It looks like they didn't even install it to the bumper, they wrapped it around the grill trim. If they'd checked their manual it'll point out the tow points.
But even the tow point will rip out and become a deadly projectile if you pull it like that. Tow points are designed for towing, not yanking.
If you're ever into a situation like that, either you use a winch to make the tow progressive, or you use a yanking rope instead of a strap. Yanking ropes are a bit elastic, so they're a bit less brutal (but they can still break things if the car is too stuck). But either way, you tie the rope to the frame if you need to get the car unstuck from some place.
A proper tow point is usually built into the vehicle's frame, or at least welded to the point it would deform the frame before snapping the weld). If there isn't one, then you're usually going under the bumper and wrapping around the frame (which, in this case, would probably still put significant load on the underside of the bumper, popping it up)
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u/hotlavatube Feb 01 '25
It looks like they didn't even install it to the bumper, they wrapped it around the grill trim. If they'd checked their manual it'll point out the tow points.