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.

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    Towing with a sling-type truck
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