2002 Subaru Impreza Owner's Manual - Page 297

In case of emergency 1. Take out the towing eye, screwdriver and wheel nut wrench from the on board tool bag. 2. Pry off the cover on the front bumper using a screwdriver, and you will find a threaded hole for attaching the towing eye. 3. Screw the towing eye into the threaded hole until its thread can no longer be seen. 4. Tighten the towing eye securely with a wheel nut wrench. After towing, remove the towing eye from the vehicle and stow it in the tool bag. Put the threaded hole cover on the front bumper. Rear towing eye: HG9004CA WARNING D Do not use the towing eye except when towing your vehicle. D Be sure to remove the towing eye after towing. Leaving the towing eye mounted on the vehicle could interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system in a frontal collision. CAUTION Do not apply excessive lateral load to the towing eyes. - CONTINUED - 9-17