Towing And Tie-Down Hooks - Subaru Tribeca 2012 Quick Reference Manual

& Towing and tie-down hooks
The towing hooks should be used only in
an emergency (e.g., to free a stuck vehicle
from mud, sand or snow).
CAUTION
. Use only the specified towing
hooks and tie-down hooks. Never
use suspension parts or other
parts of the body for towing or
tie-down purposes.
. Never use the tie-down hook
closest to the muffler under the
vehicle for towing purposes.
. To prevent deformation to the
bumper and the towing hook, do
not apply excessive lateral load
to the towing hooks.
Front towing hook:
1. Take out the towing hook, screwdriver
and wheel nut wrench from the tool bag.
2. Wrap a flat-head screwdriver in vinyl
tape or cloth, insert it into the gap between
the cover and the front bumper, and use it
to pry the cover open.
NOTE
. The cover is attached to the front
bumper with five lugs.
. Do not remove the cover while
holding the slit.
In case of emergency
3. Screw the towing hook into the thread
hole until the threads can no longer be
seen.
4. Tighten the towing hook securely
using a jack handle.
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