Tow Starting/Towing - Volkswagen Passat 1997 Official Factory Repair Manual

General Information
At reinforcing plate welded to floor panel.
Position support so rear edge aligns with center of sill
depression.
Rear:
At reinforcing plate welded to floor panel.
Position support so rear edge aligns with center of sill
depression.
Caution!
Do not lift vehicle on vertical sill reinforcement or
damage to vehicle could result.

Tow starting/towing

A towing eyelet must be screwed into front right bumper
beforehand in order to be able to tow vehicle. towing eyelet
is supplied with vehicle tool kit.
- Using a screwdriver, pry out cover toward front and
remove.
- Screw in towing eyelet to stop and tighten using lug
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