recess in the cover
CLK 550 and CLK 63 AMG:
X Pry cover 1 with a screwdriver or similar
tool in a recess indicated by arrow 2 .
X Loosen cover 1 using the lever to reveal
the threaded hole for the towing eye bolt.
Practical hints