Where is the BMW tow hook located?
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BMW tow hook is located in the toolbox inside the vehicle's trunk. Below is relevant information about tow hooks: 1. Legality of tow hooks: Installation of front and rear anti-collision devices on small and micro passenger vehicles is permitted, so installing a tow hook is legal as long as it complies with regulations for the specific vehicle model. 2. Illegality of tow hooks: Unauthorized modification of a motor vehicle's structure, construction, and characteristics constitutes illegal activity. Additionally, according to Ministry of Public Security Order No. 124, unauthorized alteration of a motor vehicle's appearance and registered data may result in the traffic management authorities ordering restoration to original condition, along with a warning or fine.
Last time I took my old BMW X5 camping, I couldn't find the tow hook either. Turns out it was hidden under the trunk floor panel. Just lift that removable plastic board in the trunk, and you'll find a silver ring-shaped part fixed next to the spare tire. The front one is more troublesome - you have to pry open the small trapezoidal cover at the lower right corner of the front bumper to see the socket. This tow hook screws on, just turn it counterclockwise to install. Remember to turn off the engine, put it in P gear, and pull the handbrake tight before installation. Last time, the guy next to me didn't pay attention and scratched his wheel arch. Locations may vary by model, so checking the owner's manual is safest.
