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Attaching and removing the towing eyelet

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Use the towing eyelet when towing. Screw the towing eyelet securely into place in the threaded outlet behind the cover on the right-hand side of the front and rear bumpers.

Attaching the towing eyelet

Volvo XC90. Attaching and removing the towing eyelet

Volvo XC90. Attaching and removing the towing eyelet Take out the towing eyelet, which is stored in a foam block under the floor in the cargo compartment.

Volvo XC90. Attaching and removing the towing eyelet

Volvo XC90. Attaching and removing the towing eyelet Front: Remove the cover – use the vehicle key or a small screwdriver in the notch to carefully pry off the cover.

  • The cover rotates along its center line and can be removed.
Volvo XC90. Attaching and removing the towing eyelet

Volvo XC90. Attaching and removing the towing eyelet Rear: Remove the cover by pressing on the mark with a finger while folding out the opposite side/corner.

  • The cover rotates along its center line and can be removed.
  1. Screw the towing eyelet in as far as possible.
    Volvo XC90. Attaching and removing the towing eyelet

    Fasten the eyelet securing by, for example, inserting a lug wrench* through it and using this as a lever.

Observe before using the towing eyelet

  • In certain conditions, the towing eyelet may be used to pull the vehicle onto a flatbed tow truck. The vehicle's position and ground clearance determines if this is possible.
  • If the incline of the tow truck is too steep or if the ground clearance under the vehicle is insufficient, attempting to pull it up using the towing eyelet may result in damage.
  • If necessary, lift the vehicle using the tow truck's lifting device instead of using the towing eyelet.

Removing the towing eyelet

  • Unscrew the towing eyelet after use and return it to the foam block. Replace the cover on the bumper.

* Option/accessory.

Test yourself

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