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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Fitting the rear towing eye

Fig. 248 shows removing the cover and Fig. 249 shows screwing in the towing eye on the right side of the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 rear bumper — the mirror procedure to the front eye. This page gives the exact fitting steps for when the car needs to be towed from behind.

Fig. 248 Rear bumper on the right-hand side: removing the cover

Fig. 249 Rear bumper on the right-hand side: screwing in the towing eye

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

The towing eye is screwed into a threaded hole behind a cover on the right of the rear bumper . In vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket there is no mounting for the removable towing eye behind the cover. To tow, fit and use the ball coupling , .

Comply with the notes on towing .

Fitting the towing eye at the rear (vehicles without factory-fitted towing bracket )

  • Remove the towing eye from the vehicle toolkit in the luggage compartment .
  • Press at the bottom of the cover (arrow) to release the cover.
  • Remove the cover and leave it hanging from the vehicle.
  • Turn the towing eye clockwise into the threaded hole and tighten as far as it will go . Use a suitable object to screw the towing eye fully and securely into the mounting.
  • After you have finished towing, remove the towing eye by unscrewing it anticlockwise.
  • Insert the lower retaining lug into the opening in the bumper and push on the upper area of the cover until the lug clicks into place in the bumper.

NOTICE

  • The towing eye must always be screwed firmly into the mounting. Otherwise, the towing eye can be ripped out of the mounting when the vehicle is being tow-started or towed.
  • Vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket must use only tow bars that are specially designed for fitting to a ball coupling. If you use an unsuitable tow bar, the ball coupling and the vehicle could be damaged. Use a tow rope instead.

    Questions & answers

    Fitting the rear towing eye — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    Where is the Golf Mk7 rear towing eye socket?
    Behind a cover on the right-hand side of the rear bumper. Remove the cover the same way as the front — press the edge to pop it out.
    Can I use the Golf Mk7 rear towing eye for recovery?
    It is designed for flat-road towing only. For recovery from a ditch or mud, use professional recovery equipment attached to structural towing points — not the screw-in eye.
    Should I remove the Golf Mk7 towing eye after use?
    Yes. Unscrew it after towing, stow it back in the toolkit, and refit the bumper cover. Leaving it in place affects the rear parking sensors and the bumper appearance.
    Fitting the front towing eye
    Fig. 246 In the right-hand side of the front bumper: removing the cover Fig. 247 Front bumper, right-hand side: screwing in the towing eye First read and observe the introductory information ...

    Driving notes on towing
    First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsTowing requires some experience, especially when using a tow rope. Both drivers should be familiar with the technique require ...

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