Installing The Rear Towing Eye - Volkswagen Beetle 2014 Owner's Manual

Installing the rear towing eye

Fig. 185 In the right rear bumper: Removing the cover.
Fig. 186 In the right rear bumper: Installing the towing eye.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
There is a threaded hole for the towing eye in the right rear bumper ⇒
Always keep the towing eye in the vehicle and stow it securely.
Follow the towing instructions, Tips on towing.
Installing the rear towing eye
Take the towing eye, the lug wrench, and the screwdriver out of the vehicle tool kit in the luggage
compartment , Vehicle tool kit.
Push on the cover at the right side marking ⇒
Remove the cover and let it hang from the bumper.
Screw the towing eye counterclockwise into the threaded hole as far as it will go (arrow)
⇒ ⇒
f ig. 186 . Use the lug wrench to turn and tighten the towing eye completely and securely.
When towing is complete, unscrew the towing eye clockwise to remove it.
Position the right lip of the cover in the opening in the bumper and carefully push the left side lip
over the edge of the opening until the cover has locked in place.
f ig. 186.
f ig. 185 (arrow) so that it pops out.