Repair Contents: Note: Tie-Downs

Tie-downs are used when transporting vehicles. Remove the grommet of the rear tie-down hole and install the tie-down only to the specified locations on the vehicle.

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• TIE-DOWN LOCATION 
  CAUTION: Make sure that the rear tie-down hole is firmly plugged with the grommet after the rear tie-down hole is used. Otherwise, dust, smell, etc. may come into the passenger compartment indirectly from the rear quarter, via the side sill from the rear tie-down hole.

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  (1)	Front tie-down hook
  (2)	Rear tie-down hole

• CHAIN DIRECTION AT TIE-DOWN CONDITION 

	Recommended
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• TIE-DOWN RANGE 

  For ground transportation

  • Tie-down at 4 locations
    CAUTION: When the vehicle is tied down toward the vehicle inside, hook the hooks on the rear tie-down holes from vehicle inside. When the vehicle is tied down toward the vehicle outside, hook the hooks from vehicle outside.

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    (A)	Front tie-down hook
    (B)	Rear tie-down hole
    (C)	Chain pulling range at tie-down condition

  • Tie-down at 2 locations
    CAUTION: Pull the tie-down hook rope evenly to the front and rear side. Do not hook the hooks outside the wheelbase to avoid up/down pitching.