Towing the vehicle
289
USA only
Example illustration USA, bumper in Canada differs
slightly
X Press mark on cover: as indicated by the
arrow.
X Lift cover: off to reveal the threaded hole
for the towing eye bolt.
X Insert flat, blunt object as a lever into upper
left or right recess of cover:.
X Loosen cover: using the lever.
X Fold cover: down in direction of arrow to
reveal the threaded hole for the towing eye
bolt.
Canada only
Fixing towing eye bolt
X Press mark on cover: as indicated by the
arrow and pull on lower edge
simultaneously.
X Lift cover: off to reveal the threaded hole Example illustration front bumper
for the towing eye bolt.
X Take the towing eye bolt and, if so
equipped, the wheel wrench from the
Removing cover in rear bumper
vehicle tool kit (Y page 224).
X Screw towing eye bolt; clockwise into
threaded hole to its stop.
X Insert wheel wrench into towing eye and
tighten towing eye bolt; by turning it
clockwise.
G Warning!
In order to avoid possible serious burns or
injury, use extreme caution when removing
the rear cover, because the rear exhaust pipe
is extremely hot.
or
X If your vehicle is not equipped with a wheel
wrench, use a suitable object to turn the
towing eye bolt.
Z
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz SL63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz R230, Mercedes-Benz SL550, Mercedes-Benz SL600, Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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