[dolfanlon]

Wondering what is behind it? I was going to "pop" it to see but decided to ask...

 

[jm1202]

Haven't seen it myself but more then likely behind it would be one of the bolts to remove the facia.

 

[jsvette]

My guess, since you did not post a picture, is that it is for the towing hook to screw into.

 

[dolfanlon]

Thanks for the answers...

 

[dolfanlon]

Here's the pic...

 

[jsvette]

Here's the pic... View attachment 1100

Thanks for the pic, I am pretty sure that is for the tow hook attachment. If you open the flap, usually it is attached so it won't drop off once open, you should see a threaded hole about 1/2 inch in diameter going into the frame or other member. Normally there is a similar one on the front bumper.

 

[dolfanlon]

Thanks again for your reply...Greatly appreciated!

Thanks for the pic, I am pretty sure that is for the tow hook attachment. If you open the flap, usually it is attached so it won't drop off once open, you should see a threaded hole about 1/2 inch in diameter going into the frame or other member. Normally there is a similar one on the front bumper.

 

[jsvette]

Most welcome dolfanlon.

 

[richscorvettes]

Thanks for the pic, I am pretty sure that is for the tow hook attachment. If you open the flap, usually it is attached so it won't drop off once open, you should see a threaded hole about 1/2 inch in diameter going into the frame or other member. Normally there is a similar one on the front bumper.

I've read somewhere that the European delivered cars require a tow hook and think you are right that the access door is for that purpose. There's even a place in the Styrofoam panel above the battery to store one. I have our rear lower fascia removed and don't see anywhere where you could screw in a tow eye though. Looks like the U.S. delivered cars don't have this feature.

Rich

 

[dolfanlon]

Thanks for the response Rich....

I've read somewhere that the European delivered cars require a tow hook and think you are right that the access door is for that purpose. There's even a place in the Styrofoam panel above the battery to store one. I have our rear lower fascia removed and don't see anywhere where you could screw in a tow eye though. Looks like the U.S. delivered cars don't have this feature.

Rich

 

[Jerry U]

That is my understanding. US cars don't have the threaded connector behind the panel, that is only for export cars. Therefore no need to supply the hook.

 

[C7Driver]

Correct, the Corvettes going overseas get a tow hook. Our U.S. Corvettes don't get them. My Subaru has one. Hope I never need it. Eight inches of new snow and it's still coming down!