What's this panel for?

Vandermast · 12-31-2012, 06:26 PM

What are the small rectangular panels beneath the headlights in the front bumper area on my brand new 2012 Rav4 for?

Jon no h · 12-31-2012, 06:38 PM

Those pop out so that you can screw in the eye bolt (in your tool kit) for towing. Check your manual, it should be in there.

philrav4 · 12-31-2012, 06:43 PM

That cover comes off, its for a towing hook which should be in your glove box.

RTexasF · 12-31-2012, 07:15 PM

What's this owner's manual for?

The tow hook in our's were in the left rear with the jack & lug wrench.

kruzzzn · 12-31-2012, 08:32 PM

I didn't know what they were for either.First car I have bought that had tow hooks for it.Is that a hint?

veliksam · 12-31-2012, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kruzzzn

I didn't know what they were for either.First car I have bought that had tow hooks for it.Is that a hint?

By this I assume you haven't had many foreign cars, German and Japanese car makers use this type (with plastic cap on bumper) of tossing points & tow hooks on many models. I think it's very convenient

Sent from my Nexus 7

bob-o · 12-31-2012, 11:14 PM

I was thinking about installing a brush guard attached to those two points. Has anybody done that or seen it done?

Dr. Dyno · 01-01-2013, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bob-o

I was thinking about installing a brush guard attached to those two points. Has anybody done that or seen it done?

That's a good idea. I haven't seen one but you'd think after 6 years of the 4.3 someone would've marketed one. Would be the perfect place to attach something substantial.
But then it reminds me of the guy from Europe who said their guards had to be attached with

plastic screws to avoid being anything but cosmetic. May as well make the whole thing plastic!

Chris · 01-01-2013, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bob-o

I was thinking about installing a brush guard attached to those two points. Has anybody done that or seen it done?

That would be awesome. Make a thread if you plan on making a project out of this. I will gladly follow!

bob-o · 01-01-2013, 01:25 PM

I took a look at all the guards I could find online, and they all use brackets to easily attach to the car frame. Since the threaded holes in the bumper were meant for pulling on they may not have much shear strength, and if nobody does it that way there is probably a reason. Rather than begin another big project, I'm just going to buy this one for $287.

BLACK HORSE® - Front Runner - 2012 Toyota RAV4 Front-End Accessories - Black Horse BH-15TYR4XX

12-31-2012, 06:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Vandermast Junior Member Country: Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Iowa Posts: 21 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What's this panel for? What are the small rectangular panels beneath the headlights in the front bumper area on my brand new 2012 Rav4 for?

12-31-2012, 06:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
philrav4 Senior Member Country: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 210 Thanks: 6 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That cover comes off, its for a towing hook which should be in your glove box. Last edited by philrav4; 12-31-2012 at 06:48 PM. Reason: I was doing something forgot to press submit

12-31-2012, 07:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
RTexasF Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rio Grande Valley TX Posts: 5,492 Thanks: 34 Thanked 168 Times in 156 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What's this owner's manual for? The tow hook in our's were in the left rear with the jack & lug wrench. __________________ Old Bird......sometimes wise 2008 Base V-6 front wheel drive 2008 Limited V-6 front wheel drive Both with Tow Prep Package

12-31-2012, 08:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
kruzzzn Junior Member Country: Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: md Posts: 36 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I didn't know what they were for either.First car I have bought that had tow hooks for it.Is that a hint? __________________ 2012

12-31-2012, 11:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
bob-o Senior Member Country: Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: central oregon Posts: 317 Thanks: 6 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I was thinking about installing a brush guard attached to those two points. Has anybody done that or seen it done? __________________ 2012 V6 4WD Ltd. if you're not part of the solution, you're part of the precipitate.

12-31-2012, 06:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jon no h Junior Member Country: Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hawaii Posts: 36 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Those pop out so that you can screw in the eye bolt (in your tool kit) for towing. Check your manual, it should be in there.

01-01-2013, 01:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
bob-o Senior Member Country: Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: central oregon Posts: 317 Thanks: 6 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I took a look at all the guards I could find online, and they all use brackets to easily attach to the car frame. Since the threaded holes in the bumper were meant for pulling on they may not have much shear strength, and if nobody does it that way there is probably a reason. Rather than begin another big project, I'm just going to buy this one for $287. BLACK HORSE® - Front Runner - 2012 Toyota RAV4 Front-End Accessories - Black Horse BH-15TYR4XX __________________ 2012 V6 4WD Ltd. if you're not part of the solution, you're part of the precipitate.

Remove Advertisements Sponsored Links
RAV4World.com Advertisement