Audi AS Coupe 2017 Owner's Manual page 241

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.. Screw the towing loop tightly into the threaded
hole as far as it will go ~ fig. 188 and tighten it
with the wheel wrench.
When it is no longer needed, unscrew the towing
loop and put it back into the vehicle toolkit. Be
sure to have the towing loop stored in the vehicle
at all times.
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WARNING
If the towing loop is not screwed in as far as it
will go, the thread can pull out when the vehi-
cle is towed - potential risk of an accident .
Rear towing loop
Do not install the rear towing loop until it is
needed.
Fig. 189 Rear bumper: cover
Fig. 190 Rear bumper: Screwing in tow ing loop
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On the right side of the rear bumper there is a
threaded hole for the towing loop. The threaded
hole is protected by a cover.
.. Remove the towing loop from the vehicle tool-
kit ¢ page 22 7 .
.,. Press the cover in by applying short strong
pressure to the bottom part to re lease it from
the bumper ¢
fig. 189.
Emergency situations
.. Screw the towing loop tightly into the threaded
hole as far as it will go ¢ fig. 190 and tighten it
with the wheel wrench.
Unscrew the towing loop again after use and in-
stall the cover in the bumper. Install the cover in
the bumper. Return the towing loop to the too l-
kit. Be sure to have the towing loop stored in the
vehicle at all times.
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WARNING
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If the towing loop is not screwed in as far as it
will go, the thread can pull out when the vehi-
cle is towed - potential risk of an accident.
Loading the vehicle onto a flat bed truck
Fig. 191 Vehicle on flat bed t ruck
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 centerline 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 moving the car up the flatbed
truck ramp.
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