Audi A4 2010 - Page 327

Emergency situations -
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When it is no longer needed, unscrew the towing loop and put it back
into the vehicle toolkit. Be sure to have the towing loop stored in the
vehicle at all times.
& WARNING
If the towing loop is not screwed in as far as it will go, the thread
can pull out when the vehicle is towed - potential risk of an
accident. •
Rear towing loop
Do not install the rear towing loop until it is needed.
Fig. 231 Rear
bumper: Screwing in
towing loop
On the right side of the rear bumper there is a threaded hole
for the towing loop. The threaded hole is protected by a
cover.
- Remove the towing loop from the vehicle toolkit
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- Press the cover in by applying short strong pressure to the
bottom part to release it from the bumper :::::;, fig. 231.
- Screw the towing loop tightly into the threaded hole as far
as it will go .
Vehicle OP-eration
Unscrew the towing loop again after use and install the cover in the
bumper. Install the cover in the bumper. Return the towing loop to
the toolkit . Be sure to have the towing loop stored in the vehicle at all
times.
& WARNING
If the towing loop is not screwed in as far as it will go, the thread
can pull out when the vehicle is towed - potential risk of an
accident. •
Loading the vehicle onto a flat bed truck
Front hook up
Fig. 232 Vehicle on
flat bed truck
- Align the vehicle with the centerline of the car carrier
ramp.
- Attach the winch hook to the front towline
eye previously
installed . _.
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