Removing the towing eye

  Attach cover 1 to the bumper and press  Loosen the towing eye and unscrew it.
until it engages.  Attach cover 1 to the bumper and press until it engages.
Towing the vehicle with the rear axle raised  Place the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit.

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