Toyota RAV4: Installing towing eyelet - If your vehicle needs to be towed - Essential information - When trouble arises - Toyota RAV4 Owner's ManualToyota RAV4: Installing towing eyelet

Remove the eyelet cover using a

Remove the eyelet cover using a flathead screwdriver. To protect the bodywork, place a rag between the screwdriver and the vehicle body, as shown in the illustration.

Insert the towing eyelet into the

Insert the towing eyelet into the hole and tighten partially by hand.

Tighten down the towing eyelet

Tighten down the towing eyelet securely using a wheel nut wrench.

    Emergency towing
    If a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency towing eyelet. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced r ...

    Towing with a sling-type truck
    Do not tow with a sling-type truck to prevent body damage. ...

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