tl04_RENAMED

Excuse my ignorance, but what is that little circle that i keep seeing in all 2004 TL pictures? ,is located in the front bumper on the right -hand side,
i'm sure everyone has notice, just curious

don't hate now !!


(i'm trying to upload picture of it ,but is not working)

ssm_tsx

It's probably the tow-hook cover. Vw does the same thing....


Tow-Hook installed (in red)

The hole-covered.

planman

On either side of the "Acura" on the front bumper, there seem to covered holes. If this is what you're talking about, they look to be mounts for a license plate bracket.

VtecMW

The links didn't work for me.

How does a tow hook work?

tl04_RENAMED

if that's what it is, they should have put it in between the air intakes or something not in front of the bumper.

thanks for answering my question, it took 66 people to look at this threat before you responded !!

ssm_tsx

You pry out the small circle and then screw in the tow hook.

tl04_RENAMED

i'm talking about only one that you see on the right side of the bumper, like SSM-TSX said is probably the Tow-Hook,

I can deal with those two little holes your are talking about right next to the ACURA logo ,but the big one is the one the i find a little bit odd,

VtecMW

I assume that means bumper damage, e.g. scratched, deformed, cracked, warped if your car needs to be towed.

That hole looks too small to insert a hook and tow the car without doing some kind of damage to the bumper. Is that hook for flat bed purposes, elevator style towing (lift the wheels up), or both?

ssm_tsx

These links should work for everyone..

Hook In


The hole covered


edit: You won't damage the bumper/cover if you remove it carefully.

The hooks are usually used for transport purposes.

Raheel

You have to sign up and log in, Cant u just attach the pics on this thread?

ssm_tsx

no, i can't...We're not allowed to upload pics here.

ssm_tsx

This should work...

here are the pics on the Vw NB.


Tow Hook Cover attached.


now the TL


Now the same NB with the hook screwed in.

dabuda

TL has a tow hook? thats cool hopefully the transmission has been throughly tested this time around

TL_boss

I was wondering in someone can explain to me how to install this tow hook COVER, it's a small circle with an a tail at the back with an arrow. Don't want to break it, but I can't seem to get it in. Acura wants 60$ for the install which is ridiculous since it would take them like 3 seconds to do it! Plz help?

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

I have never even taken mine off.
Good luck sir!

Moog-Type-S

Holy Search Function, Batman!

You should try the TL forums....they are a scary place, but they might just help you.

:ibmoved:

Ron A

Good idea but I'll just close this over 9 year old thread and let it and the OP can repost his question in 3G TL, where the experts reside.

And welcome to the forums, OP.