Towing

[starider]

Hi, just got in from dragging a parcel delivery van out of a ditch with a tractor, which leads to the reason for this post. The job was more difficult because we couldn't find the front towing eye. For anyone who hasn't been towed before, there is a small square panel low down in the front trim on the N/Side. When there is a need to tow the vehicle forward, the panel pops out and the towing eye is screwed into place[the eye screws into a strong part of the sub frame/chassis].

Please check that the eye is in your Alphard tool kit.

If you haven't got this item,it may mean finding somewhere under the front to tow from and could mean the tow rope severely damaging the front"skirt".  Look on Ebay for replacement.

[New Girl]

Hiya Thanks for that have just looked I have a small square on both sides ?? It this where you mean ?? any chance of a photo. Couldn't open it as didn't want to force incase it's not what I am looking for.

[starider]

Hi Sal, sounds as though you've found the towing points. The little panels may need a screwdriver to lever them out. I wouldn't worry about popping the panel out,the important part of this post is to make sure there is a screw in towing eye in with the jack/wheel brace etc. I haven't tried to remove the panel[s] on my Alphard,just hope I never have to use my towing eye.  Hope this helps.

[New Girl]

Thanks so much yes I thought they must have been the towing eye but then wondered why there were two