Nacho Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 Does anyone know how to get a 2019 highlander out of the mud or snow??? Where is the front tow hook??? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJR Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 There are no front tow hooks per se. If you look carefully at each end of the front grill, you may notice a small area of plastic that can be carefully pried out. Located deep inside is a threaded socket that will accept optional eye bolts available through your dealer. I tried to add photos but couldn't. If stuck, pry out the plastic grill caps and screw in the 6" long, .75" diameter eye bolts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh0_OEtuyGI This video explains it for a 2012 Highlander. I bought a 2018 in Canada and Toyota no longer provides the tow eye bolts as part of the tool package in the trunk. The process is the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@1Pops Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Toyota saving a few dollars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolward Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 The 2022 Highlander does not have the threaded bolt socket yet still has the plastic caps on the bumper. So what does a tow strap hook to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughW Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 I recently had the same issue with my 2015 Highlander. It has the removable plastic cover in the bumper and there are threads to screw a hook into. I went to Toyota Dealer and was advised that the tow hook is not supplied to North American Highlanders after the 2014 model year as it is "not applicable since they are produced in North America and so are no longer needed" (that is what my dealer was advised by the Toyota parts office) This seems a crock to me and I am left wondering how to pull my Highlander out forwards if it gets stuck in mud or snow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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