Mercedes-Benz 2009 E-Class Operator's Manual page 375

X
Press mark on cover as indicated by the
1
arrow.
X
Lift cover off to reveal the threaded hole
1
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.
Cover
1
X
Press on cover as indicated by the
1
arrow.
X
Fold cover down to reveal the threaded
1
hole for the towing eye bolt.
Fixing towing eye bolt
Example illustration front bumper
Towing eye bolt
1
X
Take the towing eye bolt and the wheel
wrench from the vehicle tool kit.
X
Screw towing eye bolt clockwise into
1
threaded hole to its stop.
X
Insert wheel wrench into towing eye and
tighten towing eye bolt by turning it
1
clockwise.
Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Removing towing eye bolt
X
Loosen towing eye bolt
1
counterclockwise with wheel wrench.
X
Unscrew towing eye bolt 1.
X
Reinstalling cover: Fit cover
( Y page 372) and snap it into place.
X
Store the towing eye bolt and wheel wrench
back into the vehicle tool kit.
Towing with all wheels on the ground
G Warning!
If circumstances require towing the vehicle
with all wheels on the ground, always tow
with a tow bar if:
the engine will not run
R
there is a malfunction in the brake
R
system
there is a malfunction in the power
R
supply or in the vehicle's electrical
system
This is necessary to adequately control the
towed vehicle.
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