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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 12:29 PM
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i apologize in advance . To use the tow hook the owners manual says to remove that portion of the grill covering the hook mount.
How is that done? I'd hate to just start prying on it.
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 12:30 PM
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Be a Man- Pull.
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 12:33 PM
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I broke mine... I could tell you how NOT to do it

There are tabs on the top rear portion that need to be unclipped. maybe a flat screwdriver to release the tabs? Don't pull on it, it will break!
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 12:54 PM
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i pulled mine it was fine. but prob not the smartest idea.
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 12:58 PM
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I took the cover off when I mounted the Zee bracket. I forgot how I did it, but it was very simple.
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by iStan
Be a Man- Pull.
You know what, I take that back. I take mine off frequently, so it's kinda loose. I can't remember what it was like the first time I removed it.

Reminds me of something, but I won't say what..
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 01:16 PM
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Its just a tiny piece of plastic. Just pull it out. Lost mine years ago.
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 03:50 PM
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I thought it was a pop-top. I used a can-opener.
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 07:50 AM
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I broke mine lol
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 08:09 AM
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Pull it off completely and dremmel out the little tab inserts, then polish the aluminum mount behind it. It'll look clean...
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