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Jun 11, 2024 | 05:11 AM

Mickeymostest

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What's behind this cover

What's behind this cover on front of ES 300 2019 takumi edition?

What's behind this cover on front of ES 300 2019 takumi edition?

Jun 11, 2024 | 06:55 AM

ATL350

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I believe that hides the tie down bolt for transport by ship. It’s not on US built models sold in North America.

Jun 11, 2024 | 07:22 AM

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Can't say for sure about this specifically but would generally assume that's where you would put the tow hook? if it is, people could also use a tow hook license plate holder instead of the standard center

Jun 11, 2024 | 07:53 AM

Mickeymostest

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Thanks for the replies. There's the same cover on the other side as well. Cant see any hooks behind it but maybe its hidden

Jun 11, 2024 | 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Mickeymostest

Thanks for the replies. There's the same cover on the other side as well. Cant see any hooks behind it but maybe its hidden

The hook is stored in your spare tire compartment next to the jack, if equipped.

Jun 11, 2024 | 08:33 AM

Mickeymostest

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What's behind this cover on front of ES 300 2019 takumi edition?

What's behind this cover on front of ES 300 2019 takumi edition?

You guys are right it's a cover for front tow loop. Thanks for your help. I'd been all over the internet looking for an answer. This forum is really good

Jun 11, 2024 | 09:34 AM

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Jun 11, 2024 | 10:44 AM

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All 7ES that are made in Japan have these two covers (also 2019+ RAV have them, 2022+ RX have them). Behind you will find a welded nut, they bolt on the hooks which are used to secure the car during transport.
In my opinion they are very big a ugly.