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Where is my HOOK!!??

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Old 02-08-2012, 10:56 PM
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Where is my HOOK!!??

Anyone know where I can find the tow hook on 09' G37S sedan?

I want to install a stillen tow hook license plate frame on my car, but I couldn't find the tow hook in the front not rear. Does anyone know where the tow hook in the front? Thanks!

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Old 02-08-2012, 11:00 PM
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Is it not under the trunk mat?
Old 02-09-2012, 12:33 AM
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Last resort, tow with flat bed truck and use straps through the rims.

Obviously not chains or anything that can damage the rim.
Old 02-09-2012, 12:39 AM
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Under trunk mat, with spare and all that jazz. If it's not there someone jacked it.
Old 02-09-2012, 09:25 AM
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Bump, edited question, please help!
Old 02-09-2012, 09:44 AM
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Look up 'Recovery Hook' in section 6 of the owners manual.

In my 2011 manual it looks like the attached

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Originally Posted by Bo2point0
Last resort, tow with flat bed truck and use straps through the rims.

Obviously not chains or anything that can damage the rim.
Agreed. Flat bed that ish.
Old 02-09-2012, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by pdpMIATA
Agreed. Flat bed that ish.
OP isn't needing a tow. He's installing a Stillen tow hook license plate frame on his car.

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Thanks for the pictures guys! But the square part on the mesh seems not removable, do I have to use knife to cut it out??
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Originally Posted by kanji0513
Thanks for the pictures guys! But the square part on the mesh seems not removable, do I have to use knife to cut it out??
No knife, more elbow grease .
See the illustration showing removal? Turn/rotate the tool (screwdriver) to the right.
Old 02-09-2012, 02:57 PM
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I think having an offset plate like that looks tacky. Either have it in the middle or don't have it at all. YOMV
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There's a cutout on the left side of the lower grille. There's a small slot in the edge of it for a screwdriver or the tool with your spare tire tools to be inserted to pry the cover off. It's not rocket science. Insert the item of your choice and pry it out. What part of that operation is giving you trouble?
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Originally Posted by Black Betty
There's a cutout on the left side of the lower grille. There's a small slot in the edge of it for a screwdriver or the tool with your spare tire tools to be inserted to pry the cover off. It's not rocket science. Insert the item of your choice and pry it out. What part of that operation is giving you trouble?
No problem, I got it. Thanks bud!
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