Audi A7 2017 Owner's Manual page 259

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WARNING
If the towing loop is not tightened until it
stops when installing, the threads may be
pulled out when tow ing the veh icle and that
could cause an acc ident .
Rear towing loop
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Fig. 218 Rear bumper : cover
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Fig. 219 Rear bumper : installing the towing loop
The threaded opening is located in the bumper
on the right rear side.
.,. Remove the towing loop from the vehicle tool
kit¢ page 240 .
.,. Press the cap inward with brief, forceful pres-
sure ¢ fig . 218. The cap will loosen from the
bumper .
.,. Tighten the towing loop in the th readed open-
ing until it stops ¢ fig . 219 and then tighten it
with a wheel wrench .
.,. After using, place the towing loop back in the
vehicle tool kit.
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WARNING
If the towing loop is not tightened until it
stops when installing , the threads may be
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Emergency situations
pu lled out when towing the vehicle and that
could cause an accident.
Loading the vehicle onto a flat bed truck
Fig. 220 Vehicle on flat bed truck
Front hook up
.,. Align the vehicle with the centerline of the car
carrier ramp .
.,. Attach the winch hook to the front towline eye
previously installed .
Rear hook up
.,. Align the vehicle with the centerl ine of the car
carrier ramp .
.,. Attach the winch hook to the rear towline eye
previously installed.
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Tips
Check carefully to make sure the hook-up is
secure before mov ing the car up the flatbed
truck ramp .
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