Urgent Question re: Space Saving Temp Tyre
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Urgent Question re: Space Saving Temp Tyre
A question to the forum ...
I know that the space saver spare can be removed to increase the capacity of the boot but I've removed it for the first time today and find the mounting bar is a barrier to making the boot fully accessible.
So ...
Can I remove the bar or does it play some useful functional role eg suspension / stiffness etc.
Urgent help please!!!
I know that the space saver spare can be removed to increase the capacity of the boot but I've removed it for the first time today and find the mounting bar is a barrier to making the boot fully accessible.
So ...
Can I remove the bar or does it play some useful functional role eg suspension / stiffness etc.
Urgent help please!!!
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pricer, I'm not sure if it was intentional, but the factory install instructions for the spare tyre and mounting bracket were left in my car. If you need guidance on how to get it out, I'll scan it for you if you like.
I am pretty sure the bar is fitted with the spare kit "in port", not factory. So I don't think it would be a problem to remove it.
It does take up a bit of useable space. It might add some stiffness - not sure.
I hope you get all your luggage in!
Cheers,
Hymee.
It does take up a bit of useable space. It might add some stiffness - not sure.
I hope you get all your luggage in!
Cheers,
Hymee.
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I've taken mine out, and asked my dealer the same question. Was told it 'might' add support between the struts but wasn't vital. Go ahead and take it out. Oh, er, I left mine in 
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THanks to NT Rotor its been removed in accord with the factory instructions.
For the record
1) The bolts are a component in the damper towers so need to be replaced at appropriate tension - 37-51 Nm
2) The shims (spacers) are provided to ensure everything is tight down rather than stressed
3) The bar must be under pressure is it suggested that the fittings can snap if not tightened home appropriately.
4) And most importantly - the boot is HUGE without the tyre
Thanks everyone
Rob
For the record
1) The bolts are a component in the damper towers so need to be replaced at appropriate tension - 37-51 Nm
2) The shims (spacers) are provided to ensure everything is tight down rather than stressed
3) The bar must be under pressure is it suggested that the fittings can snap if not tightened home appropriately.
4) And most importantly - the boot is HUGE without the tyre
Thanks everyone
Rob
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pricer01, are you saying that the bolts need to be put back in if the bracket is removed? I drive around with the bracket out all the time but I have kept the bolts in the house with the bracket.